The following is a summary of current Federal and State action relating to COVID-19 relief. This information is provided by Patrick Swarthout, Chief Policy Advisory for the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber makes every effort to analyze and relate legislation to our members for informational use only. For specific understanding and application […]Read More
News from the GCVCC Business Legislative Action Committee The GCVCC sent Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. the following letter urging further action to assist small business during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. The Honorable Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. March […]Read More
News form the US Chamber Washington, DC: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today called for additional swift, aggressive action to ensure American businesses of all sizes can mitigate the potentially devastating economic effects from the spread of the Coronavirus, starting with three key steps. Taken together these three steps, in addition to other actions recommended […]Read More
News from the GCVCC Legislative Committee Sacramento, CA: The GCVCC has taken a position of opposition to the Paid Family Leave Trailer Bill. The position is taken based on the GCVCC Platform position(s) found under Labor, “New California labor laws or regulations that are overly burdensome to employers”. Paid Family Leave Trailer Bill Oppose GCVCC […]Read More
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual two-day advocacy trip to Sacramento. Members are invited to join the chamber in the State Capitol to meet with elected leaders from around the region and get better acquainted with the work of their state government. “This trip is an important part of the […]Read More
News from Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia Sacramento, CA: Today, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State Address before a joint convention of the California branches of government. Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) has issued the following statement: “The Governor devoted his remarks to our state’s homelessness crisis, and I commend him for placing this issue, […]Read More
