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Three years ago – California at the breaking point

  • Biggest state deficit in U.S. history
  • Worst credit rating and business climate among the 50 states
  • Soaring workers' comp premiums and car tax tripled
  • Power blackouts and no infrastructure plan
  • Jobs and businesses leaving

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Three years later – California on the mend

  • Car tax hike repealed and deficit reduced
  • Job-killing bills and regulations rejected
  • Workers' comp reformed and premiums cut 
  • Trade expansion and a bold rebuilding plan
  • Lower unemployment and more than 500,000 new jobs

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Looking ahead – Creating a competitive California

  • Pass governor's plan to build roads, schools, and the economic base
  • Improve education and training and cut dropout rate
  • Reform a runaway legal system
  • Stop European style regulations and business mandates
  • Balance the budget with no tax increases

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California is the:

  • Eighth largest economy in the world
  • Home to one of every eight Americans
  • Pacesetter for trade, high tech, entertainment, and agriculture
  • Public policy trendsetter – good and bad!

>> Read a special message from U.S. Chamber President & CEO Tom Donohue


The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations, including tens of thousands of California companies.

 
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