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March 31 , 2008
Sacramento, CA -- Today, after 14 years on the 22nd floor of 980 Ninth Street, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) opened ... More »
CMTA ushers in new lobbyist
March 10 , 2008
Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced Greg Hines this week as its new lobbyist to handle tax, ... More »
"Reaching the Stars" CTE Summit Showcases Benefits of Career Technical Education
Jan. 15 , 2008
Sacramento, CA -- Former NASA astronaut, Ken Reightler, helped launch California's first annual Career Technical Education Summit today, where ... More »
ADVISORY: Reach the Stars at the 2008 CTE Summit
Jan. 3 , 2008
SACRAMENTO, CA — An exciting program including NASA’s Constellation Program and the “Orion” crew exploration vehicle, nationally recognized education ... More »
New healthcare proposal uses lagging revenue source to pay for expanding and costly system
Nov. 6 , 2007
In response to today’s announcement of a new healthcare proposal by the legislature, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association announced ... More »
CMTA Congratulates The Boeing Company on Historic Land Agreement
Oct. 12 , 2007
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) salutes the historic agreement announced today between The Boeing Company, Governor ... More »
California Energy Commission's Assessment of State's Natural Gas Supplies: Absent new supplies, prices will increase significantly
Aug. 21 , 2007
 More » California's global warming issues, innovation, markets and leadership on display at CMTA Energy Conference July 19 , 2007 The California Manufacturers and Technology Association is holding its annual energy conference -- California Manufacturers Leading the Way on ... More » Governor Makes CTE a Priority, Dedicates Additional Funds May 14 , 2007 SACRAMENTO — Members of the GetReal coalition — representing California business, labor, agriculture, education, health care and public safety ... More » Increased CTE funding bill, AB 1414, gains momentum (and co-authors) in Assembly Appropriations Committee May 9 , 2007 Today, after Get REAL principals, CMTA president Jack Stewart and SBCTC representative Cesar ... More » Career Tech Bills Pass First Legislative Test April 26 , 2007 SACRAMENTO — The first two in a series of GetREAL-sponsored bills aimed at increasing career technical education (CTE) opportunities for California ... More » Career Tech Bill — SB 672 — Faces First Hearing April 25 , 2007 SACRAMENTO — In response to an increasingly acute shortage of skilled California workers, the GetREAL coalition representing business, labor, ... More » CMTA and Chamber-led Global Warming coalition urges full investigation of early actions to reduce greenhouse gases April 23 , 2007 SACRAMENTO – How will the proposed actions to reduce carbon in transportation fuels impact supplies and prices for gasoline? What new infrastructure ... More » CMTA Policy Objectives Media teleconference POSTPONED March 29 , 2007 **********Today's 10:00 am media teleconference call on California Manufacturers' 2007 policy objectives has been POSTPONED. We'll update you on ... More » Appointment of David Long as Governor’s New Secretary of Education Sends “A Powerful Message” March 28 , 2007 SACRAMENTO — The GetREAL coalitionrepresenting business, labor, education, ... More » Manufacturers to highlight 2007 policy objectives March 28 , 2007 Sacramento, CA — CMTA president Jack Stewart and Vice President Dorothy Rothrock will present the Association's 2007 policy objectives tomorrow at ... More » CMTA Welcomes New Workers’ Compensation and Healthcare Lobbyist March 22 , 2007 Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced Cynthia Leon this week as its new lobbyist on ... More » CTE Reform Agenda A “Win-Win” for California Students and State’s Economy Expanding “career technical education” will prepare students for 21st Century jobs and ensure state has skilled workforce needed for economic growth. March 22 , 2007 Sacramento, CA — A coalition representing California business, labor, agriculture, education, health care and public safety unveiled a package ... More » ADVISORY: Get REAL to present white paper on the narrowing of educational choices at Governor’s Career Technical Education Summit March 12 , 2007 SACRAMENTO — Members of GET REAL (Relevance in Education and Learning), a new coalition of business, public safety, labor and teachers committed to ... More » CMTA-led LNG coalition comments on SES court filing Feb. 16 , 2007 Dorothy Rothrock, Chairman of Californians for Clean Affordable Safe Energy (Cal-CASE), a statewide coalition working to educate the public about the ... More » Manufacturers president comments on reported increased return-to-work rates Jan. 31 , 2007 CMTA President Jack M. Stewart commented today on the Division of Workers' Compensation's recent report that says return-to-work rates have increased ... More » Boeing Leading the Way in California Aerospace company has widespread economic impact, underscores need for trained workers Jan. 29 , 2007 Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association will publish the third edition of its California Manufacturers ... More » Coalition proposes greenhouse gas cuts quicker than required Jan. 22 , 2007 SACRAMENTO – A new CMTA and Chamber of Commerce led coalition representing thousands of California businesses testified today at an Air Resources ... More » NOTICE TO NEWS MEDIA Coalition Proposes Strategy to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Jan. 19 , 2007 WHAT: A new coalition representing thousands of California businesses will testify at an Air Resources Board workshop that regulatory ... More » Insurance Commissioner keynotes CMTA Winter Policy Conference Jan. 18 , 2007 Don't forget to register and attend our Winter Policy Conference. Manufacturers Leading the Way: Innovation and Jobs for the 21st ... More » Manufacturers President comments on Gov. Schwarzenegger’s healthcare proposal Jan. 8 , 2007 Sacramento, CA -- California Manufacturers & Technology Association President Jack Stewart, made the following statement regarding Governor ... More » CMTA President comments on Global Warming Executive Order Oct. 16 , 2006 Sacramento, CA – In a statement today, California Manufacturers & Technology Association President, Jack Stewart, commented on Gov. Schwarzenegger's ... More » Manufacturers release 2006 Manufacturing Vote Record Oct. 13 , 2006 This week, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association released its 2006 Manufacturing Vote Record for the recently concluded Legislative ... More » Sacramento Business Journal article highlights why AB 32 implementation needs to address keeping jobs and innovation in California Oct. 11 , 2006 Take a moment to read last week's Sacramento Business Journal article on a new solar roof manufacturer who will be manufacturing product in China to ... More » Looking Ahead: Achieving the Economic and Environmental Goals of AB 32 Sept. 27 , 2006 CMTA President Jack Stewart pledged today “to work with Governor Schwarzenegger to achieve his goals for climate change improvements and a growing ... More » CORRECTION CORRECTION -- CMTA President to hold media teleconference on AB 32 **Teleconference at 1:00 pm PST (NOT 11:00 am as previously written) Sept. 26 , 2006 On Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 1:00 pm (PST), CMTA President Jack Stewart will hold a media teleconference call on Gov. Schwarzenegger's ... More » CMTA lauds Schwarzenegger and Feinstein efforts on C-17 funding extension Sept. 21 , 2006 The California Manufacturers & Technology Association applauds the ongoing efforts by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Senator Dianne Feinstein to ... More » Tracking: CMTA priority veto requests Sept. 15 , 2006 AB 1835 Increases the state minimum wage to $6.75 per hour beginning on ... More » CMTA President Jack Stewart comments after Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed four 'job killer' bills -- AB 1884, AB 2209, AB 2555, AB 675 Sept. 7 , 2006 Sacramento, CA -- "Today the Governor vetoed four job killer bills. If signed, any one of these bills would have made it even more difficult than it ... More » Memo to media from CMTA President, Jack M. Stewart Aug. 29 , 2006 Below are links to an opinion piece published in today's San Francisco Chronicle -- California needs to get it right on climate change ... More » "California Manufacturers Leading the Way" showcase event will recognize second in series – USS-POSCO Industries Aug. 21 , 2006 Sacramento, CA - The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) will publish the second edition of its "California Manufacturers ... More » Manufacturers Endorse Schwarzenegger for Governor July 18 , 2006 Sacramento, CA – In a statement today, California Manufacturers & Technology Association President, Jack Stewart, explained the group’s endorsement ... More » California Manufacturers & Technology Association President comments on greenhouse gas emissions cap and AB 32 June 26 , 2006 Jack Stewart, president of California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), issued this statement today with regard to the Senate ... More » Manufacturers, Chamber of Commerce, Labor and ETP applaud Legislature for restoring employment training funds for California's workers May 26 , 2006 Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), California Chamber of Commerce (CCC), California Labor Federation ... More » CMTA President, Jack Stewart, comments on the Governor's May Revision of the 2006-07 State Budget May 12 , 2006 "The Governor's Revision of the state budget contains two important policies to retain and grow manufacturing jobs and restore the lifeblood ... More » Statement from CMTA President Jack M. Stewart on the two-year anniversary of Senate Bill 899 and the results from the recent WCAN/CMTA survey on workers' comp reforms April 18 , 2006
CPUC Endorses Pro-Consumer Telecommunications Rules March 2 , 2006 In response to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) action today in which it approved a Telecommunications Bill of Rights proposal ... More » CMTA President comments on $1 billion proposal for career technical education Feb. 1 , 2006 Sacramento, CA -- After Assembly and Senate informational hearings today, CMTA President Jack Stewart issued the following statement on the ... More » CMTA's Tax & Budget Symposium brings together elected officials and business leaders to discuss Gov's budget and historic infrastructure bond proposals Jan. 12 , 2006 Who -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association, Senate President Pro Tempore Don Perata, Legislative Analyst Elizabeth Hill, ... More » CMTA testifies on value of manufacturing and the industry’s 2006 priorities, including high-level state focus on manufacturing Jan. 10 , 2006 Sacramento, CA – Last night, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association’s chief lobbyist, Dorothy Rothrock, outlined the value of ... More » CMTA President comments on Gov. Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget and urges return to competitive tax policy for manufacturers Jan. 10 , 2006 Sacramento, CA – CMTA President Jack Stewart made the following statement today after Gov. Schwarzenegger released his proposed 2006 State ... More » CMTA President comments on Gov. Schwarzenegger's State of the State Address Jan. 5 , 2006 CMTA President Jack Stewart issued the following statement tonight on Gov. Schwarzenegger's State of the State Address: "We commend the ... More » Employment Training Panel awards $21.6 million in Job training funds Four CMTA members included as recipients Dec. 15 , 2005 SACRAMENTO - The California Labor and Workforce Development's Employment Training Panel (ETP), at its December 8, 2005, meeting, approved more than ... More » California Manufacturers & Technology Association President comments on draft recommendations for state's greenhouse gas reductions Dec. 14 , 2005 Jack Stewart, President of California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), issued this statement today with regard to the recently released ... More » "California Manufacturers Leading the Way" series recognizes New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. NUMMI creates widespread positive economic ripple effect in state Nov. 30 , 2005 Sacramento, CA - The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) this week published the first edition of its "More » Manufacturers release 2005 Manufacturing Vote Record Sept. 28 , 2005 This week, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association finalized its 2005 Manufacturing Vote Record for the recently concluded Legislative ... More » CMTA President to hold media teleconference on AB 32 Sept. 26 , 2005 On Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 11:00 am (PST), CMTA President Jack Stewart will hold a media teleconference call on Gov. Schwarzenegger's ... More » 18-year workers’ compensation and safety & health lobbyist honored by State Legislature Aug. 31 , 2005 Sacramento, CA -- Well respected workers’ compensation lobbyist for the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, Willie Washington, will be ... More » New national “Cost of doing business” index released Compared to western states, California still 80 percent more in electricity costs and 30 percent more in overall business costs Aug. 12 , 2005 According to The Milken Institute’s annual “Cost-of-Doing-Business Index" released this week, California, compared to all western states (including ... More » A sneak attack on taxpayers as part of a 2005-06 budget trailer bill July 5 , 2005 Sacramento -- The California Legislature is looking to "hidden taxes" to help balance the 2005-06 state budget, charged the Hidden Taxes Coalition, ... More » Stop Hidden Taxes! Business and taxpayer groups warn that budget deals could hurt taxpayers June 1 , 2005 SACRAMENTO -- Leaders of a growing business and taxpayer coalition today issued a call for stepped-up vigilance against hidden taxes that often crop ... More » Media Advisory: Business and taxpayer coalition warns budget may contain hidden taxes May 31 , 2005 WHAT: Leaders of a growing business and taxpayer coalition call for stepped-up vigilance against hidden taxes that crop up in connection with ... More » CMTA President comments on TURN electricity initiative May 10 , 2005 CMTA President Jack Stewart issued the following statement on the TURN "re-regulation" initiative: "It is a wrong idea at the wrong time. ... More » CMTA Welcomes New Workers’ Compensation Lobbyist May 6 , 2005 Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomes Jason Schmelzer to its Government Relations team where he ... More » CMTA President Lauds Governor's Appointments May 2 , 2005 CMTA President Jack Stewart issued the following statement on today's appointments by the Governor On Joe Desmond being named as the Energy ... More » CMTA President comments on confirmation of Andrea Hoch as Division of Workers' Compensation AD April 28 , 2005 Jack Stewart, President of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, issued the following statement today about the confirmation of ... More » CMTA President comments on natural gas supply & liquefied natural gas report April 28 , 2005 Jack Stewart, President of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association issued the following statement on a report released today titled, ... More » Manufacturers join massive push to confirm work comp chief, Andrea Hoch April 26 , 2005 Sacramento, CA – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) will support Andrea Hoch’s confirmation as DWC Administrative Director ... More » Manufacturers testify on economic reality of symbiotic relationship between small business and large manufacturers April 5 , 2005 Sacramento, CA -- Today, in the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and Economy, the California Manufacturers & Technology ... More » Manufacturing Leader Comments on the Need for Meal and Rest Period Law Clarification March 11 , 2005 Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) President, Jack M. Stewart, issued the following statement today in ... More » Bay Area Economic Forum Report: CA Risks losing one million manufacturing jobs unless state lawmakers and manufacturers make changes March 1 , 2005 SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 1, 2005) – California manufacturers could save up to one million jobs if both they and the state government take concerted ... More » Manufacturers to Participate in Hearing Examining What Will Work for Employer and Job Growth in California Feb. 8 , 2005 Sacramento, CA – In the first hearing in the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy, manufacturing employers and the ... More » Finance Director Tom Campbell to Keynote CMTA's 2005 Tax Symposium Jan. 19 , 2005 Sacramento, CA – Finance Director Tom Campbell is confirmed to keynote The California Manufacturers & Technology Association’s 2005 Tax Symposium ... More » CMTA President Jack Stewart comments on Gov. Schwarzenegger's State of the State address Jan. 5 , 2005 Sacramento, CA -- California Manufacturers & Technology Association President, Jack Stewart, made the following statement regarding Gov. ... More » CMTA Sends Letter Outlining Which CPR Proposals Will Support Manufacturing and its Vital Role in Economy Oct. 5 , 2004 The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) sent a letter this week to the California Performance Review (CPR) outlining the ... More » Statement from CMTA President Jack M. Stewart on Gov. Schwarzenegger’s New Council of Economic Advisors Sept. 17 , 2004 The California Manufacturers & Technology Association president, Jack M. Stewart made the following statement today after being notified of Gov. ... More » CMTA Announces New Board of Directors Chairman Sept. 15 , 2004 The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has announced Michael Jackson, from The Boeing Company, as Chairman of the CMTA Board of ... More » CMTA and POWER coalition reiterate support for governor's energy policy, and opposition to AB 2006 Aug. 25 , 2004 CMTA president Jack Stewart and the Partnership for Open and Workable Energy Reform (POWER) coalition members today reiterated their support for Gov. ... More » CMTA President Jack Stewart on CMTA's opposition to AB 2006 and support for the joint statement on energy market principles issued last week by utilities and customers: Aug. 18 , 2004 "CMTA is pleased that customer groups and two major utilities agree on a common approach for energy policy development that will ensure reliable ... More » Statement by CMTA President Jack Stewart regarding the energy policy plan and letter sent today Aug. 10 , 2004 “CMTA is pleased that customer groups and utilities agree on a common approach for energy policy development that will ensure reliable and reasonably ... More » Manufacturers Association and State Fund Partner for Group Work Comp Insurance Savings Aug. 4 , 2004 Sacramento, CA – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced this week the formation of a partnership with the State ... More » Manufacturing Matters! Four California Governors Highlight 2004 California Manufacturers Summit June 23 , 2004 SACRAMENTO – There are not many things that former California Governors Jerry Brown, George Deukmejian, Pete Wilson and Gray Davis all agree upon, ... More » Employment Training Panel (ETP) begins hearing proposals for training funds for 2004-2005 May 20 , 2004 The Employment Training Panel's next scheduled meeting is on June 25, 2004, in Sacramento. At the meeting, the Panel will consider new training ... More » CMTA President Jack M. Stewart on Governor Schwarzenegger’s "May Revise” Budget Plan May 19 , 2004 Sacramento, CA -- Jack M. Stewart, President of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association has the following reaction to Governor ... More » CMTA President Jack M. Stewart on the Governor’s Energy Plan and Joseph Desmond’s Testimony May 10 , 2004 Jack M. Stewart, President of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association commented today on the testimony of Joseph Desmond, Deputy ... More » CMTA President Jack M. Stewart on Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Electricity Reform Recommendations April 28 , 2004 Today, Jack M. Stewart, President of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association commented on Governor Schwarzenegger’s More » CMTA President Jack M. Stewart on Elected Officials’ Plan to End Tax Incentives April 27 , 2004 Today, More » Manufacturers Conclude Regional Summits April 22 , 2004 Sacramento, CA – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) recently concluded nine regional manufacturing summits designed to ... More » Manufacturers Support Legislative Proposal to Reform Work Comp System April 15 , 2004 Sacramento, CA – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announces their support of the workers’ compensation reforms finalized ... More » Manufacturers Begin to Collect Signatures for Governor Schwarzenegger’s Work Comp Reform Initiative April 1 , 2004 Sacramento, CA – Today, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) committed to collect signatures from its member companies to ... More » Survey Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Embrace Workers' Comp to Reduce Costs and Save Jobs Feb. 25 , 2004 SACRAMENTO – A new survey released today shows that nearly 80% of voters support the cost-cutting reforms sponsored by Governor Schwarzenegger and ... More » Survey Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Embrace Workers' Comp to Reduce Costs and Save Jobs Feb. 25 , 2004 Coalition Contact: Dave Puglia (916) 554-3430 SACRAMENTO -- A new survey released today shows that nearly ... More » Contra Costa Supervisor Federal Glover Convenes Manufacturing Summit Feb. 3 , 2004 The California Manufacturers & Technology Association will join the Industrial Association of Contra Costa County, the Contra Costa Council, the ... More » Stanislaus County Supervisors Convene Manufacturing Summit Jan. 27 , 2004 On January 27, 2004, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association will join The Central California Chamber Alliance, The Stanislaus Economic ... More » CMTA President Jack Stewart Available for Comment on State of the State Address Jan. 5 , 2004 California Manufacturers & Technology Association President, Jack Stewart, will be available for media comments immediately after Gov. ... More » CMTA Welcomes New Environmental Lobbyist Dec. 4 , 2003 Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association welcomes Mike Rogge to its Government Relations team where he will lobby on ... More » Fresno County Supervisor Juan Arambula Convenes Manufacturing Summit Nov. 24 , 2003 Fresno, CA -- Many people don't realize Fresno County has over 180 manufacturing companies, some employing as many as 1,400 employees. The ... More » Business Leaders Commend Governor Schwarzenegger For Regulatory Review Order Nov. 19 , 2003 Sacramento, CA -- California business leaders today commended Governor Schwarzenegger for ordering a freeze of pending state regulations and a ... More » First of Two Orange County Manufacturing Summits to Emphasize High Cost of Doing Business Nov. 12 , 2003 Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association and the Orange County Business Council will co-sponsor the first of two ... More » San Jose Manufacturing Summit to Emphasize High Cost of Doing Business Nov. 4 , 2003 Sacramento, CA -- On November 5, 2003, CMTA will join the San Jose Chamber of Commerce, The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the ... More » Manufacturers Endorse Schwarzenegger for Governor Sept. 30 , 2003 Sacramento, CA -- Breaking an 85 year tradition, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association's Board of Directors voted today to endorse ... More » California CEOs Say State is on Course to "Economic Ruin" Sept. 22 , 2003 Sacramento, CA - - CMTA and more than three-dozen CEOs of California companies today said California is on a "course to economic ruin" and issued a ... More » New Study Gives California Business Climate an "F" Sept. 18 , 2003 Sacramento, CA -- An economic study (pdf) released today ... More » Statement by the Coalition for California Jobs (CCJ) Calling for Special Legislative Session on Workers' Compensation Reform Sept. 12 , 2003 Sacramento, CA - - "California‚s business community is reeling from the high cost of a workers‚ compensation system that is out of control. Costs to ... More » Industrial Customers Shortchanged in CPUC Rate Decision Sept. 5 , 2003 Sacramento, CA- - The $1 billion ratepayer refund approved today by the California Public Utilities Commission provides industrial customers with a ... More » |