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May. 14, 2013
Manufacturers support lawsuit against cap-and-trade auction
Nov. 13, 2012
Sacramento, CA -- The California Chamber of Commerce filed suit today against the California Air Resources Board and its plan to withhold carbon ... More »
San Diego Government Officials Warn of Increased Costs and Lost Revenues from California Climate Change Policies
Aug. 23, 2012
SAN DIEGO – San Diego City and County will be financially impacted over the next eight years by more than $260 million as a direct result of ... More » SACRAMENTO – Local governments throughout California will face increased annual energy costs of over $710 million in 2020 as a direct result of ... More »
Local Government Officials Warn of Increased Energy Cost Impacts from California Climate Change Policies
Aug. 22, 2012
Manufacturers respond to climate change poll results
Aug. 2, 2012
Sacramento, CA -- California Manufacturers & Technology Association president Jack Stewart made the following statement today regarding the Public ... More »
Study: Families and state's economy to pay dearly for global warming policies
July 28, 2012
In 2020 families will pay annual hidden tax of $2,500, state and local annual lost revenues to hit $7.4 billion
Sacramento, CA -- ... More »
California Manufacturers welcome new lobbyist
Jan. 18, 2012
Sacramento, CA -- This week, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association welcomes its newest staff member and advocate, Nicole ... More »
Manufacturers (and CMTA members) receive environmental awards
Nov. 29, 2011
Sacramento, CA -- In November, some innovative CMTA-member manufacturers made us proud by receiving awards for their environmental ... More »
Manufacturers respond to California's important first step on economic analysis on regulations
Oct. 6, 2011
Sacramento, CA -- California Manufacturers & Technology Association President, Jack Stewart, issued the following statement today regarding ... More »
Lieutenant Governor Newsom, Manufacturers, and Correctional Peace Officers to hold historic California Manufacturing Summit
June 28, 2011
Sacramento, CA -- California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), and the ... More »
Lieutenant Governor, Manufacturers, and Correctional Peace Officers announce California manufacturing summit
May. 26, 2011
Sacramento, CA -- Today California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), and the ... More »
Gov. Brown acknowledges the need for a competitive manufacturing environment, but proposal falls short
May. 16, 2011
Sacramento, CA -- California Manufacturers & Technology Association president, Jack Stewart, made the following statement today regarding ... More »
California regulatory and competitiveness survey shows we need to get smarter
April 8, 2011
Sacramento, CA -- A coalition of industries and employers fighting for a competitive California and a smarter regulatory environment released the ... More »
As State Budget deadline approaches, manufacturers urge a responsible budget with convincing structural and regulatory reforms
March 7, 2011
Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association president Jack Stewart made the following statement today regarding state ... More »
Manufacturers respond to "Clean Energy Jobs Initiative" proposal
Feb. 2, 2011
Sacramento, CA -- California Manufacturers & Technology Association president, Jack M. Stewart, made the following statement today in response ... More »
Manufacturers commend Gov. Brown's resolve, call for job and wealth creation
Jan. 10, 2011
California Manufacturers & Technology Association president, Jack Stewart, made the following statement today regarding Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed ... More »
Manufacturers welcome Gov. Jerry Brown
Jan. 3, 2011
Sacramento, CA -- California Manufacturers & Technology Association president, Jack M. Stewart, made the following statement today after ... More »
Manufacturers praise Fiorina's job creation acumen in first debate
Sept. 2, 2010
California Manufacturers & Technology Association president, Jack M. Stewart, issued the following statement on the senatorial debate between Carly ... More »
Manufacturing leader issues statement on California budget proposal
Aug. 30, 2010
Sacramento, CA -- Today, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association president, Jack M. Stewart, issued the following statement on the ... More »
The Economy and Jobs Matter -- Manufacturers endorse Sam Blakeslee in Senate District 15 Special Election
Aug. 13, 2010
Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) endorsed Sam Blakeslee today for California's August 17 ... More »
Manufacturers and Cal Lutheran University's Bill Watkins to release green jobs report
June 15, 2010
Sacramento, CA -- On Wednesday, June 16, at 10:00 a.m. the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) will hold a statewide media ... More »
Manufacturing leader supports 'no new tax increases' in Governor Schwarzenegger's revised State Budget
May. 14, 2010
Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association president, Jack Stewart, made the following statement re Gov. ... More »
Manufacturers take positions on eight 2010 initiatives
March 19, 2010
Manufacturing leader comments on Governor Schwarzenegger's State of the State address
Jan. 6, 2010
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association President, Jack M. Stewart, made the following media statement today regarding Gov. Arnold ... More »
Manufacturers comment on CARB's cap and trade proposal
Nov. 24, 2009
CMTA's Dorothy Rothrock issued the following response to the California Air Resources Board's cap-and-trade proposal ... More »
Manufacturing leader comments on Gov. Schwarzenegger's renewable power veto and executive order
Sept. 15, 2009
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association president, Jack M. Stewart, made the following media statement today regarding the Governor's ... More »
Manufacturers release statement on State Budget deal
July 22, 2009
California Manufacturers & Technology Association President, Jack Stewart, issued the following statement regarding the proposed bi-partisan Budget ... More »
Report: Manufacturing STILL Matters in California
June 23, 2009
Sacramento, CA -- The Milken Institute released Manufacturing 2.0: A More Prosperous California today, a study, commissioned by the California ... More »
CMTA President issues formal statement after failure of Props 1A - 1E
May. 20, 2009
CMTA's president, Jack Stewart, issued the following formal media statement on moving forward after yesterday's ballot failures:
... More »
Manufacturers urge lawmakers to grow high wage jobs
Dec. 15, 2008
Sacramento, CA -- Today, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) and 24 other employer groups sent a joint letter to the ... More »
Manufacturers Oppose Propositions 2 and 10
Oct. 1, 2008
Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) Board of Directors has voted to oppose -- Proposition 2, the ... More »
Manufacturers express disappointment on State Budget
Sept. 19, 2008
CMTA President Jack M. Stewart offered this statement in response to passage of the state budget:
"I am disappointed that lawmakers were not ... More »
CMTA President comments on proposed recall of Gov. Schwarzenegger
Sept. 10, 2008
CMTA President, Jack M. Stewart, made the following statement regarding the proposed recall campaign of Gov. Schwarzenegger:
"Right now ... More »
Two hundred energy experts discuss problems and seek solutions to keep California on the right track
July 18, 2008
Sacramento, CA -- The California Manufacturers & Technology Association will hold its annual energy conference -- Getting it Right: ... More »
CMTA President Jack M. Stewart offered this official statement in response to the Budget Conference Committee's proposed State Budget
July 9, 2008
"Yesterday's proposal from the Budget Conference Committee is a lopsided attempt to fix California's unbelievable $15 billion deficit. We understand ... More »
California Manufacturers & Technology Association moves to the heart of Capitol
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
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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 »
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"Prior to the reforms, California had the highest workers’ compensation insurance rates in the nation. Without SB 899, a manufacturer’s ability ... More »
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 »