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Editorial Support for Proposition 45 Continues to Grow Across California

AlertOctober 21, 2026

More than two dozen California newspapers, joined by the Wall Street Journal, are backing Proposition 45 and urging a yes vote on CEQA reform to help lower costs and build essential projects faster.

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Editorial Support for Proposition 45 Continues to Grow Across California

Alert

More than two dozen California newspapers, joined by the Wall Street Journal, are backing Proposition 45 and urging a yes vote on CEQA reform to help lower costs and build essential projects faster.

Advocacy

October 21, 2026

Trade Update - October 20, 2026

US sets tax total for Canadian softwood lumber exports at almost 35 percent The Canadian Press, October 15, 2026

Advocacytrade-update

October 20, 2026

Trade Update - October 13, 2026

EU and China clinch deal over cars after heated trade talks as Brussels pushes to rebalance trade EuroNews, October 9, 2026

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October 13, 2026

From the Experts: Taking Medical Leave to Care for an Adult Child

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We have an employee who is requesting a leave of absence to care for her adult daughter who has a serious health condition due to her pregnancy. She meets all other eligibility criteria, but does caring for her adult daughter qualify the employee to utilize both the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave of absence?

Advocacy

October 9, 2026

CalChamber Final Status Report on Major Legislation for Business

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A recap of the final status of CalChamber priority bills at the end of the 2026 legislative session.

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October 9, 2026

CalChamber Hosts Local Chamber Leaders for Inaugural Policy/Workforce Summit

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The inaugural Policy and Workforce Summit brought local chambers together to strengthen public policy advocacy, workforce development, and collaboration across California. CalChamber highlights the event's role in supporting local chambers and advancing a unified voice for business.

Advocacy

October 8, 2026

Fighting to Lower Costs: Success for CalChamber's Affordability Agenda in 2026

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The 2026 Affordability Agenda delivered strong results for California's business community with almost all legislation tagged as a "Cost Driver" failing to become law.

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October 7, 2026

Trade Update – October 6, 2026

19th Anniversary Edition - Weekly International News Highlights

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October 6, 2026

CalChamber Issues Statement on Signing of AB 1776

The California Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom signing Assembly Bill 1776, legislation to update the state’s antitrust law:

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September 30, 2026

Trade Update – September 22, 2026

81st Session United Nations General Assembly

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September 22, 2026

CalChamber Board Announces Positions on November Ballot Measures

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The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors last week released a comprehensive list of positions on measures appearing on the Nov. 3, 2026 statewide ballot.

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September 18, 2026