Advocacy Alerts

California Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw will be outlining Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2024 budget priorities in a free online webinar presented by the California Chamber of Commerce.

Governor Proposes Belt-Tightening Budget Approach with No General Tax Hikes

It’s a problem, but not a crisis.

Job Killer Bills Die Early in New Legislative Year

As the new legislative year began, several job killer bills were laid to rest again following continued strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce, local chambers of commerce and allied groups.

State Agencies Update COVID-19 Isolation Guidance

On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its COVID-19 isolation guidance, redefining “infectious period” to move away from a standard five days of isolation for COVID-19 cases and instead focusing on clinical symptoms to determine when to end isolation.

State on the Hook for Frivolous PAGA Lawsuits

Meritless Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits are now a fiscal liability for the state of California.

U.S. District Court Reaffirms Support for Arbitration Use in Employment

On January 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit made permanent the preliminary injunction it issued last year prohibiting the state from enforcing legislation that sought to ban the use of arbitration in employment.

CalChamber Board Weighs Challenges in Age of Artificial Intelligence

CalChamber Supports Prop. 1 to Finance More Housing to Address Mental Health, Homelessness Crises

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to endorse Proposition 1, a key element of Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the state’s mental health and homelessness crises.

Congressman Adam Schiff Meets with CalChamber Board

Consumer Spending, Labor Market Cool; Inflation Pattern Seems Similar to 1970s

AI excitement has affected performance and valuation. The 7 Tech Titans have produced an average return of 88% in 2023 as investors chase the AI theme. In contrast, the remaining Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 493 stocks have produced a modified market cap-weighted return of only 1%.

Delta Conveyance Project: CalChamber, Multiple Groups Voice Support

A project critical to protecting the water supply for millions of Californians reached a major milestone on December 8 when the state Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the final environmental report on the Governor’s Delta Conveyance Project.

Federal Framework, Not Patchwork of State Rules, Best Way to Foster AI Potential

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber and a large coalition of chambers of commerce across the country to promote a federal framework on artificial intelligence (AI) development and adoption.