Advocacy Alerts

California is on the cusp of the worst drought in its history. Today, more than 95% of the state is in “severe drought,” and there is simply not enough water to meet the needs of California’s homes, businesses, farms and wildlife.

On May 12, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California’s minimum wage is projected to increase to $15.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of size, on January 1, 2023.

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the deepest recession since the Great Depression. But just as the economic toll was steep, so is our economic recovery.

The strong economic performance by key California industry sectors and entrepreneurs was reflected last week in the upward revision of the state’s general revenues in Governor Gavin Newsom’s May budget plan.

This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to stay competitive in a global economy. Visit www.calchamber.com/californiaworks to learn more about this series and read past and future profiles.

Last weekend, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) posted fact sheets and an update to its frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS).

Margaret Wong, president and CEO of McWong International, Inc., and a member of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, has been extended membership to the prestigious Committee of 100.

Just one week remains before the deadline to register for the in-person California Chamber of Commerce Capitol Summit, set for June 1 in Sacramento.

After a year of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that has been hindered by a supply chain crisis, the war in Ukraine and rising inflation, international trade has been put to the test. But as we celebrate World Trade Month this May, the importance of international trade during these times is clear.

California Chamber of Commerce policy advocates working alongside advocates from allied business groups succeeded in stopping four CalChamber-job killer bills from advancing in the Legislature this year. One of these job killer bills has been gutted and amended, and will now propose tax credits for clean energy.

On April 21, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) approved a third readoption of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to replace the current version, which was set to expire on May 6, 2022.

The future of the bilateral relationship between California and Mexico was the focus this week at a luncheon hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento for the 13th Annual California Mexico Advocacy Day.