CalChamber
The California Chamber of Commerce is the largest, broad-based business advocate to government in California, working at the state and federal levels to influence government actions affecting all California business. As a not-for-profit, we leverage our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations to provide affordable and easy-to-use compliance products and services.
Budget Writers and Experts Agree: AB 1776 Will Worsen California’s Deficit
Two new estimates — including one from the California Department of Finance — affirm what experts have been saying for months: legislation to rewrite...
CalChamber to Senate Committee: Reject Risky Antitrust Plan
The California Chamber of Commerce, along with a large and diverse coalition representing key parts of the state’s economy, is urging the state Senate...
Setting the Record Straight on AB 2564: Myths vs. Facts
As California’s legislative session nears its conclusion at the end of the month, CalChamber continues to oppose AB 2564 (Ward; D-San Diego), a bill...
CalChamber Launches Statewide Campaign to Oppose AB 1776
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Myers
john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com
(July 21, 2026) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today launched a sustained statewide public awareness...
Healthcare Leaders Unite in Support of Prop 45
Three of California’s leading healthcare organizations — the California Hospital Association, California Children’s Hospital Association, and California Primary Care Association — this week announced...
Chamber Efforts Yield Success on Cost Drivers
Weighty Decisions Remain When Legislators Return
A review of legislative actions before the summer break shows that opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce, local...
Voters Strongly Support CalChamber’s Proposal to Modernize CEQA
An overwhelming majority of likely California voters say they would vote in favor of Proposition 45, a November ballot measure sponsored by CalChamber to...
Busy Week Ahead Before Legislative Summer Break
In the final week before their summer break, legislators are scheduled to consider many priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce that could...
Proposition 45 Qualifies for November 2026 Ballot as Momentum Builds for Landmark Cost-of-Living Measure
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Myers
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Ballot measure will lower housing, energy, water, and other everyday costs, heading to voters this November with support...
California Business Groups Oppose Reckless Billionaires’ Tax
or Immediate Release
Contact: John Myers
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(June 16, 2026) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement highlighting the...
CalChamber Recognizes Outstanding Local Chambers, Small Businesses
For Immediate Release
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(June 15, 2026) Sacramento, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce has acknowledged outstanding advocacy of local chambers of commerce and presented...
CalChamber Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Myers
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(June 11, 2026) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today endorsed Xavier Becerra...
Trade Update – June 9, 2026
US proposes new tariffs on China, EU over forced labor, USTR Makes Findings and Proposes Action in 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Trade in Forced Labor Goods, USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Scope and Operation of a Mechanism to Promote Balanced and Reciprocal Trade with China, Federal Register Notice on Input From U.S.-China Board of Trade, California Primary Election Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Unofficial Election Results, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens Customs Enforcement, U.S. judge warns DOJ appeal could upend Trump tariff refunds, Canada hits pause on Netflix fee that would’ve cost streaming giants billions, Reps. Panetta, Valadao, Thompson Lead Bipartisan Group of California Members in Requesting Québec Lift Ban on American Wine Imports, WTO’s leading indicator points to continued trade resilience
Cost Drivers Fail to Move; Cost Cutters Still Alive
Affordability Agenda Update
Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and allied groups stopped several Cost Driver bills from advancing beyond the house in which they were introduced...
CalChamber Names Policy Advocate for Environmental, Housing Issues
Corianna Miller joined the California Chamber of Commerce this week as a policy advocate focused on recycling, housing, and product regulation.
Before joining the CalChamber...
CalChamber Issues Statement on Assembly Passage of AB 1776
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Myers
john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com
(May 27, 2026) Sacramento, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement in response...
Cost Drivers Held in Assembly Appropriations
A number of bills identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as Cost Drivers that would have made the state less affordable for businesses...
CalChamber Issues Statement on Release of Revised State Budget
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Myers
john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com
(May 14, 2026) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement in response to...
Academic Experts Warn of Dangers in Rewriting California Antitrust Law
Twenty-five professors at California universities are urging legislators to reject a sweeping change to the state's antitrust law, warning that pending legislation is a...
100+ Organizations Join Coalition Backing YES on Prop 45
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Myers
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Rapidly growing coalition of civil rights leaders, healthcare providers, affordable housing advocates, clean energy builders, water providers, agricultural...