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Guest Commentary: Securing North American Prosperity
In a banner year for elections and a global context swirling with uncertainty, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the noise. It’s understandable —...
CalChamber Announces New Women’s Leadership Council to Support Women in Business
The California Chamber of Commerce announced a new initiative on International Women's Day to promote women leaders and business owners across the state.
The newly-formed...
Ariel Roblin: California leads the way with 1st women’s leadership council within the CalChamber
It's not just about women finding a seat at the table anymore. Today, it's about the value of what is being heard from their...
California Voters Pass Measure Pushed by Governor to Tackle Homelessness Crisis in Razor-Thin Win
California voters have approved a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s...
Black Women Entrepreneurs Celebrated at the 28th Annual Outstanding Women Leaders Awards Gala
Hundreds of women dressed in black-tie apparel arrived for the 28th annual Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) award gala for a lively night of recognition,...
Prop. 1 — Gavin Newsom’s Mental Health Plan — has Narrow Lead in Early...
California voters by a thin margin are favoring Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $6.4 billion plan to build mental health treatment beds and housing through a...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Advances Water Tunnel Project Amid Opposition From Environmental Groups
A long-sought and disputed project in drought-prone California aimed at capturing more water during heavy rain storms reached a key milestone on Friday when...
California Was Just Named One of the Worst Judicial Hellholes in the Nation –...
California was named one of the worst “Judicial Hellhole®” in the country again, coming in third place, according to a new report from the...
Standards Board Keeps Moving on Proposed Indoor Heat Illness Standard
What is the status of Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention standard?
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board will soon hear the second revision of...
Biden and Xi Are Meeting in San Francisco, Seeking Better US-China Relations Despite Tough...
Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping head into their big meeting at a country estate on Wednesday hoping to stabilize U.S.-China relations after a period of tumult, but...
Who Is Unemployed in California?
Despite signs of strength in California’s economy, unemployment has ticked up, including a surprising drop in employment among men and new patterns across age...
Joby Rolls Out First Aircraft from Production Line
This article is a part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability...
Western US Agricultural Trade Association Empowers Small Agribusinesses Through International Trade
As a nonprofit organization funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Market Access Program, the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) offers significant...
UPS Reaches Tentative Contract with 340,000 Unionized Workers, Potentially Dodging Calamitous Strike
UPS has reached a tentative contract with its 340,000-person union, potentially averting a strike that threatened to disrupt package deliveries for millions of businesses and...
A Very California Coup
For decades, California’s government unions have bankrolled the campaigns of politicians who, once in office, return the favor — rubber-stamping union demands, no matter...
California’s New Budget Covers $32 Billion Deficit Without Touching Reserves
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democrats who control the state Legislature agreed late Monday on how to spend $310.8 billion over the next...
Transit, Child Care Are Among The Sticking Points In California’s $300 Billion Budget Negotiations
California lawmakers passed a budget Thursday to ensure they keep getting paid, but it’s a blueprint unlikely to become law because the Democrat-controlled Legislature...
West Coast Dockworkers, Shippers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
The union for thousands of West Coast dockworkers has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, it was announced Wednesday, after more than...
Legislature Should Embrace What’s Good for California
Everybody talks about fixing California’s infrastructure; now we have a chance to do something about it.
Last month Governor Newsom proposed a comprehensive package to...
California Cities Are Cracking Down on Homeless Camps. Will the State Get Tougher, Too?
Democratic voters in California cities are pushing mayors and city councils to clear homeless camps. Leaders are responding with new ordinances, from Sacramento to...