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...
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...
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 Adds Bills to ’Cost Cutters‘ List
Four legislative proposals that would take aim at the kind of business costs that deepen California’s affordability crisis have been added to CalChamber’s list...
Cost Cutter Regulatory Reform Bill Clears First Committee Hurdle
State agencies will be required to consider the fiscal impacts of regulatory proposals on the cost of living before moving them forward if a...
Governor Proposes Balanced Budget, No New Taxes
Read entire story and watch video at https://calchamberalert.com/2026/01/16/governor-proposes-balanced-budget-no-new-taxes/
CalChamber Issues Statement on Newsom Administration’s Proposed California Budget
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Myers
john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com
CalChamber Issues Statement on Newsom Administration’s Proposed California Budget
(Jan. 9, 2026) Sacramento, CA - CalChamber today issued the...
CalChamber’s CEQA Reform: Boosting California’s Economy and State Budget
New analyses of the California Chamber of Commerce ballot measure to streamline and modernize the construction of essential projects find it could result in...
Amendments Narrow Coverage of Cost Driver; Author Delays Action Until January
Legislation that would have limited cost-cutting discounts for California consumers has been delayed to 2026 after it faced opposition from several groups including CalChamber...
Q&A: Impact of Tariffs on Trade in California
Following are answers to common questions about the impact tariffs have on the U.S. and California economies.
• How can tariffs affect trade between two...
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Public Hearing Set for Today
Today, the State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual public hearing to listen to public suggestions, comments and concerns about property taxes...
Governor Signs Cost Cutter Film Tax Credit Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill to help grow and retain jobs in one of California’s signature industries has been signed into law.
AB 1138...
CalChamber ‘Rate Realities’ Campaign Highlights Drivers Behind Electricity Costs
Report Shows Nearly 37% of Electric Bills Go to Mandates, Not Delivery
Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce launched its “Rate Realities” campaign to...
Legislators Embrace CalChamber’s Call for Affordability in House of Origin Actions
In acting to set aside costly policy proposals and mitigate the burdensome costs in others, members of the California Legislature agreed last week to...
Travel Outlook: California Tourism Projected to Decline Following Strong 2024
May is California Tourism Month — a time to recognize one of the most dynamic engines of the state’s economy: the travel and tourism...
CalChamber Comments on Governor’s May Revise Budget Proposal
Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised state budget announcement yesterday, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera issued the following statement:
“The revised budget plan addresses a...
Cost Driver Creating New Reasons to Sue for Consumer-Friendly Pricing Awaits Assembly Action
Legislation identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Driver that will hurt existing consumer-friendly pricing practices passed an Assembly policy committee...
Cost Cutter Work Opportunity Tax Credit Bill Moves in Assembly
Cost Cutter legislation that helps small businesses who choose to give a second chance to previously incarcerated individuals is moving in the California Assembly.
AB...