2022 California Exports Reach Record High
Trade statistics released this month by the U.S. Department of Commerce show that California remained a top exporting state in 2022.
California exports reached a...
CalChamber Webinar to Explain Complex California Recycling Laws
The CalChamber will be hosting a webinar explaining all the recycling compliance mandates following the passage of last year’s circular economy law, SB 54...
Budget: CalChamber Supports CalCompetes Tax Credit
The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to provide $120 million to fund a third year of the California Competes...
Verizon: Working Together to Close California’s Digital Divide
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...
California’s Wealthiest Residents Could Pay More Taxes Under New Bill
Multimillionaires and billionaires would face new taxes on their wealth under a bill pushed by a group of California Democrats, who argue the state...
Governor Announces Emergency Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by Storms
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday announced that business owners and taxpayers impacted by California’s winter storms are now eligible for emergency tax relief from late...
CalChamber Issues Statement on Governor’s Budget Proposal
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera today issued the following comments in response to the Governor's budget proposal:
"Today, Governor Newsom’s budget...
Voters’ Unease on Crime, Homelessness Colors Views of Future
We recently reported on voters’ concerns about the economy and the state’s business climate. Based on the CalChamber poll’s findings, it is safe to...
Economic Uncertainty, Need to Improve Business Climate Top of Mind for California Voters
California voters are readying themselves to face lean economic times, and want state elected leaders to do likewise, according the latest CalChamber poll, the...
California Economy: a Soft Landing, Or a Mild Recession?
The latest UCLA Anderson Forecast for California offers two potential scenarios for California’s economy — a soft landing led by such factors as more...
California Finance Department Spokesperson Explains How State Went From Record Budget Surplus to Possible...
California is no stranger to economic booms and busts. But 2022 may be a prime example of how quickly and drastically the state's fiscal...
California Voters Reject Tax on Rich for More Electric Cars
California’s wealthiest residents won’t see a tax increase after voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have boosted rates on incomes above $2 million...
Voters Should Reject Proposition 30
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging all Californians to vote NO on Proposition 30. California’s ability to compete depends on attracting and retaining...
Vote No on Prop 30: 18 Newspapers Across California Reject Prop 30
Newspapers across California are urging their readers to vote no on Proposition 30, a November ballot measure that proposes to raise the tax on...
Governor Signs a CalChamber-Supported Bill, Vetoes 3 Opposed Bills
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills and signed a supported bill this week.
The Governor also signed a CalChamber job...
Federal Reserve Fights Inflation, Walks Line Between Soft Landing, Recession
The Economy
The Drumbeat of a Recession Is Growing Louder, But It Is Probably Not Here Yet
We are sure in an odd place, economically speaking....
Governor Vetoes 3 CalChamber Opposed Bills, Signs 8 Supported Bills
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 8 California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills and has vetoed three opposed bills.
More than 20 CalChamber priority bills and one...
CalChamber Urges Governor to Veto In-Vehicle Camera Disclosures Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that would significantly hinder the ability of automakers and other technology providers to provide safety technology to consumers...
CalChamber Urges Governor to Veto LA County Tax Increase Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that would increase the cost of living in Los Angeles County and hurt working families is awaiting action...
Job Killer Bill Stopped in Final Hours of Session; Bill to Re-License Diablo Canyon...
In the final hours of the legislative session, CalChamber advocates and a large coalition of allies were successful in stopping a last minute climate-related...