Economy

CalChamber Joins Coalition Supporting Resilient Tourism Economy in LA Area

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a broad, diverse coalition supporting a resilient tourism economy in the Los Angeles Area. The Alliance for Economic...
California Capitol

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...
2023 Job Killers

Bill Expanding California’s Sick Leave Mandate Could Kill Up to 180,000 Jobs

A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that would double the state’s existing sick leave mandate could lead to up to 180,000 job...
California State Capitol Dome

Legislative Update After Legislature’s House of Origin Deadline

Nine California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills and two job creator bills remain after Friday’s deadline for bills to pass their house of...
Sacramento Host Breakfast

Infrastructure, Innovation Highlighted by Key Speakers

California’s infrastructure needs and ability to find innovative solutions were highlighted last week in remarks at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast.

Virtual Workshop to Show Businesses How to File a Statement of Information

This Thursday, May 25, experts from the California Secretary of State Business Programs Division will be holding a virtual workshop on how to file...
Loren Kaye

Prudent Budget Proposal Keeps Key Commitments, No Tax Hikes

Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised budget last Friday, revealing a larger revenue shortfall, higher estimated safety net spending, but even so not a...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Issues Statement on May Revision to the Budget

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera issued the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Budget Revise: “We thank Governor Newsom for...

Study Finds Job Killer Health Care Pay Bill Increases Costs by $8B Annually

An economic analysis released last week found that a health care industry wage increase proposal would increase costs for public and private health care...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Signs Equal Pay Pledge; Endorses Best Practices to Close Gender Pay Gap

The California Chamber of Commerce is underscoring its commitment to and endorsement of efforts to close the gender pay gap by signing California’s Equal...

Job Killer Bills Suppressing Infrastructure, Increasing Workers’ Comp Cases Stopped

Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and allied groups this week prevented three job killer bills from advancing for the year. Two bills...

Democrats Propose Higher Taxes on California Businesses

California Senate Democrats yesterday unveiled a proposal that would increase taxes on California businesses to compensate for budget shortfalls. If passed, certain businesses will...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Responds to Senate Tax Increase Proposal

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera has issued the following comment in response to a proposal put forth today by California...
Smiling Workers

A Regional Look at California’s Latest Employment Trends

California’s labor market continues to show signs of strength, with employment now 1.7% higher than it was before the pandemic. However, countervailing economic forces...
Job Creators

CalChamber Names AB 52 Manufacturing Tax Credit Expansion a Job Creator

Legislation providing an economic incentive for manufacturers to invest in and expand their production capabilities in California was named today as a job creator...

Full Harvest Helps Improve Sustainability in Food Industry by Reducing Waste

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...
2023 Job Killers

Job Killer AB 68 Would Exacerbate Housing Crisis, Eliminate Construction Jobs

A bill that quashes housing was tagged yesterday as a job killer by the California Chamber of Commerce. AB 68 (Ward; D-San Diego) worsens...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Tags AB 68 as a Job Killer

Proposal Would Exacerbate Housing Crisis, Eliminate Construction Jobs SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that AB 68 (Ward; D-San Diego), a...
Job Creators

CalChamber Names Flexible Work Schedule Bill as Job Creator

Legislation making it easier to set up flexible work schedules has been named a job creator by the California Chamber of Commerce. SB 703 (Niello;...

US Government Moves to Stop Potential Banking Crisis

The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring all depositors...