Governor Signs Infrastructure Streamlining, Budget Bills
Yesterday afternoon, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a slate of bills to accelerate critical infrastructure projects across California that upgrade the electric grid,...
California Funds $1.5 Billion in Port Infrastructure Upgrades
California is investing more than $1.5 billion to modernize and upgrade the state's key ports.
California Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday announced that $1.2 billion will...
CalChamber Issues Statement on Legislature Passing Governor’s Infrastructure Package
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera today issued the following statement following the Legislature’s approval of the Governor’s infrastructure streamlining package:
“CalChamber...
CalChamber-Opposed Bills Scheduled to Be Heard in Committees Today
Several California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills are scheduled to be heard in legislative committees today: one bill, SB 683, creates rules around hotel and...
CalChamber Statement on Ports Agreement
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera issued the following statement in response to news earlier this week regarding the agreement reached...
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...
Governor’s Infrastructure Package Is Key to Building Critical Infrastructure, Move California Forward
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the Legislature to adopt the bills in Governor Gavin Newsom’s Infrastructure Streamlining Package. These proposals, CalChamber President...
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.
Governor’s Infrastructure Proposal Cuts Red Tape to Speed Project Delivery
Budget surpluses may be a thing of the past, but Governor Gavin Newsom can still initiate massive new investments in state infrastructure—if he can...
CalChamber Applauds Governor Newsom’s Actions to Accelerate Building of Infrastructure Projects, Housing
The California Chamber of Commerce today commended Governor Gavin Newsom for his ambitious and timely proposals to expedite public works projects and housing in...
State Releases Yearly Population Report
Stable births, fewer deaths, and a rebound in foreign immigration slowed California’s recent population decline in 2022, with the state’s population estimated at 38,940,231...
Job Killer Bill Imposing Warehouse Setback Rules in Assembly Committee on Wednesday
A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that will increase the cost to transport goods and incentivize frivolous litigation is scheduled to be...
Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis Helps Unveil [H2] Innovation Experience
On Monday, January 30, 2023, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) CEO Scott Drury and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis unveiled and officially powered on the Innovation Experience (IE) — North America's first-of its...
CalChamber, 400 Groups Urge Immediate Action to Avert Rail Strike
The California Chamber of Commerce and more than 400 other organizations are urging Congress to take action in the face of a looming rail...
California Transportation Agency Calls for Projects to Upgrade Port Infrastructure
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) yesterday issued final guidelines and a call for projects for $1.2 billion in one-time state funding for port...
California Energy Grid Has Seen Immense Progress, New Technologies Will Bring Clean Energy to...
Top energy sector leaders from across the state joined the California Chamber Board of Directors meeting recently to discuss California’s clean energy future, and...
Statewide Heatwave Prompts Call to Conserve Energy to Avert Power Outages
With triple-digit temperatures in much of California and the West, state officials are expecting high electricity demand, primarily from air conditioning use, and are...
CalChamber-Supported Manufacturing Tax Credit, Public Contracting Bills Head to Governor
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will expand manufacturing tax credits and another that will promote equity in public contracting passed the Legislature...
AB 1951 Critical for California’s Economic Future; Each Manufacturing Job Supports 2.5 Other Jobs
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging approval of AB 1951, a tax credit bill that will promote investment in the next generation of...
CalChamber Applauds Assembly’s Passage of AB 1951
Sales and Use Tax Exemption Will Support Manufacturing Jobs;
Keep CA Competitive
The California Chamber of Commerce today welcomed news that the California Assembly has...