Remember to Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat Illness
As June approaches and temperatures in some areas of California creep into the 90s and even surpass 100 degrees, employers must take appropriate steps...
Update on California Indoor Heat Regulations
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie discuss the newest developments in...
Trade Update – May 21, 2024
Tourism Spending in California Reaches Record High, National Travel and Tourism Week, Trade Representative Katherine Tai to Take Further Action on China Tariffs After Releasing Statutory Four-Year Review, Trade data reveal changing patterns in electric vehicles market
CalChamber Seeks Delay, Adjustments to Climate Emissions Reporting
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of organizations are asking for a delay in the rulemaking for the climate emissions reporting mandated...
Analysis Shows Delta Conveyance Project Benefits for Water Reliability, Economy Far Outweigh Cost
The state’s cost-benefit analysis of the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) shows the project is a net benefit for Californians.
In a recent report, the California...
Three Job Killer Bills Stopped in Fiscal Committees; AB 2374 Removed From Job Killer...
Three California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills failed to pass out of their fiscal committees yesterday and are dead for the year. Also...
CalChamber Capitol Summit Highlights Small Business Issues
CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera opens the Capitol Summit on May 8 by calling attention to the important role of local chambers of...
2024 International Trade Forum: Speakers Highlight US-Taiwan Ties, Federal Trade Initiatives, US Economy
Nearly 200 attendees gathered last week for the California Chamber of Commerce International Trade Forum, which featured presentations on U.S.-Taiwan ties, federal trade initiatives,...
Tourism Spending in California Reaches Record High
Travel spending in California reached a new record in 2023 as visitors from around the world flocked to the Golden State.
According to a new...
Trade Update – May 14, 2024
World Trade Month Underscores Link Between Economic Growth, Global Trade, 2024 International Trade Forum: Speakers Highlight US-Taiwan Ties, Federal Trade Initiatives, US Economy, California Consular Corps & International Partners Reception, District Export Council Meetings
CalChamber Priority Bills Face Fiscal Deadline Friday
A number of California Chamber of Commerce priority bills await key action in the Legislature this week, with Friday marking the deadline for fiscal...
Analysis: May Budget Revision Released
Governor Newsom announced his strategy to address an estimated $27.6 billion deficit for the upcoming budget year, and a $28.4 billion projected deficit for...
Governor Newsom at Sacramento Host Breakfast: Outlines California’s Priorities, Urges More Housing Construction
California Governor Gavin Newsom outlined some of his priorities in addressing the state’s biggest challenges at the 98th annual Sacramento Host Breakfast yesterday.
The annual...
CalChamber Recognizes Local Chambers for Advocacy, Helping Members Comply with State Labor Laws
Connections between the California Chamber of Commerce and local chambers of commerce were highlighted yesterday at the CalChamber Capitol Summit.
The Summit brings together local...
CalChamber Raises Concerns with Anti-Business Legislation; Proposals Stall for the Year
Five California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills have missed key deadlines and are dead for the year. In addition, a bill that the CalChamber had...
CalChamber Tags SB 1327 (Glazer) as a Job Killer
Today, the California Chamber of Commerce added SB 1327 (Glazer; D-Contra Costa) to its 2024 Job Killer List.
SB 1327 implements a discriminatory 7.25% tax on the revenue...
CalChamber Tags SB 1327 as a Job Killer
Today, the California Chamber of Commerce added SB 1327 (Glazer; D-Contra Costa) to its 2024 Job Killer List.
SB 1327 implements a discriminatory 7.25% tax...
World Trade Month Underscores Link Between Economic Growth, Global Trade
As World Trade Month begins, the California Chamber of Commerce is emphasizing the significance of international trade in maintaining economic growth.
World Trade Month activities...
California Honors Small Businesses This May
May is Small Business Month, a time to recognize the tremendous contributions of our small businesses.
CalChamber Small Business Advocacy
In October 2023, the California Chamber...
CalChamber Challenges Proposed Antitrust Overhaul
The California Chamber of Commerce will make the case today that California’s antitrust and competition laws do not need to be radically changed to...