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CalChamber President Issues Statement on Passing of Former Chief Justice Malcolm Lucas

SACRAMENTO, CA — California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg today released the following statement on the passing of former Chief Justice...
Job Creators

Governor Signs Two Job Creator Bills

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed two California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills yesterday. SB 936(Hertzberg; D-Van Nuys) encourages creation of small business by...

CalChamber Joins D.C. Forums Supporting Trans-Pacific Partnership

The California Chamber of Commerce joined trade specialists from across the nation last week at sessions focusing on reasons to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership...

‘Europe Matters’ German Marshall Fund President Emphasizes

Europe’s importance to both the United States and California was the focus of a recent California Chamber of Commerce international breakfast. Featured speaker Dr. Karen...

CalChamber Backs Efforts to Diversify California Water Supply Sources

Two approaches to boosting the water available to California recently earned the support of the California Chamber of Commerce. In keeping with CalChamber policy of...
Support

Governor Signs CalChamber-Supported Bill Improving Disability Access

Governor Edmund Brown Jr. has signed a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will help businesses assess whether commercial rental property is compliant with...

Lunch Highlights Strong Norway-California Trade/Investment Ties

The numerous areas that affect trade and investment between Norway and California were the subject of a lively exchange at a September 15 luncheon...

Economy Pushes Through Global Turbulence; State Still Among Fastest Growing in U.S.

The California economy, like the nation overall, slowed its pace of growth over the past year. Still, the state remains one of the fastest...

Governor Signs Two CalChamber-Backed Bills Enhancing Tax Fairness

Governor Edmund Brown Jr. recently signed two California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills that improve fairness in the tax law administration process. AB 2201 (Brough...

CalChamber Members Work Together to Build Next Generation Container Ships

General Dynamics NASSCO and Matson Navigation Company, Inc., both members of the California Chamber of Commerce, announced in late August they had signed a...
CalChamber

CalChamber Reports on Status of Major Business Bills at Close of Session

Numerous business priorities remain to be considered by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. once they pass enrollment, the phase of the legislative process when...

CalChamber Issues Statement on Governor Signing SB 32 and AB 197

SACRAMENTO, CA — CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg today issued this statement following Governor Brown signing SB 32 (Pavley) and AB 197 (E....

CalChamber Stops 19 Job Killer Bills

As the 2016 legislative session came to a close late Wednesday, 19 of 24 identified job killer bills had been effectively stopped through efforts...

Assembly Passes Agriculture Overtime Bill

The Assembly yesterday passed a bill that could drive up costs of commodities to consumers by removing the existing overtime exemption allowed for agricultural...
CalChamber in Court

State High Court Leaves Intact Decision Reversing Landmark Teacher Tenure Ruling

The California Supreme Court last week declined to review a decision by the Second District Court of Appeals overturning a landmark lower court ruling...

CalChamber Issues Statement on SB 32

SACRAMENTO, CA — California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg today issued the following statement following the Assembly floor vote on SB...

SB 654 is Attack on Small Business; CalChamber Issues Call to Action

The California Chamber of Commerce is urging small business owners to contact their legislators and the Governor to express strong opposition to SB 654...

CalChamber-Opposed Criminal History Bill Stalls in Senate

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that would have limited an employer’s ability to maintain a safe work environment for employees and consumers by...

Assembly to Consider Proposal Interfering with Contract Enforcement

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that interferes with the enforcement of contracts is awaiting action by the Assembly. SB 1241 (Wieckowski; D-Fremont) undermines judicial...

Coalition Seeks Feedback on Generalized System of Preferences Renewal

July 29 marked the one-year anniversary of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program going back into effect. The California Chamber of Commerce was...