CalChamber Remains Opposed to Product Ban Bill
Despite recent amendments, the California Chamber of Commerce remains opposed to AB 888 (Bloom; D-Santa Monica) because it will have the perverse effect of...
Senate Considering CalChamber-Opposed Bill that Could Increase Health Care Premiums
With a little over a week left in the legislative session, a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that could increase health care premiums, deductibles,...
CalChamber Urges State Congressional Delegation to Support Transatlantic Economic Partnership
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California congressional delegation to support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
Europe and the United States...
CalChamber, Coalition Urge Congress to Reauthorize Program for Immigrant Investors
The California Chamber of Commerce and a growing coalition of industry stakeholders will be urging Congress to reauthorize a program to attract foreign investments...
14 CalChamber Member Companies Make Fortune Magazine Best Places to Work List
This year, 14 California Chamber of Commerce member companies were selected by Fortune magazine as some of the best companies for which to work.
Best...
Japanese Business Federation Visit Highlights Importance of Relationships with U.S., California
Earlier this summer, Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) led a major mission to the United States with more than 100 CEOs and business executives of...
Senate to Vote on CalChamber-Opposed Employment-Related Bills
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills that increase employer costs and threaten employers with civil litigation and criminal prosecution are awaiting action on the...
33 CalChamber Member Companies Make Cut for Best Corporate Citizens List
Thirty-three California Chamber of Commerce member companies recently made Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 16th annual list of “100 Best Corporate Citizens 2015.”
The companies that made...
Senate Fiscal Committee to Consider Bill that May Increase Health Care Premiums
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that may will drive up the cost of health care premiums will be considered by the Senate Appropriations...
CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business
Numerous business priorities remain to be considered when legislators reconvene after their summer recess, according to the California Chamber of Commerce summary of the...
CalChamber Board Votes to Oppose No Blank Checks Initiative
The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to oppose the “No Blank Checks” initiative.
“This measure is dangerous...
CalChamber Board Votes to Oppose No Blank Checks Initiative
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to oppose the “No Blank...
United States, Cuba Restore Diplomatic Relations
After 54 years, the United States and Cuba yesterday restored full diplomatic relations following the Cold War. The California Chamber of Commerce is hopeful...
Four Job Creator Bills Still Moving
Four job creator bills are still alive following the July 17 deadline for bills to pass policy committees and move to the floor.
The California...
Assembly Policy Committee Moves Job Killer Bill; May Increase Fuel Cost
SB 350 (de León; D-Los Angeles) potentially increases costs and burdens on all Californians by mandating an arbitrary and unrealistic reduction of petroleum...
CalChamber Calls on Congressional Delegation to Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank
As Congress reconvenes on Tuesday, July 7, the California Chamber of Commerce is asking the state’s representatives to support reauthorizing the U.S. Export-Import Bank,...
Clarifying California’s Sick Leave Law: Employers Must Have Policy in Place to Cap Sick...
In the midst of much misinformation and confusion, yesterday, July 1, marked the day California employers were required to begin providing paid sick leave...
Clarifying California’s Sick Leave Law: Employers Must Have Policy in Place to Cap Sick...
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — In the midst of much misinformation and confusion, July 1, 2015 marks the day California employers will be required...
Independent Redistricting Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court; CalChamber Welcomes Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday upheld the constitutionality of Arizona citizens’ decision to have congressional district lines drawn by an independent redistricting commission rather...
President Signs CalChamber-Supported Trade Bills
U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday signed California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that renews the authority for the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate...