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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...
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​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...

CalChamber Welcomes United States Supreme Court Decision in Arizona Redistricting Case​​​​​​

Contact: Denise Davis SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent...

Gender Equity Pay Bill Moves with CalChamber-Backed Changes

California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that seeks to eliminate pay disparity based on gender won approval from an Assembly policy committee this week. SB 358...

Costly Employee Retention Mandate in Senate Labor Committee Today

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that denies employers the basic choice of whom to hire will be considered by the Senate...

CalChamber Applauds U.S. Senate for Passing Bipartisan Trade Promotion Bill

Contact: Denise Davis SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today commended the U.S. Senate for passing Trade Promotion Authority. The measure renews the authority...

Annual Visit Highlights Japan-California Trade/Investment Partnership

An annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest export partners. Leading...

CalChamber Continues Push for Trade, Cites Benefits

The U.S. House of Representatives agreed with the California Chamber of Commerce, voting 218-208 to renew the authority of the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative...
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CalChamber Urges Senate to Support Congressional Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank

A California Chamber of Commerce-supported resolution urging Congress to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is awaiting a vote by...

CalChamber, Broad Business Coalition Support Federal Ports Legislation

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a large coalition of manufacturers, farmers and agribusinesses, wholesalers, retailers, importers, exporters, distributors, and transportation and logistics...