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Prop. 1 — Gavin Newsom’s Mental Health Plan — has Narrow Lead in Early...

California voters by a thin margin are favoring Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $6.4 billion plan to build mental health treatment beds and housing through a...

Trade Update – March 5, 2024

USTR Releases President Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report, How to Watch President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address, Port of Oakland Executive Director says it’s the “moment to modernize”

Chambers Ask US High Court: Help Local Leaders Battle Homeless Crisis

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S., Arizona and Montana chambers, and Oregon Business and Industry in asking the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Remember to Vote: California’s Primary Election Is Tomorrow

Tomorrow is California’s Primary Election, which includes a statewide ballot measure, Proposition 1; regional and local candidates; party nominations for president; and an open...
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Women’s History Month Provides Opportunity to Reflect on Contributions of Women in Business

As Women’s History Month begins March 1, the California Chamber of Commerce kicks off a month-long celebration highlighting the role of women in business...
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California Approves $1.9 Billion EV Infrastructure Investment Plan

This month, the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $1.9 billion investment plan that will accelerate progress on the state’s electric vehicle (EV) charging...
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CalChamber Announces Sandra Floyd as Chair of New Small Business Policy Council

The California Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce the Small Business Policy Council, a pivotal initiative designed to amplify the voices of small...

Trade Update – February 27, 2024

California Trade Down in 2023, But State Still a Top Exporter, 2023 Trade Statistics are available, Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy, FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Initiative to Bolster Cybersecurity of U.S. Ports, Crown Princess Opens Full-Time Swedish Consulate Office, Signs Climate Change Cooperation Letter with Governor
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Daniel and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Governor Gavin Newsom and Sweden’s Minister for International Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell.

Crown Princess Opens Full-Time Swedish Consulate Office, Signs Climate Change Cooperation Letter with Governor

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, accompanied by her husband, His Royal Highness Prince Daniel, opened a full-time consulate office in San...
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California Election Day Is One Week Away

With the 2024 March Primary Election only a week away, early numbers are suggesting a historically low turnout. As of Saturday, only 7% of...

CalChamber Webinar Guides Employers Through Drugs, Alcohol Workplace Policies

California law recognizes the legitimate need to implement and enforce a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and authorizes employers to do so. However, California also...
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Sacramento’s Fastest Growing Company Puts Experience First

This article is a part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability...
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New Report Finds Private Attorneys General Act Is Too Slow to Resolve Claims, Too...

A new report by former heads of California’s labor and occupational safety agencies found that employee labor claims filed under California’s lawsuit-first Private Attorneys...

CalChamber Seeks Review of Privacy Regulations Litigation in CA Supreme Court

The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday petitioned the California Supreme Court for review in California Chamber of Commerce v. California Privacy Protection Agency. The case centers on...
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CalChamber Seeks Review of Privacy Regulations Litigation in CA Supreme Court

Petition Urges Return to Common Sense and the Will of Voters The California Chamber of Commerce today petitioned the California Supreme Court for review in...
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CalChamber Celebrates 134 Years of Leadership

Today marks the 134th anniversary of CalChamber’s work on behalf of the state’s businesses and job creators. We are grateful for the opportunity to...

Cal/OSHA Passes Aggressive Update to Lead Regulation

Yesterday, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board passed a sweeping update to California’s lead regulation despite heavy concerns of feasibility and inaccurate cost estimates from the...

Small Businesses Subject to New Federal Disclosure Rule – Penalty for Noncompliance

A new and little-publicized federal rule requires certain small and private companies to file ownership information or face potential penalties. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA),...

Bill Providing Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers Reintroduced

A bill that would provide unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for striking workers was introduced in the California Legislature yesterday by Senator Anthony Portantino. This new...

Trade Update – February 13, 2024

2023 Trade Statistics from the US Department of Commerce’s “Trade Stats Express,” GO-Biz announces second round of applications for the Export Voucher program under the California STEP Grant, , Japan earmarks ¥45 billion to fire up chip research at home, Why Americans Are So Down on a Strong Economy