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Mexico’s Ambassador to US Highlights Importance of Past and Future Trade Partnership at CalChamber...

In celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the U.S. this year, Mexico’s Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma highlighted...

State Releases Yearly Population Report

Stable births, fewer deaths, and a rebound in foreign immigration slowed California’s recent population decline in 2022, with the state’s population estimated at 38,940,231...

It’s National Small Business Week: A Time to Recognize the Hard Work of Small...

This week is National Small Business Week: An annual event that recognizes the hard work, ingenuity and dedication of America’s small businesses, and celebrates their...

Job Killer Bills Suppressing Infrastructure, Increasing Workers’ Comp Cases Stopped

Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and allied groups this week prevented three job killer bills from advancing for the year. Two bills...
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Democrats Propose Higher Taxes on California Businesses

California Senate Democrats yesterday unveiled a proposal that would increase taxes on California businesses to compensate for budget shortfalls. If passed, certain businesses will...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Responds to Senate Tax Increase Proposal

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera has issued the following comment in response to a proposal put forth today by California...
Ironstone Vineyards

Ironstone Vineyards Carves a Place for California on the World Stage Through Dedication and...

This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...

Job Killer Bill Imposing Warehouse Setback Rules in Assembly Committee on Wednesday

A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that will increase the cost to transport goods and incentivize frivolous litigation is scheduled to be...
2023 Job Killers

Seven Labor and Employment- Related Job Killer Bills in Legislative Hearings This Week

Seven California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills that will harmfully impact employers will be heard in legislative committees this week. The job killing...
Job Creators

Senate Committee Rejects Job Creator Bill Improving Labor Law Compliance

A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that would have improved labor law compliance and helped non-English speaking businesses was rejected by the Senate...
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Assembly Committee Approves Bill Undermining Direct Democracy

Legislation that would diminish voters’ ability to hold elected leaders accountable was approved by the Assembly Elections Committee yesterday. Introduced by the committee chairman, Assemblymember...
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Register Today for Tomorrow’s Webinar on Common Employee Pay Issues

California’s wage and hour laws — which include classifying exempt employees, minimum wage, overtime, final pay and so much more — are some of...

Bill Setting Out-of-State Emissions Reporting Requirements to Be Heard in Senate Today

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that will financially impact small- and medium-sized businesses and create onerous reporting requirements on large businesses will be...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Adds AB 9 to 2023 Job Killer List

The California Chamber of Commerce has added AB 9 (Muratsuchi; D-Torrance), a bill that would require statewide greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced to...

Legislation Attacks State’s Direct Democracy System

Legislation that will take away Californians’ ability to vote on their legislators’ actions will be considered this week by the Assembly Elections Committee. The bill,...
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California Cities Are Cracking Down on Homeless Camps. Will the State Get Tougher, Too?

Democratic voters in California cities are pushing mayors and city councils to clear homeless camps. Leaders are responding with new ordinances, from Sacramento to...
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How Massive Snowpack Could Cause Massive Floods

California was experiencing a series of major rain and snow storms in January when Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a 2023-24 state budget. Tucked into one...
The Workplace Podcast

How the Performance Review Serves as a Valuable Business Tool

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with Bianca Saad, CalChamber vice president of labor and...
2023 Job Killers

CalChamber Tags AB 1000 As a Job Killer; Creates De Facto Ban of Warehouses

The California Chamber of Commerce has added AB 1000 (Reyes; D-San Bernardino) to the 2023 Job Killer list. AB 1000 proposes a statewide setback...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Tags AB 1000 As a Job Killer; Creates De Facto Ban of Warehouses

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has added AB 1000 (Reyes; D-San Bernardino) to the 2023 Job Killer...