The People’s Voice: What Do Voters Want?
"There go the people. I must follow them, for I am their leader."
– Likely apocryphal quote attributed to French Revolutionary.
Voters and their representatives often...
The People’s Voice: Voters Anxious About Public Safety
Last week we reported about California voters’ deep concerns over an increasing cost of living and the fear of falling further behind. Eighty-five percent...
Questions From the Labor Law Helpline
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss some of the employment...
Voice of the People: Economic Security Top of Mind for Voters
Increasing cost of living and fear of falling further behind add up to California voters apprehensive about their future. The seventh annual CalChamber poll,...
CalChamber Offers Practical Steps to Address Supply Chain Crisis
In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and members of the California Legislature, the California Chamber of Commerce offered a series of practical steps...
Optimism in Air as Strong Vaccine Effort, New Regime Promote Business Recovery
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Felipe Espinosa, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce...
Governor’s Actions Aim to Tackle Port Congestion
Easing port congestion was the focus of an executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last week and a federal partnership announced this week.
The executive...
California, U.S. Open to Foreign Travelers Starting Nov. 8
California’s tourism industry is anxiously awaiting the day when international travelers will be able to again visit the United States. And that day will...
Student Advocates Submit Education Initiative to Attorney General
Frustrated by years of deteriorating education quality in California public schools, a coalition of advocates for students submitted a ballot measure to the Attorney...
Chile-California Council Celebrates a Decade of Building Bridges Between Chile, California
The Chile-California Council celebrated a decade of building bridges between Chile and California during the October 19 annual meeting held virtually.
The Chile-California Council (CCC)...
It’s Time to Get Serious About Water Crisis
This article was written by Dan Walters and originally appeared in CalMatters.
Talk about timing.
Last Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended and expanded his declaration of a...
Governor Announces New Setback Rules for Oil Wells
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday announced that the Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) released a proposed regulation curbing new oil and gas...
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Help Tackle Port Congestion
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order yesterday that directs state agencies to develop longer-term proposals that support port operations and goods movement for...
CalChamber, Coalition Urge Congress to Reject Tax Increases on Businesses to Pay for Reconciliation...
A coalition of business groups, including the California Chamber of Commerce, is urging the California Congressional Delegation to reject proposals in Congress to increase...
Get Ready. New Labor Laws Are Coming
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss five new labor laws...
Is Direct Democracy Under Attack in California?
Sometimes it seems that nobody likes California’s direct democracy — except the voters.
Some legislators seem to resent it. During the last legislative session (and...
UI Fund Insolvency and Payroll Tax Increases – Who’s Going to Do Something About...
With the legislative frenzy complete for the year, Sacramento’s policymakers are turning their eyes towards next year’s budget and their next round of legislative...
New 2022 California Employment Laws
This year’s legislative session officially ended with Governor Newsom signing the last batch of bills over the weekend. The COVID-19 pandemic was still challenging...
Commissioner Carl Bentzel Discusses State of US Ports at International Forum
The commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, Carl Bentzel, joined the California Chamber of Commerce on October 5 to discuss the state of U.S....
Legislative Roundup: Priority Bills That Were Signed, Vetoed
Another legislative year came to a close yesterday as Governor Gavin Newsom acted on the last remaining bills waiting on his desk. Out of...