Public Affairs / Politics

Affordability Agenda

Senate Committee to Consider 3 Cost Driver Bills Today

Three bills identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as Cost Drivers are scheduled to be considered today by the Senate Labor, Public Employment...
Affordability Agenda

Cost Driver Bills Set for Hearing Today

Two bills identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as Cost Drivers are among the many CalChamber priority bills scheduled to be considered by...
Affordability Agenda

CalChamber Announces 2025 Affordability Agenda

Rebrands Job Killer title to reflect CalChamber’s commitment to ‘good jobs, affordable living’ Yesterday, the California Chamber of Commerce announced its Affordability Agenda, a bold...

2025 CalChamber Issues Guide Posted on Web

The California Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website at www.calchamber.com/businessissues.

CalChamber, Dozens of Local Chambers Bring Together Key Policy, Strategy Leaders to Discuss California’s...

Last Wednesday, the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a series of panels to discuss the state’s top policy issues and priorities with leading experts...

California Legislature Reconvenes for New Legislative Session

The California Legislature returns today for the start of the 2-year legislative session. Joining the Legislature for the first time are 29 newly elected Senators and...
Peoples Voice 202424

The People’s Voice: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Yesterday’s story on the CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice, 2024, reported that California voters have grown more anxious and pessimistic about living in California....
Peoples Voice 202424

The People’s Voice: State Voters Pessimistic About Living in California

California voters have grown more anxious and pessimistic about living in California over the past decade, according to findings from the California Chamber of...

CalChamber Public Affairs Conference Day 2: Looks Back at Elections, Ahead on Hot Issues

Reviewing the past to gain understanding of the future was a recurring theme in presentations on the second day of the CalChamber Public Affairs...

CalChamber Public Affairs Conference Opens

A sell-out crowd gathered in Anaheim yesterday for the opening day of the CalChamber Public Affairs Conference, an annual event providing attendees a chance...
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What We Know About CA Election Results So Far

Election Day has come and gone, but the suspense is far from over. Voting went relatively smoothly, as election officials across California reported they were confident...

Election Quick Guide: CalChamber Positions on California Ballot Measures

California's November election is tomorrow, and voters will be faced with choices that will not only impact the U.S. presidency but also lead to...

Why Raising the Minimum Wage Won’t Make California More Affordable

Californians are paying more for everything these days. Trust me when I say that, as small business owners, we are feeling the pinch, too. I...

CalChamber Opposes Prop 33: Measure Would Enable Rent Control Ordinances

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken an oppose position on Proposition 33, an initiative appearing on California’s November ballot that...
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Election 2024: CalChamber Positions on California Ballot Measures

On Friday, the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to take positions on several ballot measures appearing on California's upcoming November election. The...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Announces Positions on November Ballot Measures

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors today voted to take positions on a number of ballot measures appearing on California’s November ballot. Below...
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CalChamber Wraps Historic Legislative Year with Major Wins for Business

California’s 2024 legislative session concluded on Saturday, bringing numerous victories for the state's business community. Throughout the year, the California Chamber of Commerce spearheaded...
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CalChamber Urges Legislators to Reject Bills Chilling Employer Speech, Limiting Health Care Entity Transactions...

With California's legislative session coming to a close on Saturday, legislators are busy wrapping up their work. Key among the final bills to be...

CalChamber Keeps Up Pressure to Kill Bad Bills

CalChamber policy advocates are continuing end-of-session pressure to minimize potential damage from harmful legislative measures as they head to the Assembly and Senate floors...

CalChamber Welcomes New Water Policy Advocate

Kristopher Anderson joined the California Chamber of Commerce this week as a policy advocate specializing in water issues. Before joining the CalChamber, Anderson worked for...