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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Governor Orders State Agencies to Clear Dangerous Homeless Camps
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to act urgently to humanely remove homeless encampments from public spaces, prioritizing the most dangerous camps.
His executive...
CalChamber Opposes Ballot Measure Raising Minimum Wage to $18 an Hour
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken an oppose position on Proposition 32, a November ballot measure that would increase California’s...
Job Killer Bills Miss Key Deadline, 1 Job Killer Amended Down
Three of the five remaining California Chamber of Commerce Job Killer bills missed Friday’s deadline to pass the house in which they were introduced.
Although...
Three Job Killer Bills Stopped in Fiscal Committees; AB 2374 Removed From Job Killer...
Three California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills failed to pass out of their fiscal committees yesterday and are dead for the year. Also...
CalChamber Capitol Summit Highlights Small Business Issues
CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera opens the Capitol Summit on May 8 by calling attention to the important role of local chambers of...
CalChamber Recognizes Local Chambers for Advocacy, Helping Members Comply with State Labor Laws
Connections between the California Chamber of Commerce and local chambers of commerce were highlighted yesterday at the CalChamber Capitol Summit.
The Summit brings together local...
CalChamber Releases 2024 Job Killer List
The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday released its initial 2024 job killer list which, to date, includes nine bills dealing with labor and employment,...
CalChamber Releases 2024 Job Killer List
The California Chamber of Commerce today released its initial 2024 job killer list which, to date, includes nine bills dealing with labor and employment,...