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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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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...
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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-Opposed Bills on Political Contributions, Non-Compete Contracts, Renewable Hydrogen Dead for the Year

Three California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills have stalled in the California Assembly and are dead for the year. The bills are: AB 83 (Lee; D-San...

Local Chambers of Commerce Rally for Reform of the Private Attorneys General Act

In a remarkable display of unified action, local chambers of commerce across California are taking a stand, meeting with state legislators to advocate for...

Women Leaders for Prop.1 Urge Action on Mental Health, Homeless Crises

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera underscored support for Proposition 1 during an event assembled by women business, health care, and...

Job Killer Bills Die Early in New Legislative Year

As the new legislative year began, several job killer bills were laid to rest again following continued strong opposition from the California Chamber of...
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Sacramento Snapshot: What to Watch for in the Legislature This Year

From a looming budget deficit to tackling AI, here's what lobbyists in Sacramento are looking at in 2024 There’s a heavy cloud over Sacramento when...

Fix PAGA, There’s a Better, Fairer Way for Workers

California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is broken, ineffective and inefficient for workers and unfair for thousands of businesses. Under the lawsuit-first system, workers...

Kaiser Foundation Executive to Chair CalChamber Board in 2024

Janet A. Liang, executive vice president, group president and chief operating officer (COO), care delivery, for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals, has...
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Kaiser Foundation Executive to Chair CalChamber Board in 2024

Janet A. Liang, executive vice president, group president and chief operating officer (COO), care delivery, for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals has...

CalChamber Releases Annual Vote Record

The California Chamber of Commerce has released its annual vote record, summarizing key votes of legislators on proposals affecting the well-being of employers and...
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People’s Voice: Views on Property Tax, Health Care, Labor Law Reform

The CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice, 2023, found that California voters have grown more anxious and pessimistic about living in California. Moreover, a majority of...
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The People’s Voice: State Voters Pessimistic About Living in California

California voters have grown more anxious and pessimistic about living in California than a year ago, according to findings from the California Chamber of...

New Select Committee in California Assembly Will Focus on Retail Theft Solutions

A new Select Committee has been formed in the California Assembly to identify policy solutions for retail theft. The Select Committee on Retail Theft will...
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CalChamber Opposition Helps Stop 3 Job Killers, Other Harmful Proposals

Governor Gavin Newsom laid down his lawmaking pen Friday night after signing 890 new laws into effect, and vetoing another 156, including three California...
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Governor Signs 9 CalChamber-Supported Bills

In the last two weeks, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 9 California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills into law. The bills address a wide range of...
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End of Session Update: 6 CalChamber Job Killer Bills Head to Governor

California legislators yesterday approved six bills designated by the California Chamber of Commerce as job killers, which will increase labor costs and create more...

Proposed California Constitutional Amendment Tips Balance Against Voters on Tax Ballot Measures

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that amends the California Constitution to limit the ability of voters to reduce taxes faces a critical vote in...

Governor Orders California Agencies to Study AI Uses, Risks

Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed an executive order to study the development, use, and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technology throughout California, and to...