Bill Expanding California’s Sick Leave Mandate Could Kill Up to 180,000 Jobs
A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that would double the state’s existing sick leave mandate could lead to up to 180,000 job...
Legislative Update After Legislature’s House of Origin Deadline
Nine California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills and two job creator bills remain after Friday’s deadline for bills to pass their house of...
Visit California: Partnering with Communities to Drive Smart, Sustainable Growth in Tourism
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...
CalChamber Policy Advocates Put Spotlight on Priority Business Issues
Adam Regele, CalChamber vice president of advocacy and strategic partnerships, moderates a quick look at CalChamber-opposed priority bills that haven’t been tagged as-job killers...
Infrastructure, Innovation Highlighted by Key Speakers
California’s infrastructure needs and ability to find innovative solutions were highlighted last week in remarks at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast.
CalChamber Honors Active Local Chambers: President’s Circle, Advocacy and HR Champions
The California Chamber of Commerce has named 10 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2023 President’s Circle Award.
The award, first presented in...
Two Job Killer Bills Held in Appropriations; 2 Job Creators Move
Eight job killer proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce this year remain alive after Friday’s deadline for fiscal committees to send bills...
Governor Newsom Urges Infrastructure Permit Reform, Stresses Importance of Green Tech Investment at Sacramento...
California Governor Gavin Newsom stressed the importance of streamlining the state’s infrastructure permitting processes at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast yesterday.
The annual Host...
CalChamber Board Chair Greg Bielli Addresses 97th Annual Host Breakfast
California Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Greg Bielli highlighted the importance of collaboration and leadership for a better California at the 97th Annual Sacramento...
Host Breakfast Chat: CalChamber Board Chair Greg Bielli and Willie Brown
2023 Host Breakfast Chat: California Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Greg Bielli and the Honorable Willie Brown.
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Sacramento Host Breakfast
Prudent Budget Proposal Keeps Key Commitments, No Tax Hikes
Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised budget last Friday, revealing a larger revenue shortfall, higher estimated safety net spending, but even so not a...
8 Job Killers, 2 Job Creator Bills Await Action in Appropriations Committees
Eight California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills and two job creator bills are awaiting key action in the Legislature this week, as Friday...
Bills to Watch This Week in the State Legislature
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce will be closely monitoring four job killer bills and a number of supported and opposed bills that...
CalChamber Signs Equal Pay Pledge, Offers Free White Paper on Equal Pay Laws
The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday signed California’s Equal Pay Pledge, underscoring its commitment to and endorsement of efforts to close the gender pay...
CalChamber Signs Equal Pay Pledge; Endorses Best Practices to Close Gender Pay Gap
The California Chamber of Commerce is underscoring its commitment to and endorsement of efforts to close the gender pay gap by signing California’s Equal...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...