Public Affairs / Politics

CalChamber Policy Advoacates

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...
Sacramento Host Breakfast

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.
Advocacy-HR-Champion Awards

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 Gavin Newsom and CalChamber President/CEO Jennifer Barrera

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...
Gregory S. Bielli, 2023 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

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

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. https://youtu.be/-CN-fx3WFlA Sacramento Host Breakfast
Loren Kaye

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 Advocacy

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 Advocacy

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

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...
Job Creators

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...
Loren Kaye

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...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Adds AB 9 to 2023 Job Killer List

The California Chamber of Commerce has added AB 9 (Muratsuchi; D-Torrance), a bill that would require statewide greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced to...

Legislation Attacks State’s Direct Democracy System

Legislation that will take away Californians’ ability to vote on their legislators’ actions will be considered this week by the Assembly Elections Committee. The bill,...
Tents

California Cities Are Cracking Down on Homeless Camps. Will the State Get Tougher, Too?

Democratic voters in California cities are pushing mayors and city councils to clear homeless camps. Leaders are responding with new ordinances, from Sacramento to...