Public Affairs / Politics

2023 Job Killers

CalChamber Tags AB 1000 As a Job Killer; Creates De Facto Ban of Warehouses

The California Chamber of Commerce has added AB 1000 (Reyes; D-San Bernardino) to the 2023 Job Killer list. AB 1000 proposes a statewide setback...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Tags AB 1000 As a Job Killer; Creates De Facto Ban of Warehouses

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has added AB 1000 (Reyes; D-San Bernardino) to the 2023 Job Killer...
2023 Job Killers

CalChamber Releases 2023 Job Killer List

The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday released its 2023 job killer list which, to date, includes 13 bills dealing with labor and employment issues,...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Releases 2023 Job Killer List

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today released its 2023 job killer list which, to date, includes 13 bills dealing with labor...
Job Creators

CalChamber Names AB 52 Manufacturing Tax Credit Expansion a Job Creator

Legislation providing an economic incentive for manufacturers to invest in and expand their production capabilities in California was named today as a job creator...
2023 Job Killers

Job Killer AB 68 Would Exacerbate Housing Crisis, Eliminate Construction Jobs

A bill that quashes housing was tagged yesterday as a job killer by the California Chamber of Commerce. AB 68 (Ward; D-San Diego) worsens...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Tags AB 68 as a Job Killer

Proposal Would Exacerbate Housing Crisis, Eliminate Construction Jobs SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that AB 68 (Ward; D-San Diego), a...
Business Issues Guide

2023 CalChamber Issues Guide Posted on Web

The California Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website at www.calchamber.com/businessissues. The focus of this easy-to-reference publication is Creating a...
2023 Job Killers

CalChamber Tags New Job Killer: AB 524

A bill exposing employers to a potential flood of employment-related lawsuits has been tagged as a CalChamber job killer. AB 524 (Wicks; D-Oakland) creates a...
2023 Job Killers

CalChamber Names Arbitrary Greenhouse Gas Target as Job Killer

The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has identified SB 12 (Stern; D-Canoga Park), which sets an arbitrary greenhouse gas target, as...
2023 Job Killers

Job Killer Bills Seek Massive Tax Increase

Once again, pending legislation seeks to impose a massive tax increase upon all forms of personal property or wealth despite California having the highest...
Adam Regele

Adam Regele Promoted to Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships

Adam Regele, CalChamber senior policy advocate, has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president of advocacy and strategic partnerships. Regele specializes...

CalChamber Seeks Outstanding Small Business Leaders

The California Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Small Business Advocate of the Year Award. The award recognizes small business owners who...

Dave Kilby Retires from CalChamber EVP Post

Dave Kilby, executive vice president, corporate affairs, retired from the California Chamber of Commerce last week after more than three decades on the CalChamber...

Don’t Treat California as a ‘Luxury Good’

The Golden State has enjoyed as much prosperity and created as much wealth as any society on the planet. Its economic output rivals Germany and...
environmental blocks

Will California’s Misused Environmental Law Finally Be Reformed?

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has been weaponized in conflicts over housing for years, and a new appellate court decision affecting UC Berkeley...

Predictable Tax Structure Essential for Economic Stability

A tax system that allows employers to plan for the future is a key to a solid business environment, the California Chamber of Commerce...
Gas Pumps

Newsom’s Oil Profit Penalty Plan Could Face Tough Slog in Legislature

A proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom to impose a “price-gouging penalty” on oil companies in response to record gas prices last year received a...

Appellate Court Backs Use of Arbitration in Employment

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit this week invalidated a law contested by the California Chamber of Commerce, ensuring that arbitration...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Hails Ruling Invalidating AB 51

The California Chamber of Commerce today hailed a ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in Chamber v. Bonta...