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Editorial Support for Proposition 45 Continues to Grow Across California

AlertOctober 21, 2026

More than two dozen California newspapers, joined by the Wall Street Journal, are backing Proposition 45 and urging a yes vote on CEQA reform to help lower costs and build essential projects faster.

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Trade Update - October 20, 2026

October 20, 2026

This week: An update on U.S.-Mexico tariff talks, California’s Prop. 45 tests if progressives believe in "abundance."

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Lawmakers Reject Flawed Effort to Rewrite California’s Antitrust Law

A California Senate committee has rejected a deeply flawed plan to change the state’s antitrust laws, one that would trigger sweeping consequences for businesses and consumers alike and was identified as a Cost Driver on CalChamber’s annual Affordability Agenda.

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April 22, 2026

Cost Cutter Regulatory Reform Bill Clears First Committee Hurdle

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State agencies will be required to consider the fiscal impacts of regulatory proposals on the cost of living before moving them forward if a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill becomes law.

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April 17, 2026

CalChamber Opposes Bill Seeking to Harm International Businesses

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The California Chamber of Commerce is opposing legislation that will increase taxes for international businesses.

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April 14, 2026

Canada Day Luncheon Attendees Tout Subnational Diplomacy Efforts

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The power of subnational diplomacy was in evidence recently during the Canada Day at the Capitol Luncheon, presented by the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco and the California Chamber of Commerce.

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April 10, 2026

Costly Anti-AI Proposals Added to CalChamber’s Affordability Agenda

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com

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April 6, 2026

Canadian Consul General: ‘People Trade’ Moves Economy

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Personal connections are “people trade” that keeps trade and investment working and really moves the economy, the Consul General of Canada said at a recent international breakfast hosted by the CalChamber Council for International Trade.

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March 20, 2026

Women’s Council Funds Scholarships for Future Women Leaders

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Scholarships to support future women leaders of California will grow thanks to $50,000 raised through the CalChamber Women’s Leadership Council.

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March 6, 2026

Attendees Celebrate Links, Look to Future Success

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The connections, hard work and mutual support behind the success of women leaders were on display this week at the second annual Women’s Leadership Forum & Reception presented by the California Chamber of Commerce.

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March 6, 2026

Barrera Joins State Water Plan Committee

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CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera has joined a state advisory panel to help shape a new, multi-year water plan for California — a plan that will provide both clear water supply targets and benchmarks to ensure both action and accountability.

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March 6, 2026

California Remains Top Exporting State

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California, despite the current uncertainty around last year’s tariffs, remained a top exporting state in 2025, according to trade statistics released in February by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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March 6, 2026

CalChamber Names Policy Advocate for Labor/Workers’ Comp Issues

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Sacramento attorney Andrea N. Lynch joined the California Chamber of Commerce last week to lead the organization’s advocacy on labor and employment and workers’ compensation issues.

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February 27, 2026

US High Court Ruling Kicks Off New Round of Tariff Actions

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Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that his administration does not have authority to impose tariffs under a national security law, President Trump turned to a different mechanism as other federal agencies explained the timeline for ending the rejected tariffs.

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February 27, 2026