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Fighting to Lower Costs: Success for CalChamber's Affordability Agenda in 2026

AlertOctober 7, 2026

The 2026 Affordability Agenda delivered strong results for California's business community with almost all legislation tagged as a "Cost Driver" failing to become law.

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Trade Update – October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026

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Governor Acts on CalChamber Priority Bills

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California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills on a variety of subjects have been signed by the Governor in recent weeks and will go into effect next year.

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October 10, 2025

US Judge Grants Chamber Request to Block SB 399

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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction requested by the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Restaurant Association, and the Western Growers Association, to block enforcement of a 2024 state law placing limits on employer communications with workers on a variety of issues, including possible union representation.

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October 10, 2025

Trade Update – September 30, 2025

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September 30, 2025

CalChamber Board Gets Look at Planning for LA28 Olympics/Paralympics

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Members of the CalChamber Board of Directors were treated last week to an overview of the extensive planning involved in bringing the Olympics and Paralympics to Los Angeles in 2028, courtesy of the head of the organizing committee.

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September 26, 2025

CalChamber Board Votes to Remain Neutral on Proposition 50

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The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to remain neutral on Proposition 50, the ballot measure requiring a special redrawing of the state’s existing congressional districts.

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September 26, 2025

Consul General Explains Mexico’s Reaction to Changed Approach of US Trade Policy

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The changed paradigm of U.S.-Mexico relations and the implications for both trading partners was the focus of the recent breakfast meeting of the CalChamber Council for International Trade.

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September 26, 2025

Cost Cutting Regional Energy Market Gets Governor’s OK

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Last week, California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that will enable the state to participate in an expanded regional electricity market was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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September 26, 2025

Governor Signs Bill Strengthening State Wildfire Fund

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California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation to replenish and fortify California’s Wildfire Fund was signed last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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September 26, 2025

Health Care Trends in Focus at CalChamber Board Meeting

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September 26, 2025

Trump Commerce Deputy Meets with NorCal International Trade Pros

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September 26, 2025

CalChamber Notes Success on Affordability Agenda

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The California Chamber of Commerce announced this week a strong showing for its 2025 Affordability Agenda, a checklist used to analyze the economic impact of proposed laws during the first year of the legislative session.

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September 19, 2025

CalChamber Urges Congress to Renew African Trade Program

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This week the California Chamber of Commerce urged members of the California congressional delegation to support renewal of a trade preference program for sub-Saharan African nations before it expires at the end of September.

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September 19, 2025

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Fighting to Lower Costs: Success for CalChamber's Affordability Agenda in 2026

Trade Update – October 6, 2026

US, China Extend Trade Truce But Port Fees Pending

CalChamber Issues Statement on Signing of AB 1776

Trade Update – September 22, 2026

Panelists Provide Varied Perspectives on California Health Care

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Governor Acts on CalChamber Priority Bills

US Judge Grants Chamber Request to Block SB 399

Trade Update – September 30, 2025

CalChamber Board Gets Look at Planning for LA28 Olympics/Paralympics

CalChamber Board Votes to Remain Neutral on Proposition 50

Consul General Explains Mexico’s Reaction to Changed Approach of US Trade Policy

Cost Cutting Regional Energy Market Gets Governor’s OK

Governor Signs Bill Strengthening State Wildfire Fund

Health Care Trends in Focus at CalChamber Board Meeting

Trump Commerce Deputy Meets with NorCal International Trade Pros

CalChamber Notes Success on Affordability Agenda

CalChamber Urges Congress to Renew African Trade Program

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CalChamber Video

Tell Sacramento - We Can't Afford AB 1776

Port of Los Angeles November 2025 Cargo News Briefing with California Chamber President

The California Agenda: POLITICO's Sacramento Summit 2025 | POLITICO Live

Don't just follow policy — help shape it

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Governor Acts on CalChamber Priority Bills

US Judge Grants Chamber Request to Block SB 399

Trade Update – September 30, 2025

CalChamber Board Gets Look at Planning for LA28 Olympics/Paralympics

CalChamber Board Votes to Remain Neutral on Proposition 50

Consul General Explains Mexico’s Reaction to Changed Approach of US Trade Policy

Cost Cutting Regional Energy Market Gets Governor’s OK

Governor Signs Bill Strengthening State Wildfire Fund

Health Care Trends in Focus at CalChamber Board Meeting

Trump Commerce Deputy Meets with NorCal International Trade Pros

CalChamber Notes Success on Affordability Agenda

CalChamber Urges Congress to Renew African Trade Program

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