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Vague, Broad Definitions Plague Bills to Regulate AI
As California legislators enter the home stretch of the 2025 legislative session, they are facing a handful of bills that seek to regulate the...
Positive Bills Clear Legislative Fiscal Committees
Members of the Senate and Assembly fiscal committees took final action last week on hundreds of bills during the biannual clearing of the “suspense...
CalChamber Weighs in on Cal/OSHA Processes
A joint hearing of several legislative committees last week on Cal/OSHA processes provided an opportunity for the California Chamber of Commerce to flag a...
Major Water Supply Infrastructure Project Moves Forward with Funding Increase
A major water storage project for California moved ahead this month with the approval of additional funding to offset added costs.
The Sites Reservoir project...
Barrera: California Needs ‘Thoughtful’ Regulation of AI
California lawmakers should carefully balance efforts to regulate the state’s growing AI industry with ways to support its sweeping potential for economic growth, CalChamber’s...
Q&A: Impact of Tariffs on Trade in California
Following are answers to common questions about the impact tariffs have on the U.S. and California economies.
• How can tariffs affect trade between two...
State High Court Rules on Arbitration Fee Payments
Narrow Interpretation of Law
Earlier this month, the California Supreme Court decided a case that determines whether federal law preempts a California law enacted in...
CalChamber Launches Statewide ‘Keep California Leading the AI Race’ Campaign
The California Chamber of Commerce today launched a broad public awareness campaign urging state officials to ensure that California remains the global leader in...
US Justice Department Issues Guidance on Diversity Programs
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a memorandum to all federal agencies providing guidance for federal-funding recipients on applying federal antidiscrimination laws...
Executive Order Will Levy Duties on Low-Value Imports from World At-Large
Starting August 29, imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would...
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Public Hearing Set for Today
Today, the State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual public hearing to listen to public suggestions, comments and concerns about property taxes...
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Employees from Extreme Heat
With weather forecasts projecting temperatures to rise to as high as 113 degrees Fahrenheit this week, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to protect workers from...
Legislature Returns for Busy Final Month
California legislators return to the State Capitol today to face a busy agenda with just four weeks left before their interim recess.
Hearing schedules for...
Conduct Workplace Investigations with Confidence
An employee has made a complaint, alleging that a manager has continually asked her out after work and is now retaliating against her for...
Pending Automated Decision-Making Systems Legislation, Regulations
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss recent...
Updated Plan for Bay-Delta System Balances Needs of State Water Users
The latest draft plan for managing the Bay-Delta system continues to include a California Chamber of Commerce-supported option that balances the diverse needs of...
Keeping Up with Mid-Year Employment Law Updates
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts...
Report Concludes AB 566 Threatens California’s Economy, Consumers, and Small Businesses
A recent report by Capitol Matrix Consulting, commissioned by the California Chamber of Commerce, concludes that Assembly Bill 566 (AB 566) poses a significant...
CalChamber Continues Push to Make Rule Workable
Workplace Violence Prevention Standard
In comments submitted recently to Cal/OSHA, a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce continues its ongoing effort to make...
CalChamber Names New Policy Advocate for Health Care, Taxation
Last week, Alexis Rodriguez joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate specializing in health care and taxation issues.
She joined the CalChamber...