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Legislative Year Ends with Strong Finish for Business

On Oct. 13, Gov. Gavin Newsom took his final actions on the 917 bills sent to his desk over the course of the year...

Q&A: Five Things to Know About Our Local Chambers of Commerce

Chambers of commerce are front-line advocates for communities and the entrepreneurs who keep our economy strong. CalChamber is a proud supporter of these vital...

Concerns about Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts on Politics?

An employee told me that one of our new hires has made public social media posts the employee finds concerning. The employee is worried...

CalChamber Final Status Report on Major Legislation for Business

The following list summarizes the final status of top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce. Within each subject area, the list presents bills...

US Imposes New Fees on Chinese Ships

Starting October 14, the United States began imposing new shipping fees that could increase the cost of Chinese goods and potentially reduce imports. The Trump...

Tech Week, Fleet Week Highlight Trade with Latin America Partners

San Francisco Tech Week and Fleet Week, both October 6–12, brought together a decentralized, city-wide technology festival and a celebration of America’s U.S. Armed...

US Judge Grants Chamber Request to Block SB 399

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction requested by the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Restaurant Association, and the Western Growers Association,...

Governor Acts on CalChamber Priority Bills

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...

Use Caution When Contacting Employee on Family Leave about Work

One of our employees is on family medical leave. The employee’s manager has a question he wants to ask the employee about a work-related...