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Cost Cutting Regional Energy Market Gets Governor’s OK

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....

Governor Signs Bill Strengthening State Wildfire Fund

California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation to replenish and fortify California’s Wildfire Fund was signed last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 254 (Becker; D-Menlo...

Volunteer Firefighters: Law Provides Protected Leave, No Time Limit

I have an employee who is a volunteer firefighter. In the last few years, with the increase in the wildfires in California, he has...

CalChamber Board Gets Look at Planning for LA28 Olympics/Paralympics

Members of the CalChamber Board of Directors were treated last week to an overview of the extensive planning involved in bringing the Olympics and...

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

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...

CalChamber Board Votes to Remain Neutral on Proposition 50

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

CalChamber Notes Success on Affordability Agenda

The California Chamber of Commerce announced this week a strong showing for its 2025 Affordability Agenda, a checklist used to analyze the economic impact...

Liz Snow Joins CalChamber as Senior Vice President, Political Affairs

Liz Snow, a distinguished political and policy strategist, joined the California Chamber of Commerce this week as senior vice president, political affairs. Snow joins the...