Voters Strongly Support CalChamber’s Prop 45
An overwhelming majority of likely California voters say they would vote in favor of Proposition 45, a November ballot measure sponsored by CalChamber to...
CalChamber Launches Statewide Campaign to Oppose AB 1776
The California Chamber of Commerce has launched a sustained statewide public awareness campaign highlighting the devastating economic impacts of a misguided legislative proposal to...
State Lawmakers to Consider Cost Cutter Bill
When legislators return on Monday, they are scheduled to consider a priority bill for the California Chamber of Commerce that would provide state lawmakers...
Chamber Efforts Yield Success on Cost Drivers
A review of legislative actions before the summer break shows that opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce, local chambers of commerce and allied...
Healthcare Leaders Unite in Support of Prop 45
Three of California’s leading healthcare organizations — the California Hospital Association, California Children’s Hospital Association, and California Primary Care Association — this week announced...
CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business
The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July 2, when the Legislature began...
Film Tax Credit Expansion to Generate $6.6 Billion in Economic Impact
In the first year since expanding, the California Film and Television Tax Credit program is expected to bring $6.6 billion in economic activity and...
Busy Week Ahead Before Legislative Summer Break
In the final week before their summer break, legislators are scheduled to consider many priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce that could...
What Does the Building an Affordable California Act Do?
The Building an Affordable California Act (Affordable CA) is a proposed ballot measure that modernizes California’s outdated approval process to build essential projects faster...
Affordable CA Initiative Qualifies for Nov. Ballot
The Building an Affordable California Act (Affordable CA) has officially qualified for the November 2026 statewide ballot, a major step toward lowering California’s cost...
CalCEO Council Unveils First-of-its-Kind California Economic Dashboard
The California CEO Council last week unveiled the California Economic Dashboard, a first-of-its-kind interactive tool to assess the economic well-being of the Golden State,...
CalChamber Endorses Becerra for Governor
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors last week endorsed Xavier Becerra in the November general election for governor, confident the longtime elected...
Business, Government Leaders Exchange Thoughts for Shaping a Better State Future
Business leaders from throughout the state came to Sacramento last week for the day-long California Business Outlook and Dinner.
Panel discussions throughout the event gave...
San Rafael Chamber Chosen as 2026 Chamber of the Year
The California Chamber of Commerce has named the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce as Chamber of the Year in recognition of its outstanding leadership...
President’s Circle Award Honors Top 20 Chambers in Advocacy
The California Chamber of Commerce has named 20 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2026 President’s Circle Award.
Starting this year, the award...
Small Business Grants Go to Firms in Sacramento, Calabasas
The California Chamber of Commerce presented grants recognizing two innovative small businesses last week at the California Business Outlook Dinner.
The $5,000 grants were presented...
Gov. Newsom, Lt. Gov. Kounalakis Mingle with Consular Corps, International Partners During Reception at Historic Governor’s Mansion
Representatives from more than 60 countries gathered at the Governor’s mansion in Sacramento on June 10 to visit with each other and see Gov....