CalChamber-Opposed Bills Miss Last Chance to Move
Legislation that failed to pass the house in which it was introduced last year had one last chance this month to continue moving.
The following...
New CalCEO Council Focuses on Boosting California’s Economy
The California Foundation for Commerce & Education (CFCE) announced last week the creation of the CalCEO Council, a new advisory group comprised of experienced...
Regional Economic Study on Water Offers Insights for Statewide Impacts
Reduced water availability ultimately affects jobs, economic activity and food supplies outside the area short of water, according to a study completed last year...
Governor Proposes Balanced Budget, No New Taxes
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a $348.9 billion state budget for 2026–27, balanced without new taxes.
The proposal reflects more revenue than was expected when...
CFCE, Lawrence Livermore Partners Release AI Primer for Lawmakers
The California Foundation for Commerce & Education (CFCE), in partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Livermore Lab Foundation (LLF) this week...
SoCal Chamber Network Presents Unified Voice for South Bay Business
Local chambers of commerce and regional networks have been strong supporters of the California Chamber of Commerce efforts to advance policies that promote good-paying...
Employers’ Obligations Under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act
In Episode 236 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew...
Boosting California’s Economy and State Budget
New analyses of the California Chamber of Commerce ballot measure to streamline and modernize the construction of essential projects find it could result in...
Advocacy in Action
CalChamber’s advocacy team brings the voice of its member businesses into the halls of power in Sacramento, ensuring that state leaders fully understand the economic impacts of their decisions.
Governor Names CalChamber VP to California Innovation Council
Ronak Daylami, CalChamber vice president for advocacy, privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, has been named to the newly formed California Innovation Council.
Gov. Gavin Newsom...
More Film Projects Coming to State Due to Film Tax Credit Program
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week that 28 new film projects are coming to California thanks to awards funded by the film and television...
CalChamber Board Opposes Proposed Ballot Measures
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted formally last week to oppose two proposed ballot measures that would inflict lasting damage on...
Legislative Analyst Details State’s Fiscal Outlook, Budget Problem
Growing personal income tax collections have been a “bright spot” in the state’s fiscal outlook in recent months, California Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek told...
PAGA Reforms Already Delivering Positive Results
California’s landmark 2024 reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) are already showing positive results for employers and employees, according to a new...
Ninth Circuit Court Pauses Enforcement of Senate Bill 261
This week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided to pause enforcement of Senate Bill 261, a climate disclosure law, while a lawsuit filed...
Foundation Helps Highlight Honor Roll of Top Performing Schools
The Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a nonprofit organization that applies data science to accelerate student success, has released the 2025 Honor Roll list of...