Budget Writers: AB 1776 Will Worsen State Deficit
Two new estimates — including one from the California Department of Finance — affirm what experts have been saying for months: legislation to rewrite...
Capitol Weekly Names Zaremberg to Hall of Fame
Former CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg’s lasting impact on California policies and politics was acknowledged this week when he was named in memoriam...
CalChamber Execs Ranked Among California’s Top Political Influencers
Two CalChamber executive team members earned spots on an annual list honoring the most influential figures in California politics and public policy.
The Top 100...
New Funding Available for California Paid Family Leave Grants
A new round of funding is now available through California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) Grant Program to help small businesses offset costs that can...
Chamber Urges Committee: Reject Risky Antitrust Plan
The California Chamber of Commerce, along with a large and diverse coalition representing key parts of the state’s economy, is urging the state Senate...
Setting the Record Straight on AB 2564: Myths vs. Facts
As California’s legislative session nears its conclusion at the end of the month, CalChamber continues to oppose AB 2564 (Ward; D-San Diego), a bill...
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...