Attendees Celebrate Links, Look to Future Success
The connections, hard work and mutual support behind the success of women leaders were on display this week at the second annual Women’s Leadership...
Barrera Joins State Water Plan Committee
CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera has joined a state advisory panel to help shape a new, multi-year water plan for California — a...
Women’s Council Funds Scholarships for Future Women Leaders
Scholarships to support future women leaders of California will grow thanks to $50,000 raised through the CalChamber Women’s Leadership Council.
The funding for the Minerva...
CSU Bakersfield Names CalChamber President to Alumni Hall of Fame
CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera was inducted into the California State University, Bakersfield Alumni Hall of Fame last week. With Barrera (second from...
Business Coalition Opposes Undermining Antitrust Law
Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce joined a broad coalition representing nearly every sector of the California economy in criticizing a newly introduced...
CalChamber Names Policy Advocate for Labor/Workers’ Comp Issues
Sacramento attorney Andrea N. Lynch joined the California Chamber of Commerce last week to lead the organization’s advocacy on labor and employment and workers’...
Initiative Reaches Key Signature Threshold Early
Last week, the Building an Affordable California Act campaign notified the California Secretary of State that it has surpassed the 25% signature threshold required...
Business Coalition Applauds Key Provisions of New PAGA Regulations
The FixPAGA Coalition, first formed in 2021 to support needed reforms to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), issued a statement this week after...
Wearable Technologies in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know
As wearable technology moves from wrists and pockets to glasses, jewelry and even clothing, California employers are confronting a new set of workplace questions...
CalChamber Opposes Risky Changes to Antitrust Law
Last week, the California Law Revision Commission approved recommended legislative language to significantly amend the state’s antitrust law and create a new Single Firm...
Wet December, Dry January, and a Slight Boost in Projected Water Deliveries
State water officials last week announced a slight increase in water they expect to deliver to homes, businesses and farms this year but warned...
Employee Handbook: New Year Good Time to Audit/Update Policies
As California employers settle into 2026, it’s a good time to shift focus from learning new laws to putting them into practice. A tool...
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...