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...
CFCE, Lawrence Livermore Partners Release AI Primer for Lawmakers
The California Founation 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...