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Kaiser Foundation Executive to Chair Board in 2024

Janet A. Liang, executive vice president, group president and chief operating officer (COO), care delivery, for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals, has been elected as 2024 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

CalChamber Supports Prop. 1 to Finance More Housing to Address Mental Health, Homelessness Crises

The CalChamber Board has voted to endorse Proposition 1, a key element of Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the state’s mental health and homelessness crises.

POLITICO Expert Outlines Multiple Scenarios for 2024 Elections

Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief and senior political columnist, POLITICO, entertains the audience at the CalChamber Board of Directors dinner on December 7 with anecdotes from his coverage of national political figures and presidential election politics.

CalChamber Board Weighs Challenges in Age of Artificial Intelligence

Jonathan Brill, business futurist and transformation architect, describes for the CalChamber Board of Directors on December 8 his study of the “science of luck” — business decision making in times of uncertainty.

Congressman Adam Schiff Meets with CalChamber Board

Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), 12-term representative of the 30th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, gives a recap of his background for the CalChamber Board of Directors on December 8.

What Employers Should Know About New Workplace Violence Rule

In Episode 188 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts sits down with Bianca Saad, CalChamber general counsel, labor and employment,...

CalChamber Releases Annual Vote Record

The California Chamber of Commerce has released its annual vote record, summarizing key votes of legislators on proposals affecting the well-being of employers and...

Amazon’s Impact in California: Driving Growth and Opportunity

In the dynamic business world, Amazon has become a significant player, affecting both shopping and work culture.

CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2023

This report for the first year of the 2023–2024 legislative session focuses on California legislators’ votes on California Chamber of Commerce priority bills. This is...

CalChamber Best Business Votes 2023

Legislators are listed in descending order according to how often they voted in accord with the California Chamber of Commerce position (first number) versus...

New Assembly Committee Will Focus on Retail Theft Solutions

A new select committee has been formed in the California Assembly to identify policy solutions for retail theft. The Select Committee on Retail Theft will...

Lively Exchanges Help Shed Light on Policy Challenges, Potential Solutions

A record crowd gathered in Laguna Niguel on October 24 and 25 for the annual CalChamber Public Affairs Conference. The packed day-and-a-half agenda still...

CalChamber Creates Center on Small Business Policy

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera this week announced the creation of the CalChamber Small Business Policy Center, a new effort...

New Laws California Employers Will Need to Follow in 2024

In Episode 187 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman review several new laws that...

Sutter Health: Working to Help Californians Access Health Care

This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...