CalChamber, Allied Groups Sue California Over Climate Disclosure Laws
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business groups are challenging California’s new climate reporting laws, SB 253 (Wiener; D-San Francisco) and...
US Bill Aims to Help Local Businesses Hurt by Transportation Projects
Pending federal legislation aims to help local businesses and nonprofit groups when their operations are disrupted by federally funded transit or highway transportation projects.
The...
Cybersecurity Training Available Now from CalChamber
The rise in digital crime is astounding: At the current growth rate, cyberattacks will cost businesses about $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 — an...
Women Leaders Back Prop.1
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera underscored support for Proposition 1 during an event assembled by women business, health care, and...
CalChamber Promotes Three to Senior Policy Advocates
The California Chamber of Commerce promoted Ashley Hoffman, Robert Moutrie and Preston R. Young to senior policy advocates on January 1, 2024 in recognition...
NextEra Energy Resources: Pioneering the Future of Energy Nationwide
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...
Business Legislative Wins and What Employers Can Expect in 2024
In Episode 189 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman and Chris...
What Employers Should Know About Latest Paid Sick Leave Expansion
In Episode 190 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber employment law expert Ellen Savage discuss what employers need...
California Finance Director Projects Slow Economic Growth; No New General Tax Increases Planned to Cover Budget Shortfall
California is expected to see slow but steady revenue growth in the 2024–2025 fiscal year, requiring state leaders to cover a $37.8 billion budget...
Finance Director to Review 2024 California Budget in Jan. 17 Webinar
California Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw will be outlining Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2024 budget priorities in a free online webinar presented by the California Chamber...
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,...