Elections
CalChamber Opposes Ballot Measure Raising Minimum Wage to $18 an Hour
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken an oppose position on Proposition 32, a November ballot measure that would increase California’s...
Analysis: California Primary Election Moving Closer to Completion
The California Primary Election months (yes, months) are finally nearing completion. All that remains is the final certification of the vote on April 12...
Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Proposition 1 Plan to Battle Homelessness
California voters have approved Proposition 1, Governor Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to address the interrelated social crises of homelessness, untreated serious mental illness and...
Overview of March Ballot Measure
Following is a brief summary of Proposition 1, which will appear on the March 5 Primary Election ballot. The California Chamber of Commerce supports...
Local Chambers Rally for PAGA Reform
In a remarkable display of unified action, local chambers of commerce across California are taking a stand, meeting with state legislators to advocate for...
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 Briefs Local Chambers, Business Allies on Prop. 1 Benefits
The resources that Proposition 1 will unlock to tackle the homelessness issue, as well as the measure’s accountability and local control provisions, were highlighted...
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.
CalChamber Opposes Ill-Advised Bill Changing Referendum Question
The California Chamber of Commerce continues to oppose legislation proposing to alter how referendums on state laws are presented to voters.
The bill, AB 421...
Assembly Committee OKs Bill Attacking Direct Democracy System
Legislation that will take away Californians’ ability to vote on their legislators’ actions passed the Assembly Elections Committee this week.
The bill, AB 421 (Bryan;...
