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Challenges Facing State Focus of Annual Gathering
Diving into some of the tough issues facing California sparked spirited and often amusing exchanges at the 2025 CalChamber Public Affairs Conference in Orange...
US and China Pause Port Fees
During his recent trip to Asia, President Donald Trump agreed to cooperate on shipbuilding with South Korea and Japan — and agreed with China...
CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2025
This report for the first year of the 2025–2026 legislative session focuses on California legislators’ votes on California Chamber of Commerce priority bills.
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‘Building an Affordable California’ Ballot Initiative
Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce filed a request with the Office of the Attorney General for title and summary on a ballot...
CalChamber Staff Promotions: Continued Support for Members, Business
Jennifer Barrera, president and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce, this week announced the promotion of several team members for their outstanding work...
Let’s Build an Affordable California
It’s politically popular these days to talk about making the Golden State more affordable, perhaps because we can no longer ignore the impossibly high...
Legislative Year Ends with Strong Finish for Business
On Oct. 13, Gov. Gavin Newsom took his final actions on the 917 bills sent to his desk over the course of the year...
Q&A: Five Things to Know About Our Local Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of commerce are front-line advocates for communities and the entrepreneurs who keep our economy strong. CalChamber is a proud supporter of these vital...
Concerns about Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts on Politics?
An employee told me that one of our new hires has made public social media posts the employee finds concerning. The employee is worried...
US Judge Grants Chamber Request to Block SB 399
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction requested by the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Restaurant Association, and the Western Growers Association,...
