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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...
Using REAL ID vs. NonREAL ID for Form I-9 Documentation
A new hire provided their nonREAL ID driver license for their Form I-9 documentation. Can I use this to satisfy the I-9 documentation requirement?
Yes....
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 Foundation for Commerce & Education (CFCE), in partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Livermore Lab Foundation (LLF) this week...
Assembly Committee Passes Cost Driver Health Care Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce- opposed Cost Driver bill passed the Assembly Health Committee this week despite warnings that it would hinder the affordability...
US Court Largely Suspends California’s New Labor Law
On December 26, 2025, a federal court temporarily blocked major provisions of a new California labor law that would have given the California Public...
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...
Tariffs Leave CalChamber Members Wary, Bracing for Impact in 2026
California Chamber of Commerce members report new federal tariffs have had a variety of impacts on their companies and believe more challenges are on...
