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Women’s History Month Provides Opportunity to Reflect on Contributions of Women in Business
As Women’s History Month begins March 1, the California Chamber of Commerce kicks off a month-long celebration highlighting the role of women in business...
Single-Payer Health Care Bill Introduced in Legislature
A bill that would enact a single-payer health care coverage system in California was introduced for the second consecutive year by Assemblymember Ash Kalra...
Two Local Chamber Leaders Join CalChamber Board
In December, the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors updated the organization’s bylaws to add two new seats specifically for local chamber CEOs,...
How State Cannabis Laws Affect Testing, Questions About Use
I’ve heard California law protects employees who use cannabis. Is it true that we can no longer test for, or discipline, an employee who...
CalChamber-Opposed Bills Stall; Dead for the Year
Three California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills have stalled in the California Assembly and are dead for the year.
The bills dealt with political contributions, non-compete...
Local Tax Measures Totaling $3.9+ Billion on March Ballots
Local tax and bond measures that cumulatively would increase taxes by more than $3.9 billion will appear on March ballots up and down the...
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...
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...
CalChamber, Coalition Support Healthy Rivers & Landscapes Update to Water Plan
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of statewide organizations has asked the State Water Resources Control Board to support a novel approach...
