Issues
Governor’s Budget Proposal: $322 Billion with No Deficit
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced $322.3 billion budget without a deficit.
His fiscal plan provides for $228.9 billion in general fund spending...
CalChamber Members Step Up to Help Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
Not long after the Los Angeles firestorms blew across the county, leaving behind smoking ruins, California Chamber of Commerce member companies were among the...
New 2025 Employment Laws Reminder
2025 brings numerous employment law updates, so here’s a quick reminder of the new changes that employers should be prepared for, including:
• Updated employment...
Business Leaders Urge Newsom to Restore R&D Tax Credit
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business leaders are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to consider restoring California’s research and development (R&D)...
Legislative Analyst Forecasts Multiyear State Budget Deficits
The new year will bring in big changes to California politics and governance.
Some 35 new legislators will start work in the State Capitol. A...
The People’s Voice: Annual Poll Outlines Priorities for New Legislature
Some key takeaways from this year’s CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice 2024, include the fact that California voters want more focus on growing jobs...
Proposed Privacy Regulations Will Hurt Business, Consumers
Businesses, consumers and governments in California will suffer net losses from proposed rules pending before the state privacy agency, according to a report released...
Balance Cost Concerns with Achieving Climate Goals
Businesses and consumers could face higher fuel costs from proposed changes to the longstanding state Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, the California Chamber...
Flawed Premise Undermines Case for More Regulation of Markets
Is the California free market sufficiently competitive, or should the Legislature and courts make new rules governing the state’s $4 trillion economy? This complex...
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform: State Industrial Relations Dept. Publishes FAQs
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and its recent reforms,...
