Issues
CalChamber Urges Stronger Cost Containment in Cap-and-Trade Updates
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to revise its proposed amendments to the state’s Cap and Trade...
Cal/OSHA Releases Proposed Workplace Inspection ‘Walkaround’ Rule
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) recently published a proposed rule broadly defining who may accompany Cal/OSHA representatives during workplace safety...
Initiative Reaches Key Signature Threshold Early
Last week, the Building an Affordable California Act campaign notified the California Secretary of State that it has surpassed the 25% signature threshold required...
CalChamber Opposes Risky Changes to Antitrust Law
Last week, the California Law Revision Commission approved recommended legislative language to significantly amend the state’s antitrust law and create a new Single Firm...
CalChamber-Opposed Bills Miss Last Chance to Move
Legislation that failed to pass the house in which it was introduced last year had one last chance this month to continue moving.
The following...
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...
Pending Bill on Stormwater Permits May Boost Costs Statewide
Businesses, schools, hospitals, community centers, places of worship and a host of other entities across the state could face huge new costs if legislation...
