Issues
Bill Limiting Workplace Automation Tech Moves
Legislation that could saddle California business owners with significant new costs passed an Assembly policy committee this week.
The California Chamber of Commerce has identified...
New CalChamber Web Page Offers Employer Immigration Law Resources
To help employers, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a web page with links to federal, state and CalChamber resources about immigration...
Foundation Brings Cap-and-Trade Program Experts to Policy Makers
Experts shaping California’s environmental future came to Sacramento earlier this month to present a briefing on their groundbreaking studies examining efforts to reduce carbon...
Legislators Embrace CalChamber’s Call for Affordability in House of Origin Actions
In acting to set aside costly policy proposals and mitigate the burdensome costs in others, members of the California Legislature agreed last week to...
Cost-Effective Climate Plan in Governor’s Budget
Last week as part of his revised budget plan, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed extending California’s cap-and-trade climate change program without any structural changes.
The California...
Project to Improve California Water Supply Part of Budget Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised budget plan, introduced last week, included a package to streamline a project central to securing California’s water future.
The Governor unveiled...
Foundation Hosts Briefing on Real-World Uses of Open Source AI
The real-world uses of open source artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, public services, national security and small business operations were the focus of...
Governor Releases Revised Budget Plan for 2025–26
This week, Governor Gavin Newsom released his May revision plan for the 2025–26 state budget, including adjustments for a new shortfall estimated at $12...
Cost Driver Creating New Reasons to Sue for Consumer-Friendly Pricing Passes Assembly
Legislation identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Driver that will hurt existing consumer-friendly pricing practices passed the Assembly this week.
The...
Cost Cutters Update: Bills Reducing Costs Moving through Legislature
A number of proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as Cost Cutters that reduce expenses for Californians are moving in the Legislature.
Following...
