Issues

Report Details How California Can Achieve Climate Goals by 2045

California can achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2045 if it swiftly changes how it currently plans, executes and funds the energy transition, according to...

Join Impact California: Amplify Your Voice

After returning from their summer recess on Monday, in the next few weeks, legislators will be making critical decisions that will shape the future...

CalChamber, Tech Experts, Leading Calif. Democrat Oppose AI Bill

An artificial intelligence (AI) bill opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce and other groups, was sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File...

Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Public Hearing Scheduled for August 27

On August 27, the State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual public hearing on property taxes and the Alcoholic Beverage Tax to...

CalChamber Opposes Ballot Measure Raising Minimum Wage to $18 an Hour

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken an oppose position on Proposition 32, a November ballot measure that would increase California’s...

Governor Signs CalChamber-Sponsored Small Employer Family Leave Mediation Bill

Legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce to make permanent the small employer family leave mediation program has been signed by Governor Gavin...

Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Rule in Effect Now

The state Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the Cal/OSHA regulations to protect employees working indoors from heat illness. The regulations went into...

Job Killer Bill Chilling Employer Speech Awaits Action in Assembly

A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that chills employer speech on certain matters, including unionization, awaits action in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The...

CalChamber-Sponsored AI Literacy Bill Awaits Action in Senate

Legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce to foster artificial intelligence (AI) instruction in California schools awaits action in the California Senate when...

Governor Newsom Signs PAGA Reform Bills

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law the two Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform measures, both supported by the California Chamber of Commerce...