Issues

CalChamber Keeps Up Pressure to Kill Bad Bills

CalChamber policy advocates are continuing end-of-session pressure to minimize potential damage from harmful legislative measures as they head to the Assembly and Senate floors...

AI Models Bill Will Hurt Economy, State Industry Leadership, Study Concludes

The California economy and state leadership in the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry will be hurt by a pending bill that aims to establish...

Governor Signs Legislation Combating Retail Theft

California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation to improve public safety and reduce retail theft passed the Legislature this week and was signed by Governor Gavin...

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...