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US, Mexico Report Progress in Discussions Preceding Review of Free Trade Agreement
Following a meeting this week, representatives for the United States and Mexico reported “substantial progress” in their talks about bilateral trade relations and the...
Regional Economic Study on Water Offers Insights for Statewide Impacts
Reduced water availability ultimately affects jobs, economic activity and food supplies outside the area short of water, according to a study completed last year...
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...
Keeping Harassment Prevention Training Records as Required by Law
In the new year, we will be conducting harassment prevention training for our employees. What kind of training-related documentation and records are we required...
US House Votes to Extend Trade Preference Program for African Nations
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 340-54 on January 12 to extend a trade preference program that has been the model behind U.S.-African trade...
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...
US Court Largely Suspends California’s New Labor Law
On December 26, 2025, a federal court temporarily blocked major provisions of a new California labor law that would have given the California Public...
SoCal Chamber Network Presents Unified Voice for South Bay Business
Local chambers of commerce and regional networks have been strong supporters of the California Chamber of Commerce efforts to advance policies that promote good-paying...
