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Details Change But Tariffs a Key Priority for Trump Administration
While the details have changed several times, tariffs are key to this administration. As this story was being prepared for publication, August 1 is...
New Report: AB 566 Threatens California Economy, Consumers, Small Businesses
A new report by Capitol Matrix Consulting, commissioned by the California Chamber of Commerce, concludes that Assembly Bill 566 (AB 566) poses a significant...
State Budget for 2025–26: What’s In, What’s Out
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a series of bills to enact the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, a $321...
CEQA Relief for Housing in Budget Trailer Bills
A package of budget-related bills that include changes to how environmental laws are applied to some types of housing in urban areas was signed...
Deductions from Employee Wages Not Allowed Except in Limited Cases
One of our employees is continually short on their cash drawer. Can we deduct the shortage from the employee’s tips if the employee agrees...
Governor Signs Cost Cutter Film Tax Credit Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce- supported bill to help grow and retain jobs in one of California’s signature industries has been signed into law.
AB...
President Trump Revises, Delays Tariffs
August 1 is the new expiration date for some countries’ tariff rates and the start of revised tariff rates for other nations.
On July 7,...
CalChamber ‘Rate Realities’ Campaign Highlights Drivers Behind Electricity Costs
Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce launched its “Rate Realities” campaign to raise awareness about the true drivers behind California’s electricity costs while...
CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Mark Longtime Alliance on Trade Matters
A working luncheon in Sacramento enabled longtime trade allies from the California Chamber of Commerce and leading associations of Japanese businesses to exchange thoughts...
Coalition Again Urges U.S. Trade Rep Not to Proceed with Anti-China Proposal
The California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 160 other organizations on July 7 in once again urging the Office of the U.S. Trade...
