Tag: Housing

Governor’s Budget Proposal: $322 Billion with No Deficit

Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced $322.3 billion budget without a deficit. His fiscal plan provides for $228.9 billion in general fund spending...

CalChamber Backs Bay-Delta Plan Update that Prevents Reduced Water Supplies

The California Chamber of Commerce and a diverse coalition of organizations highlighted the far-reaching economic impacts of proposed changes to water management within the...

The People’s Voice: Annual Poll Outlines Priorities for New Legislature

Some key takeaways from this year’s CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice 2024, include the fact that California voters want more focus on growing jobs...

CalChamber-Supported Bills Still Moving

Proposals still moving in the Legislature include a number of California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills that will help small businesses and others with matters...

Data Show Positive Economic Trends; Housing, Labor Supply Shortfalls Continue

Despite the Narratives, California Is Doing OK The U.S. economy entered 2024 at a good pace. Consumer spending continues to hum along, inflation has cooled,...

Bill Increasing Housing Costs Likely Dead for the Year

A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that would have exacerbated the state’s housing shortage, raised residential housing prices across the board, and...

CalChamber Adds Bills to 2024 Job Killer List

This week the California Chamber of Commerce added four bills to its 2024 Job Killer List. They are: • AB 2230 (Bennett; D-Ventura) Worsens Housing Crisis....

Job Killer Bills Die Early in New Legislative Year

As the new legislative year began, several job killer bills were laid to rest again following continued strong opposition from the California Chamber of...

Infrastructure, Innovation Highlighted by Key Speakers

California’s infrastructure needs and ability to find innovative solutions were highlighted last week in remarks at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast. California Governor Gavin...

Find Common Ground, Path to Solutions to Produce Long-Term Success for All

Following are remarks presented by Gregory S. Bielli, 2023 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, at the 97th Annual Sacramento...