California Chamber of Commerce

Another California Labor Law Struck Down by Federal Court

October 29, 2026 4:00 pmOctober 29, 2026 4:00 pm

Two times in recent years, the federal courts have invalidated California labor and employment laws, in line with the state’s business community’s arguments while the bills were pending in the Legislature. And, just this week, it happened a third time...

California Faces $670 Billion GDP Loss w/in 10 Years if AB 1776 Becomes Law

August 31, 2026 3:22 pmAugust 31, 2026 3:32 pm

“Legislation to rewrite the state’s robust antitrust law would wreak havoc on the Golden State’s economy and the tax dollars needed to fund vital government programs.” That bold statement comes from the California Chamber of Commerce regarding a real business-killing...

Kiley, GOP Lawmakers Urge HHS to Block Newsom’s Healthcare Tax

July 27, 2026 10:45 amJuly 27, 2026 10:45 am

Independent U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley of California, joined by Republican colleagues including Reps. Jay Obernolte, James Gallagher, Ken Calvert, Vince Fong, and Young Kim, has formally asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to deny federal approval of...

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra

Cal Chamber Endorsed Candidate Xavier Becerra Prioritizes Illegal Street Vendors over Legal Businesses

July 23, 2026 7:23 amJuly 23, 2026 9:37 am

Hey Cal Chamber, how do you feel about your endorsement of Xavier Becerra for Governor now? “Candidate for California Governor Xavier Becerra is prioritizing illegal immigrants over legal residents’ investment in brick and mortar businesses. Every policy he actually addresses...

Full-Page Ad Slams Cal Chamber for Becerra Endorsement

June 22, 2026 8:33 amJune 23, 2026 2:47 pm

The California Business & Industrial Alliance (CABIA) has a full-page ad in the California Post that slams the California Chamber of Commerce’s misguided endorsement of Xavier Becerra for Governor. As the Globe reported, last week the Cal Chamber announced they were...

Midnight Tax Hikes: Business Coalition, Assm Tangipa Blasts New Taxes in Record-Breaking California Budget

June 16, 2026 1:04 pmJune 16, 2026 1:06 pm

In the dead of night, California Democrats advanced a record $355 billion budget that includes significant new tax increases on digital software, insurance, and payroll-related costs, prompting sharp warnings from business groups and Republican Assemblyman David Tangipa. Tangipa took to...

How the Legislature Complies with Proposition 54’s 72-Hour Rule

September 6, 2025 2:00 pmSeptember 6, 2025 2:07 pm

Proposition 54, which was enacted by the voters at the November 2016 general election, adopted constitutional and statutory changes dealing with bill amendments and recordings of legislative proceedings. Among those provisions, how does the California Legislature comply with Prop. 54’s...