Luis Quiñonez Luis Quiñonez President California Foundation for Commerce and Education Luis Quiñonez was named president of the California Foundation for| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
The 2024 law imposed sweeping limits on the communications rights of employers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (Oct. 1, 2025) Sacramento, CA – A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction requested by the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Restaurant Association, and the Western Growers Association, to block enforcement of […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Consul General Explains Mexico’s Reaction to Changed Approach of US Trade Policy, Carney says Canada-US trade talks will move to USMCA review process, Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties ahead of USMCA trade deal review, Letter to the Secretary of Commerce on the H-1B Program, Special Coverage of UNGA80, Kenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year extension to AGOA, Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products into the United States, Fact Sheet: The U.S...| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss several employment-related bills sent to the Governor to potentially sign into law and what these could mean for employers. After thousands of bills were introduced in 2025 — including some having a direct impact […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
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Business leaders trust California voters to decide how they will best be represented in Congress FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Myers| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
AI holds immense potential to drive progress and solve complex challenges, and for decades, California has been at the forefront of those kinds of technological innovations. Keeping California leading requires a balanced, risk-focused regulatory framework that permits safe innovation, rather than stifling it. Making competition harder could cause California companies to expand elsewhere, costing the state’s economy billions.| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
The California economy and state leadership in the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry will be hurt by a pending bill that aims to establish a| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
CalChamber Policy Staff: Kristopher Anderson Kristopher Anderson Policy Advocate Water, Agriculture and Resources Kristopher Anderson joined the| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
CalChamber Urges Congress to Renew African Trade Program, U.S. Chamber Advocates for Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), US-UK Nuclear Pact to Precede Tech, Whisky Deals on Trump Visit, Long-wrought WTO global agreement aimed at reducing overfishing takes effect, State of the Union: "This must be Europe’s independence moment.", Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump tariff case this fall, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Hosts Alaska Seafood Roundtable, USTR ...| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
This week the California Chamber of Commerce urged members of the California congressional delegation to support a last-minute push to renew a trade preference program for sub-Saharan African nations before it expires at the end of September. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a trade preference program that has been the model behind […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Lawmakers embraced Cost Cutter bills and rejected almost all Cost Driver bills (September 16, 2025) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce announced today a strong showing for its 2025 Affordability Agenda, a checklist used to analyze the economic impact of proposed laws during the first year of the legislative session. Of the more […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Effectively handling employee discipline and termination is a challenging and risky responsibility for employers. CalChamber’s “Discipline and Termination: Do’s and Don’ts” webinar, set for September 18, can help employers manage their discipline and termination processes with confidence. In this webinar, CalChamber employment law experts will guide webinar attendees through the steps for employee discipline and […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
The California Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday joined a broad coalition in supporting final amendments to a plan for the Golden State to participate in an expanded regional electricity market — thanking Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders for their leadership in crafting a bill with strong support from business, labor, and environmental groups. Assembly […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
A CalChamber-led coalition of business groups, including local chambers of commerce, has stopped a Cost Driver bill that would have exposed employers to a| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (August 25, 2025) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
Tariffs Definition According to the U.S. International Trade Administration, a tariff or duty (the words are used interchangeably) is a tax levied by| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken an oppose position on Proposition 32, a November ballot measure that would increase| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
A recent report by Capitol Matrix Consulting, commissioned by the California Chamber of Commerce, concludes that Assembly Bill 566 (AB 566) poses a| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced $322.3 budget without a deficit. His fiscal plan provides for $228.9 billion in general fund| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
Details Change But Tariffs a Key Priority for Trump Administration, Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates, Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries, Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border, Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of Brazil, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Action to Address the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper, On the Nomination PN22-13: William Kimmitt, of Vi...| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
Profiles of CalChamber member companies whose activities help keep the California economy strong and moving forward.| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
Fact Sheet: The United States and European Union Reach Massive Trade Deal, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement, Fact Sheet: The United States and Indonesia Reach Historic Trade Deal, Joint Statement on Framework for United States-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, Ambassador Greer and Secretary Rollins Issue Statements Following Australia’s Decision to Open Historic Market Access to U.S. Beef, DG Okonjo-Iwea...| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (July 24, 2025) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
SB 540 (Becker; D-Menlo Park) Independent Regional Energy Organization: Authorizes the California Independent System Operator and California utilities to integrate into a broader regional energy market governed by an independent regional organization. Will reduce energy costs for Californians. Top Story - April 23, 2025 Failed deadline to pass policy committee in second house, July 17, 2025.| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
The Workplace: a Podcast by CalChamber The Workplace is a podcast by CalChamber that provides expert and entertaining commentary on issues critical to| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
We Pay The Tariffs, G3 Partners Opens Procomer Office in Silicon Valley to Accelerate U.S. Investment into Costa Rica, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Continues Enforcement of Reciprocal Tariffs and Announces New Tariff Rates, US Ambassador Says ‘Win-Win’ Trade Deal With Canada Is Within Reach, Programme of the Danish EU Presidency, Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates, President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill: A Win for Workers, Farmers, and America’s Futur...| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
The California Chamber of Commerce is the largest broad-based business advocate to government in California, working at the state and federal levels for policies to strengthen California.| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Sheppard Mullins Partner Greg Berk and Sheppard Mullins| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
CalChamber Policy Staff: Adam Regele Adam Regele Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Environmental Policy, Housing and Land Use, Product| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
CalChamber Policy Staff: Robert Moutrie Robert Moutrie Senior Policy Advocate Education, Legal Reform and Protection, Workplace Safety, Tourism,| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
CalChamber Executive Team & Policy Staff: Susanne T. Stirling Susanne T. Stirling Senior Vice President, International Affairs Susanne Thorsen Stirling| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
CalChamber Legal Affairs Staff: Vanessa M. Greene Vanessa M. Greene Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa M. Greene joined the CalChamber legal| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce