A major water storage project for California moved ahead this month with the approval of additional funding to offset added costs. The Sites Reservoir project received a funding increase of nearly $219 million from the California Water Commission to balance expected cost increases due to inflation and resulting higher construction costs. Sites Reservoir is a […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
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California lawmakers should carefully balance efforts to regulate the state’s growing AI industry with ways to support its sweeping potential for economic growth, CalChamber’s top-ranking official told a standing-room-only audience in Sacramento gathered to discuss politics and public policy. CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, appearing yesterday at the Politico California Policy Summit, said the […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Following are answers to common questions about the impact tariffs have on the U.S. and California economies. • How can tariffs affect trade between two countries (in a general sense)? The California Chamber of Commerce continues to voice concern about tariffs and any other actions that create uncertainty and increase the cost of doing business […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
California, Denmark Agree to Cooperate on Climate, Technology Efforts, CalChamber, California Show Support for Rebuilding Ukraine, Zambia-U.S. State-Level Partnership Roadshow 2025, European, Asian postal services to halt shipments to US after end of de minimis tariff exemption, Joint Statement on a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, Joint Statement on U.S.-China Economic and Trade Meeting in Stockholm, Meeting of the Advisory Commi...| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
The status of trade and investment between California and Asia and the effects of U.S. trade tariffs were the focus of the first informational hearing of an Assembly select committee last week. The first hearing of the Assembly Select Committee on Asia/California Trade and Investment on August 20 was preceded by a lunch at the […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Denmark’s minister for foreign affairs visited California last week to oversee the signing of an agreement to cooperate on climate and technology efforts. Joining California Gov. Gavin Newsom at the August 22 signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) were Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Ambassador of Denmark to the U.S. […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Narrow Interpretation of Law Earlier this month, the California Supreme Court decided a case that determines whether federal law preempts a California law enacted in 2019 that regulates when arbitration fees must be paid. The California Chamber of Commerce joined other groups in filing a friend-of-the-court brief in the case of Hohenshelt v. Superior Court. […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
The California Chamber of Commerce today launched a broad public awareness campaign urging state officials to ensure that California remains the global leader in developing and supporting the artificial intelligence (AI) economy. The campaign features digital advertisements and videos to be widely distributed across various media platforms and in public locations over the next several […]| 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
CalChamber Policy Staff: Jon Kendrick Jon Kendrick Policy Advocate Energy, Climate, Transportation Jon Kendrick joined the California Chamber of Commerce| 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
CalChamber Policy Staff: Ashley Hoffman Ashley Hoffman Senior Policy Advocate Labor and Employment, Workers’ Compensation Ashley Hoffman joined the| 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
