(Nov. 9, 2026) Sacramento, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today issued a statement from President & CEO Jennifer Barrera (@CalChamberJen) on the ruling by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that found First Amendment violations in two climate-related state laws, SB 253 co/JVVid3CBKL

In this week's news from the CalChamber Alert:

⦁ State Water Board Approves Update to Bay-Delta Water Plan @CaWaterBoards
⦁ Governor Proposes Major Expansion of California Film and Television Tax Credit Program #FilmTaxCredit
⦁ CalChamber Backs Extending Suspension of #Shipping
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Congratulations @XavierBecerra! Honored to celebrate your historic victory and look forward to working with you as California’s next Governor.

TODAY IS THE DAY! If you haven’t already, remember to vote YES on #Prop45 by 8 PM for a more affordable California! Find your nearest ballot drop-off location or vote center here: app.sosha.ai/s/0yFbzMK4

In this week's news from the Trade Update:

⦁ CalChamber Backs Extending Suspension of China-Built Vessel Fees
⦁ Canada's Carney reports progress in trade talks with US. Trump talks up 'concept' of a deal
⦁ US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
⦁ onald J. Trump Adjusts Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and their Parts and Components into the United States
⦁ International Trade News and Events

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Twenty-six newspapers across California, along with the Wall Street Journal, have now endorsed #Proposition45, the Building an Affordable California Act, and urged a yes vote on the measure.

Support continues to grow as editorial boards recognize the need to lower costs and s faster.

⦁ Cutting Costly Delays to Move Projects Forward Faster
⦁ #Prop45 Applies Only to Essential Projects
⦁ A Diverse Coalition of Supporters

@YesProp45CA
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Sutter Health's experience in Emeryville highlights how California's broken approval process is making it too difficult to build the essential health care infrastructure our communities need.

@CalChamber President & CEO Jennifer Barrera explains why #Prop45 is the solution. ⬇️

“The people who keep our economy running increasingly cannot afford to live here” writes Jeri Hansen with the @NapaChamber in the @NapaRegister.

🍇From wineries and restaurants to health care providers, Napa Valley employers are feeling the effects of California’s high cost of living. More than 30,000 workers commute into Napa County for their jobs, and thousands of families have been priced out of the region entirely.

Our communities and businesses depend on a workforce that can afford to live nearby. #Prop45 can help cut costly delays and get more homes and essential infrastructure built. #YESon45 🏠
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From turning on the lights to getting to work or school, Californians rely on essential infrastructure every day. YES on Prop 45 streamlines housing, water, transportation, schools, clean energy and more to support Californians and help make our state more affordable.

⏰ Even a lawsuit without merit can cause “multiyear project delays,” legal experts write in @MHNonline. California can’t afford to keep waiting for the homes families need. #YESon45 🏠 bit.ly/4ziQ6y4

🗳️ Make your voice heard & vote YES on #Prop45 for a more affordable California! It's time to cut costly delays, lower costs & deliver the basics we depend on.

Don’t wait—return your ballot at an official drop box or voting location.📍 Find yours here: bit.ly/47IexrI

YES on Prop 45 streamlines the projects Californians rely on every day—from housing and water to transportation, schools and clean energy. These projects touch communities across the state and help meet California’s growing infrastructure needs.

Of the hundreds of bills introduced by state lawmakers, CalChamber’s 2026 Affordability Agenda tracked proposals affecting the cost of living and doing business in California.

See the final status report on CalChamber priority bills: advocacy.calchamber.com/alert/2026/10/…
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In this week's news from the Trade Update:

⦁ Trump says Canada #tradedeal coming 'soon'
⦁ US Trade Representative Begins Prelude to 2027 Review of US-Mexico-Canada Pact (#USMCA)
⦁ #APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability
⦁ United Maritime Cooperation MOU
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From the water we use in the morning to the roads we travel and the schools our kids attend, infrastructure is part of everyday life in California. Prop 45 streamlines the essential projects we depend on.

San Diego Union-Tribune: “Local governments would still have considerable authority” to protect the environment when reviewing essential projects under Prop 45. Let’s modernize the process and build an affordable California.
@YesProp45CA

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California’s environmental protections are important to all of us.

Prop 45 ensures those protections remain while streamlining the review of housing, clean energy and water, and public works. Vote for an affordable California: Vote YES on 45. @YesProp45CA

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