Golden State Today

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera issued a statement today following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of a package of bills aimed at improving public safety and addressing retail theft in the state.

“California business owners and operators, and the customers they serve, greatly appreciate the leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire to address retail theft issues in California. The new laws signed by Governor Newsom today provide important tools for law enforcement and prosecutors to crack down on organized crime rings and retail thieves, and also send a strong signal that California is serious about holding criminals accountable. We are grateful that so many groups came together—including business and retail leaders, law enforcement and policymakers—to address the problem with meaningful reforms.”