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Broad Coalition of Farmers, Dairy Product Makers, Packaging Manufacturers, Restaurants, and Grocers Sue California Over “Speech Ban” Law That Undermines Recycling and Violates the First Amendment

(Mar. 17, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA – A broad coalition of farmers, food producers, restaurants, packaging manufacturers, and grocers today filed a federal lawsuit challenging California’s SB 343 (2021), calling the law an unconstitutional restriction on free speech that will reduce recycling, confuse consumers, and increase cost pressures for California families.

News January 29, 2026

Business Organizations Applaud Decision to Sideline Senate Bill 310

(Jan. 29, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA – The coalition of business advocacy organizations that came together almost two years ago to reform California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) today released the following statement on the failure of Senate Bill 310 to meet the legislative deadline for Senate passage:

News January 26, 2026

Business Coalition Urges Legislature To Reject Senate Bill 310

(Jan. 23, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA – A historic reform between business groups and labor to reduce abusive lawsuits and expedite recovery for employees is once again under attack, this time by newly amended legislation in the California Legislature.

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Broad Coalition of Farmers, Dairy Product Makers, Packaging Manufacturers, Restaurants, and Grocers Sue California Over “Speech Ban” Law That Undermines Recycling and Violates the First Amendment

Business Organizations Applaud Decision to Sideline Senate Bill 310

Business Coalition Urges Legislature To Reject Senate Bill 310

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