This monthly publication provides a synopsis of the Chamber’s local and international policy work as well as pertinent policy-related news in a quick-read format. Policy Update is distributed the fourth Thursday of each month.
Newsletters
May 26, 2022 – SD/TJ Mayors sign MOU, Sports Arena Vote, Stream IBA Forum
April 28, 2022 – Mayor Todd Gloria’s FY23 Proposed Budget, IBA Forum, End to Title 42
March 24, 2022 – CalOSHA Extends Emergency Order, DHS and President Obrador Commit to Accelerate Otay II, #SDinSAC
February 24, 2022 – IBA Forum, Newsom Extends COVID-19 Paid Family Sick Leave, Chamber and USD Partner on CaliBaja Economy Report
January 27, 2022 – 2022/23 California Blueprint Budget Proposal, Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City Address, #SDinDC
December 16, 2021 – California Reinstates Mask Mandate, President AMLO Visits Tijuana, San Diego Legislative Update
November 18, 2021 – Cal/OSHA Update, Legislative Lounge 2021, San Diego-Tijuana Wins World Design Capital 2024
October 22, 2021 – Cross-Border Travel Update, Baja’s Election Updates, International Business Affairs Forum – November 18
September 24, 2021 – Mexico City Summit Recap, President Biden Proposes Sweeping Vaccine Mandates, California Legislative Cycle Comes to Close
August 26, 2021 – Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval, Tom Reott Named New U.S. Consul General in Tijuana, State Lawmakers Introduce Border Health Security Act
July 22, 2021 – Mexico City Summit on August 31 & September 1, Todd Gloria Rolls Out Housing Plan, Cross-Border Non-Essential Travel Update
June 24, 2021 – State Launches Vaccination Record Portal, Mexico’s 2021 Election Update, Cross-Border Vaccination Program
May 27, 2021 – CalOSHA Postpones Taking on New Regulations, H.R. 3028 Creates Investment Opportunity for LPOE, Border Restrictions Extended to June 21
April 22, 2021 – President Biden Calls for PTO for Vaccinations, Baja Election Candidates Revealed, New U.S. Trade Representative Announced, and What the Declining Unemployment Rates Could Mean for the State of California
March 25, 2021 – State Provides Updated Vaccine Guidance, Governor Newsom Hints at Green Tier, Time to Vaccinate Campaign, President Biden Meets with President Lopez Obrador
February 25, 2021 – IBA Forum: Global Britain 2021 – A Look at the Future of the San Diego – UK Trade Relationship, Baja Election News, Governor Newsom Unveils Economic Package, Virtual Sacramento Summit: March 23 – 25
January 28, 2021 – Asm. Burke Introduces Legislation to Address PPP Loan Deductibility Conformity, California Returns to Tier Coronavirus Management System, DHS Announces Changes to the H-1B Visa Program
December 17, 2020 – Mayor Todd Gloria Sworn-In, State Funding Secured for Otay Mesa East Land Port of Entry, Eyes on the CA Legislature As it Reconvenes, Commission of the Californias Produces Trilateral Transboundary Guidelines
November 19, 2020 – Governor Announces State-wide Curfew, San Diego County Sets Voter Turnout Record, Election Changes- Including President-Elect Biden’s Top Leadership Positions and the Future of Senator Harris Senate Seat
October 22, 2020 – SD Chamber Welcomes Tijuana’s First Female Mayor, City Updates Municipal Code to Improve Housing Production, County of San Diego to Create a New Climate Action Plan
September 24, 2020 – Growing Concerns about Cross-Border Regulations, Unemployment Rate Dips to Lowest Since April, Progress on Otay Mesa East Port of Entry
August 27,2020 – San Diego County Removed From CA COVID-19 Watchlist, New Protocols Implemented At The U.S.-Mexico Border, & Gyms and Religious Organizations Use City Facilities for Reopening Efforts
July 23, 2020 – IBA Forum: Leveraging Trade and Export Tools, Additional $83.9 M Allocated to Tijuana River Valley Efforts, & Schools Required to Go Virtual
June 25, 2020 – Executive Order Suspends Employment-Based Visas, Court of Appeals Rejects Climate Action Plan, San Diego City Council Approves SDSU West Deal & Purchase Agreement
May 28, 2020 – Stage Two Re-opening Changes, EPA Allocates $300M for Tijuana River Valley, Midway Height Limit Relaxation
February 18, 2020 – Voter Guide Now Available, Register for MXC Delegation, IBWC Bination Core Group Mtg
January 21, 2020 – New Working Family Study, Register for IBA Forum, USMCA Approved by Senate
December 17, 2019 – White House Reached USMCA Deal, Compromise Reached on City Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Chamber Opposes New Fleet Reporting Regulation
November 19, 2019 – Building International Support for USMCA, Review of City’s Homeless Action Plan, Elevate SD 2020
October 15, 2019 – Action Alert! Contact Your Congress Member, Split Roll Tax on Ballot, Mexico’s Pollution Fight
September 17, 2019 – D.C. Delegation Deadline, Tijuana River Valley Bill, Meeting Incoming Baja & Tijuana Administrations
August 20, 2019 – Chamber Meets New Consul General of Mexico, City Council on Major Housing Regulations, Best Immigration Integration Practices
July 16, 2019 – MTS Business Outreach Programs, Cali-Baja’s Craft Beer Industry, Mexico Ratifies USMCA
June 18, 2019 – Tariffs on Imports From Mexico, Baja California Elections, UCSD Hillcrest Campus Development
May 21, 2019 – SANDAG’s ‘5 Big Moves’, Homeless Count Released, Chamber Committees Explore Childcare
April 16, 2019 – Convention Center Expansion, Scooter Regulations, Border Closure Threats
March 19, 2019 – Childcare, Tijuana River Valley, and Border Infrastructure
February 19, 2019 – Federal Spending Bill Approved, More Housing in Bankers Hill, and Parking Reforms
January 22, 2019 – Chamber Committee Policies and Platforms, Delegation Trips, Cross-Border Business Forum
December 12, 2018 – New Laws for Employers, Mexico’s Presidential Inauguration, and Border Closures Economic Impact
November 20, 2018 – International Tribute Dinner Recap, Regional Jobs Strategy Update, and Migrant Caravans
October 23, 2018 – November Voter Guide, New NAFTA, and International Tribute Dinner
September 18, 2018 – Sewage Improvement in Tijuana, NAFTA Update, and D.C. Applications
August 21, 2018 – Vacation Rentals, Senator-Elect Bonilla, & San Ysidro PedEast Opening
July 17, 2018 – Yes 4 SD Signatures In, Tariffs & Trade Update, Congressional Luncheon
June 19, 2018 – Election Results, NAFTA and Tariff Updates
May 15, 2018 – Antonio Villaraigosa, EPA Grants, and NAFTA
April 24, 2018 – #SDinMX, Pure Water, and Tariffs
March 30, 2018 – #SDinSac, MOU Signing with Mexicali, and Tijuana River Valley
February 20, 2018 – NAFTA, Convention Center, and Commuter Survey
January 16, 2018 – NAFTA, 2018/19 State Budget, & Dreamer Legislation
December 12, 2017 – 2018 Sacramento Delegation, Chamber VP Testifies on NAFTA, and Chamber Support for Dreamer Legislation
November 15, 2017 – Border Trade Alliance, New Veteran Research, and Cross-Border Business Forum
October 10, 2017 – Mission to Washington, D.C. Recap, Community Choice Aggregation, and Otay Mesa Cargo Facility
September 12, 2017 – Support SB 357, Stormwater Workshop Series, NAFTA Press Conference
August 8, 2017 – Housing Scorecard, PedWest Southbound, NAFTA
July 11, 3017 – U.S.-Mexico Border, Housing San Diego, Border Wall
June 13, 2017 – Special Election Vetoed, Innovation and IP Roundtable, H2B Visa Survey
May 9, 2017 – Convention Center Expansion Plan Support, New Executive Orders on Trade, Stormwater Workshops
April 13, 2017 – A Successful Mexico City Trip, ACA Update, Convention Center Financing Plan and more
November 10, 2016 – A note on the elections, Int’l Tribute Dinner & Pure Water
October 13, 2016 – Are you ready for Election Day?
September 15, 2016 – Chronic Homelessness, New Access Bridge, and Affordable Housing Update
August 9, 2016 – San Diego’s Housing Crisis Becomes an Economic Crisis
July 13, 2016 – San Diego’s New Minimum Wage & Sick Leave Ordinance
June 15, 2016 – Elections Results, New Binational Railroad, and Affordable Housing
May 12, 2016 – 2016 Election Voters Guide
April 14, 2016 – Minimum Wage, Earned Income Tax Credit, Trans-Pacific Partnership, and More
April 7, 2016 – Invitation to Join the California-Mexico Trade Initiative in Mexico City XI: 4/17-20
April 5, 2016 – Invitation to Join the Chamber Leadership Delegation to Sacramento: 5/24-25
March 24, 2016 – Invitation to Join the California-Mexico Trade Initiative in Mexico City XI: 4/17-20
March 15, 2016 – Invitation to Join the Chamber Leadership Delegation to Sacramento: 5/24-25
March 8, 2016 – Policy Update: Downtown Circulator, VCC, Mexico City, and More
March 3, 2016 – Invitation to Join the California-Mexico Trade Initiative in Mexico City XI: 4/17-20
February 11, 2016 – Policy Update: International & Domestic
January 12, 2016 – Policy Update: International & Domestic
December 8, 2015 – Policy Update: International & Domestic
November 13, 2015 – Policy Update: International & Domestic
October 15, 2015 – Policy Update: International & Domestic