CA Manufacturers & Technology Association

Strengthening California's manufacturing industry through advocacy, resources, and community.

[Chevron @Chevron]

The Energy Edit: 🇺🇸 Celebrating 250 years in the U.S., and the energy along the way. https://t.co/zLoUG3NoSW

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

Congratulations to CMTA board member company CalPortland!

We’re proud to see our members investing in California, growing their workforce, and strengthening the supply chains that support our state’s economy.

[CalPortland @CalPortland]

Summerlin, NV June 8, 2026 – CalPortland Company announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Vulcan Materials ready-mix concrete business assets in the San Diego and San Francisco Bay Areas. https://t.co/4lMuvBdZZk

[⚡️David Blackmon⚡️ @EnergyAbsurdity]

🚨 Energy Reality Wins Big in California Primary!

My latest Forbes op/ed breaks down how pragmatic energy views just scored a major victory in deep-blue California.

Key points:

Former AG Xavier Becerra crushed the jungle primary by openly embracing Chevron and reliable energy: “You need Chevron. I need Chevron. California needs Chevron.”

Climate activist Tom Steyer, despite dropping $215M+ pushing “Keep It in the Ground” and “Make Polluters Pay,” finished a distant third. Voters rejected the extremism.

Californians are fed up with the highest gas prices, sky-high electricity rates, insurance crises, and businesses/residents fleeing the state due to green mandates.

Becerra’s moderate stance on energy - supporting climate goals while acknowledging oil & gas realities - resonated. Even Chevron donated to support him.

This signals a broader shift: Even in California, voters are connecting the dots between anti-energy policies and economic pain. “Make Polluters Pay” really means “Make Consumers Pay.”

Energy reality can’t be litigated or regulated away.

America’s oil & gas industry delivers the cleanest hydrocarbons on the planet — shutting it down just exports jobs, emissions, and security to adversaries.

Becerra’s win shows the political ground is shifting in favor of pragmatism and energy reality, even in California.

#EnergyReality #CaliforniaPrimary #OilAndGas

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

As lawmakers consider @CAgovernor's budget proposal, manufacturers are watching three key issues:

1️⃣ Proposed investments to strengthen in-state recycling and remanufacturing
2️⃣ A new tax on Software as a Service (SaaS)
3️⃣ A permanent cap on the state's R&D tax credit

CMTA urges lawmakers to reject tax increases and support policies that keep manufacturers innovating and creating jobs in California.

[UCStudentPolicyCenter @UCStudentPolicy]

How do CA's cities, manufacturers & building trades see the year ahead? Hear @CColeman_Cities (@CalCities), @lance_hastings (@cmta) & @Jeremy Smith (@CA_Bldg_Trades), moderated by @politico 's @dustingardiner, at the CA Economic Forum tomorrow. Register: https://t.co/oYAiGo9aTa

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

Governor Newsom’s May Revise proposes to tax manufacturing innovation by permanently capping California’s R&D tax credit.

This credit is a key tool that keeps manufacturing rooted in California. It helps companies develop new products and improve production while supporting high-quality jobs here at home.

Taxing innovation sends a clear signal that California doesn’t value it. Meanwhile, other states like Texas are actively competing to attract these companies and the jobs that follow.

CMTA is urging lawmakers to reject Governor Newsom’s innovation tax and protect California’s manufacturing competitiveness.

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

CARB has finalized major updates to California’s Cap-and-Invest Program through 2045, including new compliance support and expanded manufacturing incentives. CMTA was actively engaged throughout the process.

More here: https://t.co/lL1XksTVWL

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

Both the C-130 and S70i are built by CMTA Board Member company @LockheedMartin. Congratulations on helping expand California’s wildfire response fleet🚁🔥

A strong example of how manufacturing solves real-world challenges and delivers technologies that make a meaningful difference for Californians.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

NEW: @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom continues to expand the world’s largest civilian firefighting fleet — bringing on the state’s 4th C-130 and 11th helitack base, which house the state's Sikorsky S70i Fire Hawk helicopters.

This “significantly enhances the rapid, aggressive response needed to save lives and protect our natural resources” — @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

🚨California lawmakers are considering a new tax on Software as a Service! That means higher costs for the software California manufacturers use every day.

From payroll systems and compliance tools to Microsoft 365 and Adobe products, these platforms are essential to modern manufacturing operations, business activity, and everyday use by Californians.

At a time when affordability should be the priority, California should not raise costs for the digital tools businesses rely on.

Higher costs for manufacturers ultimately mean higher costs for Californians. Say NO to the software tax!

[Northrop Grumman @northropgrumman]

The first step to the launch pad starts on a rail line.

Yesterday, the Artemis III boosters officially began their journey in another step towards human deep space travel and new feats of human exploration in America's next 250 years.

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

California's manufacturing industry saw a lot of movement in May.

From major investments and facility expansions to industry-shaping policy developments, read the May manufacturing headlines you should know. ⬇️
https://t.co/u1gaEzoX1r

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

We have successfully passed System Requirements Review for the Space Development Agency's Tracking Layer Tranche 3 constellation. This milestone advances the program that will see Rocket Lab deliver satellites equipped with advanced missile warning, tracking, and defense capabilities to U.S. and allied national security.

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

CMTA President & CEO Lance Hastings joined @ABC10 to discuss growing manufacturers’ concerns over Governor Newsom’s proposed tax increases on software services and new limits on business tax credits.

Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/EPipa2jB3n

[UCLA Anderson Forecast @UCLAForecast]

We're pleased to be a supporting partner of the 3rd Annual @UCStudentPolicy California Economic Forum in Sacramento presented in partnership with @politico on June 9th.

Seating is limited and expected to fill quickly, so reserve your seat today⬇️

https://t.co/6yvPIMr3Ug

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

Manufacturer Breaker Bill AB 1777 (Garcia) is no longer moving forward following strong opposition from CMTA and a broad coalition of 66 organizations representing businesses, manufacturers, local chambers, supply chain partners, and job creators across California.

The bill would have imposed significant new costs, duplicative regulations, and operational uncertainty on California’s supply chain, ultimately threatening jobs, increasing costs for businesses and consumers, and undermining the state’s competitiveness.

California can continue improving air quality without disrupting the movement of goods that powers our economy.

Thank you to the coalition partners, legislators, and stakeholders who helped raise concerns about the real-world impacts of AB 1777.

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

Thank you to @SenBobArchuleta for championing SB 1059 to modernize the Employment Training Panel, support employee training, and strengthen workforce development.

SB 1059 helps keep California manufacturing competitive!

[Chris Wilson @mr_wilson562]

@AsmRickZbur @AsmHarabedian @AMuratsuchi @AsmMaggyKrell @ASM_Irwin @AsmChrisRogers @AsmDarshana: Working families and Unions are asking for your “No” vote on #AB1777 to protect jobs, our supply chain, and to keep our goods moving. #NoOnAB1777

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

SB 954 would reverse California’s progress in advanced manufacturing by adding regulatory burdens that slow investment, increase costs, and limit facility expansions and modernization.

CMTA is urging lawmakers to keep California moving forward, not backward, and vote NO on SB 954. ❌

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

What’s next for California’s economy, and where does manufacturing fit in? ⚙️

Join CMTA President & CEO @lance_hastings on June 9 at the California Economic Forum, presented with @politico, for a conversation on the economic outlook and policy challenges shaping the year ahead.
https://t.co/9t3DtOuHKX

[CA Manufacturers & Technology Association @cmta]

This Memorial Day, CMTA honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We honor their courage and selflessness as a reminder of the values that strengthen our communities, our workforce, and our nation.