GOP Split With Big Business Gives States New Clout

Wall Street Journal: “In contrast to years past when the U.S. Chamber of Commerce drove the pro-business agenda in Washington, some House Republican leaders now prefer to meet directly with state affiliates. The Arizona and Texas state chambers of commerce have met with Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California and Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana about border security, immigration, trade and regulation.”

“The shift is the latest sign of how the main voice for corporate America has lost influence with Republican decision makers.”