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October 20, 2008

Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber Positions on the November 4, 2008 Propositions

The Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC), the regional business advocacy coalition of the Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of Commerce, releases its positions on the statewide propositions slated on the November 4,  2008 ballot.  The SWCLC takes positions on issues directly impacting the business community in the Southwest California region. November’s election marks the final slate of propositions where voters were involved in three elections and were asked to review more than twenty statewide propositions throughout the year. Click here for more.

October 16, 2008

Southwest California Business Community Champions Legislative Successes

Working together in 2008, the Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of Commerce helped stop many proposed laws that would have unreasonably expanded employer’s costs and liabilities, mandated government healthcare taxes and new shipping taxes just to name a few. The chambers were also successful in seeing many supported positive legislative issues pass and signed into law by the Governor. Click here for more.


October 2, 2008

Southwest California Legislative Council Releases Statement on the Financial Crisis

Greg Morrison, Chair of the Southwest California Legislative Council releases the following statement on the financial crisis facing our nation.

 

The Southwest California Legislative Council, the business advocacy coalition of the Temecula Valley, Lake Elsinore Valley and Murrieta Chambers of Commerce, urges Congress to immediately pass a responsible bipartisan financial rescue package that aims to stem the current the financial panic and protect taxpayers.

We believe Congress needs to take action to stabilize the financial markets. Failure earlier in the week to approve legislation addressing the financial crisis leaves uncertainty that may have dramatic affects on the markets and lowered equity prices, eroding individual savings and destroying billions of dollars of household wealth.

Congress needs to support a plan to successfully restore confidence in the American financial system , and preserve the flow of credit to the economy for stability, and include bipartisan program/plan oversight of not only the Southwest California region, but the rest of the nation.

The Southwest California Legislative Council urges Congress to immediately pass responsible financial rescue legislation, while protecting the American taxpayer.


September 18, 2008

Act Now ! Help Improve Traffic Throughout Southwest California

Next Monday, September 22, The United States Secretary of Commerce will hear an appeal of the California Coastal Commission’s objection to the Transportation Corridor Agency’s 16-mile extension of the 241 Toll Road.


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August 21, 2008

TAKE ACTION NOW! Protect Vital Transportation, Property Tax and Redevelopment Funds


State transportation funds along with other critical local funds such as property tax and redevelopment revenues should not be used to balance the state budget. The Legislature is targeting these funds to be used to help balance the State Budget.

 

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Click here for more information on the 2008 Legislative Summit


August 15, 2008

Southwest California Businesses Defeat Multi-Billion Dollar Job-Killer Mandate


The Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of Commerce through their regional advocacy coalition, the Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) along with businesses throughout the region stopped a proposed law, AB 2716, that would have unreasonably expanded employer’s costs and liability by mandating a specific paid sick leave policy. Click here for more.


August 14, 2008

Southwest California Businesses Support Restoring Use of Critical Local Funds

Created by the 1999 Tribal-State Compact, the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund (SDF) is fully financed by 26 tribal governments that operate more than 200 gaming devices. The SDF provides critical funding for many public uses, including local governments and special districts impacted by tribal government gaming, gambling addiction programs, and reimbursement to State agencies that oversee gambling controls and regulations. Local governments have not received money from the SDF in over two years.
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August 7, 2008

Southwest California Businesses React to Governor’s Statement on No New Laws Until Budget is Signed


The Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of Commerce through their regional advocacy coalition, the Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) released a statement on the Governor’s decision not to sign any new pieces of legislation until the state budget is passed and signed into law.

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July 28, 2008

TAKE ACTION NOW! Oppose A Multi-Billion Dollar Paid Sick Leave Mandate


AB 2716 is a proposed new law that would unreasonably expand employer's and local government agencies’ costs and liability by mandating paid sick leave for all employees, including, interns, seasonal, part-time, temporary, and full-time employees.

All employers in California would be mandated to provide paid sick leave to an employee after only seven days of work in a calendar year. The proposed new law impacts all employers, large and small, regardless of the current level of sick leave already provided.

This proposal, estimated to cost employers billions of dollars in increased costs, places a massive burden on our local businesses at a time when our economy is underperforming and job cuts are continual.
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June 12, 2008

Take Action! Support Efforts to Decrease Truck Traffic On Our Roads


It is important for elected officials to enact policies that will build a more efficient transportation system, improve our air quality, reduce our dependence on oil, increase opportunities for economic development, and save taxpayers’ money. Click here to take action!


June 12, 2008

Southwest California Businesses at State Capitol Promoting Priorities

Leaders from the Southwest California business community met in Sacramento at the State Capitol with four area state legislators that represent the region. Business leaders discussed legislative priorities such as workplace flexibility, lifting regulations on businesses, and transportation infrastructure investments. Businesses urged legislators to continue supporting the business community throughout the region.

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June 3, 2008

Southwest California Business Coalition Launches Improved Advocacy Service

Founded in 2004, the Southwest California Legislative Council is the regional business advocacy coalition for the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, and Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce. I am proud to serve as the coalition's fourth chair. Click here for more on this issue.


May 16, 2008

Expand The 241 Toll Road: Improve Traffic In Southwest California

We are working to urge the United States Secretary of Commerce to override the California Coastal Commission’s objection to the Transportation Corridor Agency’s application for the proposed State Route 241 Toll Road expansion. 

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April 11, 2008

Two Important Transportation Proposals Impacting Southwest California

AB 1954 will allow for the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) to apply to the California Transportation Commission in regards to developing and operating high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes, including the administration and operation of a value pricing program and exclusive or preferential lane facilities for public transit.

 

Click here to submit your letter of support on AB 1954!

 

SB 1316 will give authority to the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) over the existing toll lane on State Highway Route 91 (SR-91) of the Riverside County portion.

 

Click here to submit your letter of support on SB 1316!


March 1, 2008

Southwest California Businesses Support Redistricting Reform

We support the California Voters FIRST Act concept which seeks to reform the way state legislators are elected. SWCLC supported the Governor’s proposal, which never came to fruition. This proposal would go to the voters for their approval.

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March 1, 2008

Southwest California Businesses Act on Federal ADA Revisions

We oppose a federal piece of legislation that aimed to expand Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) with negative consequences for business. H.R. 3195 (Hoyer) would greatly expand ADA’s scope and create unnecessary lawsuits.

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We Thank Our Partners:

Southwest Riverside County

Association of Realtors

Economic Development Corporation of Southwest California

Temecula Valley Bank

The Gas Company

The Murrieta Temecula Group

Arrowhead Credit Union

Near-Cal Corporation

Rancho Ford Lincoln Mercury

Metropolitan Water District

Elsinore Valley Municipal

Water District

Abbott Vascular

Retail Development

Advisors Corporation

Temecula Valley

Chamber of Commerce

Murrieta Chamber of Commerce

Lake Elsinore Valley

Chamber of Commerce

A Coalition of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce,

Murrieta Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce