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January 29,
2008
Southwest
California Businesses Take A Stand On Ballot Propositions
The Temecula
Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of
Commerce through their regional advocacy coalition, the
Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) released
their positions on all statewide propositions on the
February 5, 2008 ballot.
“Each of the propositions play an important role in
impacting the economic vitality of California and our
region,” stated Greg Morrison, Chair of the SWCLC. “Our
business community needs to understand this impact and they
must play an active role by understanding how these
proposals impact jobs and our quality of life,” Morrison
continued.
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November 30,
2007
Regional Business Community Continues the Fight Against
Rising Workers’ Comp Rates
The regional business community applauds California
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner’s recommendation late
last year not to raise the “pure premium advisory rates” for
workers’ compensation insurance beginning January 1, 2008.
The Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley
Chambers continue to highlight the excessive workers'
compensation costs that result in the loss of jobs, the
closing of businesses, businesses moving out of the state
and out of the region, and businesses deciding not to locate
in California and locally. In 2004, the legislature and
Governor Schwarzenegger worked together to reform the
workers compensation system. Those reforms are working.
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November 1, 2007
The Temecula
Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers
Partner with
Californians for Clean and Reliable Energy Coalition
The three
chambers joined forces with the Californians for Clean and
Reliable Energy Coalition which supports the Sunrise
Powerlink Project. The Sunrise Powerlink Project will help
ensure that the business community and the region have
reliable electric service. A disruption to the electric
service would be detrimental to businesses and the region
with numerous consequences.
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October 8, 2007
Southwest
California Businesses Protecting California’s Economic Vitality
The Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers
of Commerce are joining forces with the Coalition to Protect
California’s Budget & Economy. This new coalition is protecting
the new Indian Gaming Compacts negotiated by Governor
Schwarzenegger and the four Indian tribes with casino facilities
on remote reservation lands in Riverside and San Diego counties.
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October 8, 2007
Southwest
California Businesses Supporting More Water for Businesses
and Region
The Southwest California Legislative Council supported
legislation to increase more access to water for the region
at its August legislative meeting. H.R. 31 (Issa) will allow
the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD),
working in conjunction with the Secretary of the Interior’s
office, to participate in the design, planning, and
construction of permanent facilities that are needed to
establish recycled water distribution and waste water
treatment for EVMWD’s jurisdiction.
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October 2, 2007
Southwest California Legislative Summit: The Future of
California
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
7:30am Breakfast & Networking
8:00am – 9:30am Panel Discussion
Pechanga Resort & Casino
Featuring the Following Keynote Speakers:
- Assemblyman, Kevin Jeffries, Assembly District 66
- David Crane, Special Advisor to the Governor, Job/Economic
Growth
- Richard Harmon, Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for
Cal Trans
- Randy Record, Board of Director, Eastern Municipal Water
District
- Amy Minniear, Pechanga Development Corporation
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here for more information on this event.
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September 17,
2007
The Chamber
Prepares For 2008 Initiatives
The Temecula Valley,
Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce is
considering their positions on three propositions that have
qualified for the February Primary and November General 2008
ballots. These will be the first of what could be over 20
propositions on the ballot between February and November of next
year. The Chamber will continue to highlight each
proposition that impacts businesses throughout the Southwest
region.
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issue.
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September 4,
2007
TAKE ACTION!
Southwest California Businesses Call On
Region For Support
The Temecula Valley, Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore Valley
Chambers of Commerce through its regional coalition, the
Southwest California Legislative Council, is asking for
organizations and businesses throughout Southwest California
to support signing onto a letter addressed to the Inland
Empire Legislative Caucus.
Click to
view the letter and sign in support of our effort!
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August 15,
2007
Temecula
Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of
Commerce
Say “No” To Major Tax Payroll Tax
Increase
Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers
of Commerce opposes the Legislature’s proposal to fix our
broken healthcare system. The proposed fix, AB 8, creates a
government-run healthcare system for employees who do not
receive healthcare from their employers. The bill attempts
to fix our broken healthcare system almost exclusively by a
payroll tax on all employers who do not spend a certain
level of funding on employee healthcare.
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issue.
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August 10, 2007
Regional Business Community Fight Against Workers
Compensation Increases
The Temecula Valley, Murietta, and Lake Elsinore Valley
Chambers of Commerce continue to fight proposed
legislation that would allow for workers’ compensation
increases. A pending job killer in the
Legislature, SB 942, would create new requirements for
employers when an injured employee returns to work.
This would add to the costs of workers compensation,
which California saw spiral out of control three years
ago.
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this issue.
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July 31, 2007
TAKE ACTION NOW! Let
Your Voice Be Heard on Issues Impacting Southwest
California
 The
Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley
Chambers of Commerce track pending laws in
Sacramento that might impact the economic vitality
of Southwest California and the state. Take action
on these issues by submitting your letter today!
Click
here to take action!
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July 20, 2007
The Temecula
Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of
Commerce
Oppose
Government Energy Regulation
The Temecula Valley,
Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of Commerce
opposes SB 412 (Simitian) which
would not allow for a diversity of gas supply sources
leading to higher cost of natural gas. The Chamber
opposition to the potential law sends a message to the
legislature that businesses throughout the Southwest
California region will not stand for such regulation...more
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July 16, 2007
Temecula
Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of
Commerce
Increase Its Role in Health Care Reform Discussions
The
Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers
of Commerce are reviewing the escalating costs of the health
care system in California. In mid-June 2007 the three
chambers joined with the California Small Business Health
Coalition to address the issue of affordability in our
health care system...more
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July 15, 2007
Regional Businesses Support
Inland Empire Caucus In Order To Maintain Competitiveness
The Inland
Empire Caucus is made up of various legislators from both
sides of the aisle throughout the Southwest California
region. Orange and San Diego Counties have similar groups
with regular meetings and a strong working relationship. The
Southwest California Legislative Council believes our
community will benefit from elected officials throughout our
geographic region working together...more
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June 20, 2007
TAKE ACTION!
Minimize Regional Air Quality Plan Impact to
Southwest
California Businesses
The Southwest
California Legislative Council (SWCLC) opposed the
2007 Air Quality Management Plan earlier this year.
The Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is
holding a town hall meeting and we are urging all
those who are interested to attend. Your presence
makes an impact...more
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June 1,
2007
Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley
Chambers Fight Tax Increase
The
regional business community opposes SB 974 (Lowenthal) which
imposes a $30 tax on each container processed through ports
in Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland. Ultimately, it is
the equivalent of at least a $500 million per year tax on
the business community. Take action on this issue...TAKE
ACTION!
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May 15, 2007
TAKE ACTION on
Issues Impacting Southwest California
Each year, the Southwest California Legislative Council
takes positions on laws that are being considered in
Sacramento. Play an active role by reviewing each law and
then submit the prepared letter of support or opposition...TAKE
ACTION!
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April 15,
2007
Regional
Business Community Working to Reduce Health Care Costs
The Temecula
Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley chambers of
commerce are working with Corona-area Assemblymember Todd
Spitzer and the Corona Chamber of Commerce to offer
solutions to our state’s health care crisis...more
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April 1, 2007
Regional
Business Community Sets Strategic Public Policy Goals for
2007
The Temecula
Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley chambers of
commerce
set their advocacy priorities and highlights three major
strategic initiatives each year. The strategic initiatives
for 2007, Proactive on Regional Issues, Coalition
Building, and Partnering with Legislators will guide
their regional effort in representing the interests of
business community with government...more
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March 3, 2007
Regional
Business
Community Takes a Stand on Health Care Reform
The Governor and other leaders have
proposed several reforms to the state’s health care crisis.
These proposals will be debated in the state capitol in the
coming months. The Southwest California Legislative Council
(SWCLC) will establish its position on a specific health care
reform plan in the coming months...more
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March 3,
2007
Southwest California Business Community Works to
Secure $195 Million in Transportation Funding
The Southwest California Legislative Council
(SWCLC), partnering with the Riverside County
Transportation Commission (RCTC) and other regional
business organizations called upon the Southwest
California businesses community this week to urge
state officials to help secure transportation
funding for the region...more
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March 3, 2007
Regional
Business
Community Takes a Stand on Health Care Reform
The Governor and other leaders have
proposed several reforms to the state’s health care crisis.
These proposals will be debated in the state capitol in the
coming months. The Southwest California Legislative Council
(SWCLC) will establish its position on a specific health care
reform plan in the coming months...more
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March 2, 2007
Regional Business
Community Supports Redistricting Efforts
The Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) supports
efforts to make California elections more competitive by
reforming the highly politicized process of drawing legislative
and congressional districts.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced a reform plan earlier
this year...more
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March 1,
2007
Business
Community Protects Interests in Regional Air Quality
Plan
The Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) opposes the
2007 Air Quality Management Plan (the Plan) as drafted by the
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)...more
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March 1, 2007
Southwest
California Business Community Sets Its 2007 Legislative
Priorities
Each year, the Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC)
develops its legislative priorities. Each of the policy goals
serve as the foundation for the Southwest California Legislative
Council's continuing effort to improve the regional business
climate.
SWCLC’s mission is to provide a basis for the Temecula Valley,
Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore Valley chambers of commerce to act
on local, state and federal government issues to secure a
favorable and profitable business climate for the region...more
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February 27,
2007
Proposition 1B: Riverside County’s Fair Share
The
California Transportation Commission (CTC)
considered how to best spend the funds approved by
voters in the November 2006 election from
Proposition 1B.
Riverside County requested $951 million of
Proposition 1B funds for transportation projects and
was awarded less than one-tenth of that request. The
CTC will make its final decision on these funding
allocations on Wednesday, February 28, 2007...more
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January 4,
2007
Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers
of Commerce Continue to Hold Elected Officials Accountable
to Business Community
The 2006 Vote Record: The
32 Potential Laws Tracked by the Southwest California
Business Community and How Senator Jim Battin, Senator
Dennis Hollingsworth, Assemblymember John J. Benoit,
Assemblymember Ray Haynes, and Assemblymember Russ Bogh
Voted
 The
Southwest California
Legislative Council (SWCLC), a business advocacy coalition
of the Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley
Chambers of Commerce, voted in early 2006 to track 32
potential laws (bills) that might impact Murrieta
businesses. Each month, businesses reviewed and discussed
the status of all 32 bills. Southwest California local
legislators received letters communicating the business
community's positions on all 32 bills. The SWCLC lobbied
during the 2006 legislative session for our legislators to
OPPOSE 22 bills and SUPPORT 9 bills.
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February 27,
2007
Let's Get Moving!
Temecula Valley, Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers
of Commerce Launch
Effort to
Improve Transportation
Campaign
will ensure the construction of needed transportation
improvements throughout Riverside County and Southwest
California.
Temecula Valley,
Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of Commerce
working with their regional business advocacy coalition the
Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) partners
with the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
to launch a new Let’s Get Moving campaign...more
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November 8,
2006
A Conversation
with Southwest California Assemblymember
John J. Benoit
Thursday, November 16, 2006
11:00am to 2:00pm
Diamond Club
Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium
500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore
Place your reservation
by calling
(951) 245-8848
or
click here to register online.
In the
Spring of 2006, Assemblymember Benoit and the Lake
Elsinore Chamber worked to pass AB 2492. This bill attempted to define a "transportation infrastructure
emergency" to mean conditions that required
extraordinary state action, including, but not limited
to, construction of new highways or highway lanes, in
order to relieve traffic congestion that presents a
severe threat to the safety and economic well-being of
any region in the state. Although AB 2492 failed passage
in the State Assembly Transportation Committee on April
24, 2006, the Chamber is committed to returning to the
Legislature in 2007 with another proposal.
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September 18,
2006
Southwest California Legislative
Council Opposes Proposition 90
Today the Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) voted
unanimously to oppose Proposition 90, citing risks to public
safety and major public works projects. The SWCLC is comprised
of the Temecula Valley, Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore Valley
Chambers of Commerce.
SWCLC Chair Joan Sparkman noted that over 140 organizations,
including the California Chamber of Commerce, the California
Business Roundtable, and Inland Empire Economic Partnership have
already voted to oppose Proposition 90.
“This measure goes too far,” Sparkman said. “It adds uncertainty
to needed infrastructure projects and could cost taxpayers
billions of dollars.”
The SWCLC action adds one more business voice to the huge
coalition of environmental, business, education, labor, public
safety and local government organizations opposing Proposition
90.
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August 15, 2006
Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers
of Commerce Call for Responsible Immigration Reform for
California and the Nation
The Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley
Chambers of Commerce are supporting immigration reform
policy that is responsible and meets the needs of our region
and state. Specifically, the Southwest California
Legislative Council (SWCLC) will support immigration reform
proposals that...More
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September 5,
2006
2006 Southwest California Legislative Summit:
"California, Move It or Lose It"
The 2006
Southwest California Legislative Summit titled "California,
Move It or Lose It" will be the voice of business at a local
level. Don't miss out on your opportunity to learn how you
and your company will be affected by the initiatives on the
upcoming November ballot. Attendees will have the
opportunity to hear from experts on each of such topics as
budget, transportation and utility infrastructure needs.
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May 24, 2006
Southwest California Businesses
Support Transportation Funds
The Southwest California Legislative Council SUPPORTS the effort
to place the “Close the Proposition 42 Loophole Initiative” on
the November 2006 ballot.
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May 24, 2006
Southwest
California Businesses Oppose Proposition 82: The Reiner Initiative - A $2.4 Billion
Tax Increase
The
Southwest California Legislative Council OPPOSES Proposition 82. Proposition 82 will change California’s constitution to
create a new $2.4 billion government program for universal
preschool, funded by a new increase in personal income taxes on
some Californians.
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to for more
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May 24, 2006
Southwest
California Business Community SUPPORTS Regional Investment in
Mt. San Jacinto
 Community
College
The
Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC)
SUPPORTS
Measure G on June 6, 2006.
Measure G is a
$720 million bond measure to provide funds needed to address
urgent and critical needs of Mt. San Jacinto Community College
at the San Jacinto and Menifee Campuses, Banning Learning
Center, and Southwest Corridor Campus. Provide funds to develop
additional work-force development and academic learning
facilities.
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to for more
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May 19, 2006
RSVP TODAY: 2006 Assembly
Member Candidates Forum
Come meet our region's
candidates for the State Assembly at the 2006 Assembly
Member Candidates Forum. This forum is presented by the
Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) in
Partnership with the Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake
Elsinore Valley Chambers of Commerce.
<Click here
to RSVP
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April 28, 2006
Temecula Valley,
Murrieta and Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber Leaders Represent the
Interests of Business In The State Capitol
A Proposed Law,
AB 2492, Authored
By Southwest California State
Assemblymember John J. Benoit Would Have Improved Transportation
in California.
AB 2492
attempted to define a "transportation infrastructure
emergency" to mean conditions that required
extraordinary state action, including, but not limited
to, construction of new highways or highway lanes, in
order to relieve traffic congestion that presents a
severe threat to the safety and economic well-being of
any region in the state.
AB 2492
failed passage in the State Assembly Transportation
Committee on April 24, 2006. Southwest California
business leaders representing the Temecula Valley,
Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of Commerce
traveled to Sacramento and voiced their support of AB
2492.
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April 20, 2006
TAKE
ACTION !!!Let’s
Get Moving !!!
A Proposed
Law,
AB 2492, Authored By Southwest
California State Assemblymember John J.
Benoit Will Improve Transportation And
Move California Forward!
AB 2492
would allow the Governor to declare a
transportation infrastructure emergency
in order to expedite construction of new
transportation infrastructure relieving
traffic congestion.
<Click here to
TAKE
ACTION !!!
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April 14, 2006
Find Out
What Is Impacting Your Business in 2006
Luncheon Topics Will Focus on Potential Laws Impacting
Education, Jobs and Transportation.
The
April 20, 2006 "Connections" Luncheon, coordinated by
the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce, will
highlight important legislative issues in 2006 impacting the vitality of the Southwest
California economy. Topics
will include: Proposition 82: Is it Really Preschool
for All? Workers’ Compensation Reforms, Part 2,
Transportation Solutions For Southwest Riverside
County.
<Click here for
more on this issue
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March 21, 2006
Let’s Get Moving!
Southwest
California Legislative Council Sponsors AB 2492 By State
Assemblymember John J. Benoit To Improve Transportation And Move
California Forward!
 In
late 2005, the Southwest California Legislative Council began
the process of preparing a legislative bill to be introduced in
the state legislature. The Southwest California Legislative
Council (SWCLC) developed the following language:
“Grants the Governor the authority, under certain conditions, to
declare a ‘transportation state of emergency.’
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more on this issue
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March 10, 2006
United States Chamber
Announces California Issue Advocacy Program;
Major TV Buy Will
Highlight Economic Strides, Unfinished Business
The United States Chamber of
Commerce today began an independent issue advocacy program to
inform Californians of recent improvements in the state's
business climate and the steps that must follow to create a more
competitive economy.
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March 1, 2006
Regional Transportation Policy Position:
Reviewing the East-West
Transportation Corridor Issue Connecting Orange County with
Riverside County
In 2004, The
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), the
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), and the
Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCAs) partnered to
initiate a Major Investment Study (MIS) to review
alternatives for improving travel between Orange County and
Riverside County.
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February 28,
2006
TAKE ACTION!
Submit a Letter
of Support
for Railroad Canyon Drive/Interstate 15 Interchange
Improvements
The City of Lake Elsinore is seeking support of their
efforts to secure
federal funding to augment local share funds dedicated to
alleviating
severe traffic congestion at the Railroad Canyon
Drive/Interstate 15
interchange.
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February
13, 2006
Temecula, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore
Chambers of Commerce Continue to Represent the Interests of
Southwest California Businesses in the Fight to Reform
California's Workers' Compensation System
Plagued by skyrocketing
costs and widespread conflict, California’s workers’
compensation was a system in crisis. The harmful impacts on
employers and workers alike drove the need to reform
California’s broken system. Lawmakers responded by enacting
a series of reforms, culminating in the comprehensive reform
proposal championed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2004.
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January 31 2006
Southwest
California Legislative Council Recaps Big First Year: Seeks
to Expand E-Alert
By Gene
Wunderlich, 2005 Chairman, Southwest California Legislative
Council.
Back in May I
introduced you to the Southwest California Legislative
Council, the regional business advocacy coalition of the
Temecula Valley, Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore Chambers of
Commerce.
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January 6, 2006
Temecula Valley Chamber,
Murrieta Chamber, Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber Representing
the Interests of Southwest California Businesses: 2005 Year
in Review
In January 2005, the
Temecula
Valley Chamber, Murrieta Chamber, Lake Elsinore Valley
Chamber established established a
regional
partnership: the Southwest California Legislative Council
(SWCLC). The SWCLC developed legislative priorities and
effectively represented the interests of business in 2005.
Each of the policy goals serve as the foundation for the
three chamber’s continuing effort to improve the regional
business climate.
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December 6, 2005
TAKE ACTION! SUPPORT
RESTORATION OF $20 MILLION TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
SB 288 would
restore $20 million to local governments
from the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund (SDF). This $20
million appropriation from SB 288 would ensure the local
governments throughout California affected by tribal
government gaming operations can continue to fund vital
local programs. The SDF is fully funded by the tribal
government gaming revenues and distributes money to
communities throughout California.
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November
21, 2005
Local Legislators Support Southwest California Businesses
The
2005 Vote Record: The 16 Bills Tracked by The Southwest
Legislative Council and How State Senator Battin, State
Senator Hollingsworth, Assembly member Benoit, and Assembly
member Haynes Voted
 The
Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) voted
unanimously in early 2005 to track 16 potential laws (bills)
that might have a significant impact on the Southwest
California business community. The SWCLC is a regional
business advocacy coalition of the Temecula Valley Chamber
of Commerce, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, and Lake Elsinore
Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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November 21, 2005
Businesses "Connect" with Decision-Makers
Lake Elsinore Chamber presents the Southwest California
Legislative Council's "Connections" Luncheon. The
November 2005 "Connections" Luncheon provided regional businesses to question legislators
on issues impacting the vitality of the Southwest
California economy.
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for more
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November 11, 2005
TODAY!
Businesses "Connect" with Decision-Makers:
Lake Elsinore Chamber presents the Southwest California
Legislative Council's "Connections" Luncheon. The
November 2005 "Connections" Luncheon will
provide regional businesses to question legislators
on issues impacting the vitality of the Southwest
California economy.
<click here
for more
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November 10,
2005
November Special Election Wrap-Up
In June,
Governor Schwarzenegger announced a special election would
be held on November 8, 2005. There were eight propositions
the California voters will consider. The Southwest
California Legislative Council reviewed each proposition,
determined its positions and provided in-depth analysis on
Propositions 74, 75, 76, 77. The following is the results
summary of the eight propositions on the ballot.
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November 7,
2005
Southwest California Legislative Council
Urges Businesses
to...
In June,
Governor Schwarzenegger announced a special election
would be held on November 8, 2005. There are eight propositions the California voters will
consider.
The Southwest California Legislative Council
recently reviewed each proposition, determined
its positions and provides in-depth analysis on
Propositions 74, 75, 76, 77...<click here
for more
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October
10, 2005
Opinions Split on Governor's Veto of Minimum-Wage
Hike
Area business leaders, employees and political
figures have widely diverging reactions to Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's recent veto of a bill that
would have raised California's $6.75 per hour
minimum wage by $1 in the next two years. Small
business representatives said last week that the
governor's decision was the right thing, while
minimum-wage workers said they needed the pay hike
and find it hard to live on so little.
Story by William Finn Bennett, Staff Writer, North
County Times
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for more
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October 4, 2005
Southwest California Legislative Council Announces
its Positions on the November 2005 Statewide
Propositions In June,
Governor Schwarzenegger announced a special election
would be held in November 2005. There will be eight
propositions the California voters will consider.
The Southwest California Legislative Council
recently reviewed each proposition and determined
the following recommendations...
<click here
for more
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October 3, 2005
 Southwest Riverside County business community feels
increased clout at state meeting
An annual
meeting with state officials Friday morning showcased the
growing clout of Southwest County's business community and
pointed toward a larger role for the lobbying group it
formed earlier this year, participants said.
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for more
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October 2, 2005
Businesses Need to Take Action on the Transportation
Corridor Issue
After
leaving my house at 8:15 a.m. one morning and sitting
for one (1) hour on the I-15 Freeway from Indian Truck
Trail to SR-91 Interchange while making my way towards
Ontario, I couldn’t help but get infuriated.
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for more
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September 5,
2005
Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of
Commerce
8th Annual Economic Development
Committee Anniversary Luncheon
The Inland Empire’s Premier Economist and Renowned
Economic Forecaster Dr. John Husing
will present his economic forecast of Southwest California
at the Eighth Annual Anniversary Recognition Luncheon.
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for more
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August 25, 2005
TAKE ACTION NOW! Log on to submit a letter!
OPPOSE
SB 833, a
potential
law that places economic burdens on associations
SB 833 bill places onerous administrative and economic burdens
on associations by requiring express written consent
from their own members prior to sending a fax
advertisement. Historically, communications between
associations and its members were protected as an
“established business relationship.”
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for more
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August 24, 2005
Southwest California
Legislative Council OPPOSES Federal
Legislation that will cost Cities Millions of Dollars
The
Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act will eliminate government managed competition of
existing communication service. S. 1504 will
abolish cable franchising, reduce cable franchise fees,
grant video providers the right to use public rights of way
in perpetuity, eliminate all zoning of cellular towers, end
telephone franchises and fees...<click here
for more
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August 22, 2005
Emphasizing the Need to Secure the Region’s Energy
Supply,
Southwest
California Legislative Council
Joins Coalition
Business and
community coalition educates Californians on the
importance of
meeting
the growing demand for clean-burning natural gas.
Specifically, the statewide coalition advocates for the
approval of facilities to allow for the importation of
liquefied natural gas (LNG).
<click here
for more
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August 17, 2005
Southwest California Legislative Council Announces
its Positions on the November 2005 Statewide
Propositions In June,
Governor Schwarzenegger announced a special election
would be held in November 2005. There will be eight
propositions the California voters will consider.
The Southwest California Legislative Council
recently reviewed each proposition and determined
the following recommendations...
<click here
for more
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August
16, 2005
Southwest California Legislative
Council Takes Action on Removal of An Option for Improvement of
Traffic Conditions on Highway 91
The regional
transportation planning committee recently reduced its list
to three proposals for our commuter corridor. The Southwest
Legislative Council (SWCLC) believes that the final three
plans will not be able to alleviate all the traffic
congestion issues associated with Southwest California.
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for more
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August
4, 2005
Southwest Legislative
Council Opposes The Removal of An Option for Improvement of
Traffic Conditions on Highway 91
The regional
transportation planning committee recently reduced its list
to three proposals for our commuter corridor. The Southwest
Legislative Council (SWCLC) believes that the final three
plans will not be able to alleviate all the traffic
congestion issues associated with Southwest California.
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for more
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July 29, 2005
UPDATE - Southwest California Legislative
Council Supports the Creation of More Jobs; Votes
to Support CAFTA; CAFTA passes Congress
Earlier this week the United States House of
Representatives passes CAFTA by Narrow Margin. Last
month, the U.S. Senate approved the Central American
Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) by a vote of 54-45.
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for more
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July 22, 2005
Southwest California
Legislative Council Fights for Regional Business in
Securing Reliable Water Sources
The proposal allows the Department of Water
Resources to allow additional movement of water to
its customers, when it is deemed safe to do so by
the fish protection agencies.
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July 22, 2005
Southwest California Legislative
Council Supports the Creation of More Jobs - Votes
to Support CAFTA
The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)
will
ensure that the United
States may continue to gain access to world markets,
which will result in an improved economy and
additional employment of Americans.
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for more
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July 15, 2005
2005
Southwest California Legislative Summit
Charting a Course for California's Success -
09/30/05
The 2005 Southwest California Legislative Summit
titled “Charting a Course for California’s Success”
will be the voice of business at a local level.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from
experts on each of such topics as State Budget,
Education, Insurance, Indian Gaming as well as
Energy and Transportation.
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July 6, 2005
Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Budget Agreement
Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced a 2005-2006
budget agreement with Legislative leaders that does
not raise taxes, contains no new borrowing, pays
down our debt and invests in education and
transportation
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for more
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June 20, 2005
Southwest California Legislative
Council Supports
Vehicle License Fee
Gap Funding ($593 Million)
The
Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC) is
urging
Governor
Schwarzenegger and the State Legislature to adopt a state budget
that includes $593 million for early, partial repayment
of the 2003 vehicle license fee (VLF) gap loan.
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for more
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June
18, 2005
Workers'
Compensation Rates Continue to Decline
Recent recommendations of
double-digit workers' compensation rate reductions are
the result of the reforms that passed last year
beginning to take hold.
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for more
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June
2005
National
Study Highlights Need for Transportation Funding
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s decision to fully fund
Proposition 42 for next year and allocate more than $1.3
billion to transportation projects comes just in time to
aid California’s streets and roads.
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for more
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May 16, 2005
TAKE ACTION NOW!
Oppose
the Minimum
Wage
Increase
This law would increase the minimum wage effective January 1,
2006. The current wage is $6.75. This bill would raise the
wage to $7.25 in 2006, and $7.75 in 2007.
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April 17, 2005
The Temecula Valley,
Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore Chamber's
Increase
Legislative Influence, Establish
Southwest California
Legislative Council
The Temecula
Valley, Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore Valley Chambers of
Commerce are proud to announce a new regional legislative
program.
The Southwest California Legislative Council meets
once per month and serves as an action team for contacting
legislators, building the advocacy program, and setting
goals and priorities on a yearly basis.
The new Southwest California Legislative Council will track
legislation and issue vote records on local and regional
elected officials. By following legislation impacting our
membership, we can respond directly to our elected officials
on pertinent issues.
We look forward
to facilitating positive changes for our regional business
community.
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Alice Sullivan
President
and CEO
Temecula Valley
Chamber of Commerce
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Rex Oliver
President
and CEO
Murrieta
Chamber of Commerce
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