Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Jobs on the line at AQMD

Spent the morning at the first meeting of the year for the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (AQMD) Governing Board. Was there to testify in favor of Rule 1315-Federal New Source Review Tracking System, which would maintain AQMD’s ability to issue permits to essential public services (hospitals, fire stations, waste treatment plants, schools) and other businesses that are expanding or starting up in the South Coast area by providing emission offsets free of charge from AQMD’s offset accounts.   

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First week of 2011 brings transportation highs and lows

30/10 Takes Major Step Forward!

Success today for the 30/10 transportation initiative. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has approved the Westside Subway Extension and the Regional Connector for entry into the preliminary engineering process. The approval moves both of these key Metro projects closer to actual construction.   

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Dual Priorities for California: Jobs and a Balanced Budget

Dual Priorities for California: Jobs and a Balanced Budget In a story that made headlines in every newspaper around the country, and perhaps around the world, Jerry Brown ...

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