Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Thank You West Coast Senators for Supporting Trade Promotion Authority
Gary Toebben on May 26, 2015 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The California economy received a potential shot in the arm on Friday, when the U.S. Senate voted to give President Obama greater authority in negotiating trade agreements with other nations. On a 62-37 vote, the Senate sent the trade promotion authority bill to the U.S. House of Representatives, where it is expected to be hard-fought as well.
Small Businesses Object to Minimum Wage Increase Proposal
Gary Toebben on May 19, 2015 at 7:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
There have been times when the voice of business was a distinct minority on issues before the Los Angeles City Council. That was not the case during the five hearings on increasing the minimum wage that City Council held throughout L.A. this spring. Small businesses that urged the City Council to go slower with the minimum wage increase, carve out small business and non-profits and include tips in calculating the total compensation that their employees earn represented about half of the speakers at the hearings.
L.A. Area Chamber Health Care Team Gears Up for ACCESS Sacramento, May 19-20
Samantha Beasley, Senior Public Policy Manager, L.A. Area Chamber on May 6, 2015 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Since last December, the L.A. Area Chamber’s Health Care Council has been closely monitoring the health care legislation under discussion in Sacramento. From insuring the undocumented, increasing Medi-Cal rates, updating charity care requirements, transparency in the creation of specialty drugs and allowances for nurse practitioners, we’ve seen quite an active start to the 2015 legislative session.
Business Has A Story To Tell In Sacramento
Gary Toebben on May 5, 2015 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Two weeks from today, 100 local leaders will travel to our State Capitol for the Chamber’s annual ACCESS Sacramento trip. The purpose of this day and one-half mission will be to advocate for legislation and policies that will invigorate the Southern California economy, create new jobs and deliver essential services for the people of California.