Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Covered California August Board Meeting
Marina Acosta, Insure the Uninsured Project on August 31, 2016 at 2:00:00 pm
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
After a month-long break, the Covered California Board reconvened for its monthly meeting on Aug. 18, 2016. Covered California provided updates on media coverage and enrollment numbers for Covered California for Small Business (CCSB). Board members approved readoption of the requirements for the certified application counselor program and individual eligibility and enrollment regulations. Covered California provided updates on its application for a Section 1332 federal waiver under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and signaled its intent to adopt the final application at the September board meeting. Finally, the Board discussed draft CCSB eligibility and enrollment regulations with action to be considered at the September meeting.1
Great News: Agreement Allows LAX Modernization to Take Flight
Gary Toebben on August 30, 2016 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
In 2013, the Los Angeles City Council approved the Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS), which evaluated projects that were part of the Los Angeles International Airport’s 2004 Master Plan. The passage of SPAS was a huge victory for L.A., as it laid out plans for projects that would kick-start desperately needed modernization at LAX, as well as upgrades to passenger safety and security. The L.A. Area Chamber and organized Labor led the charge in securing this approval in 2013.
The Excitement Builds for a 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles
Gary Toebben on August 23, 2016 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
As the 2016 Olympics came to a close Sunday night, there are number of indelible images that will forever signify Rio 2016. Gymnast Simone Biles tumbling through the air on her way to a record four gold medals. Swimmer Katie Ledecky shattering world records in a class all her own. Michael Phelps coming out of retirement after finding joy in his sport again to claim an additional six medals for himself and the United States.
Sacramento Should Not Usurp Local Control
Gary Toebben on August 16, 2016 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
California is a vast state, with regions that vary greatly in needs and circumstance. From dense cities, to desert expanses and mountain ranges; from areas whose economy depends on technology or manufacturing, to communities that are driven by fishing or agriculture. This geographic and economic diversity is what makes California grea
Keep Moving Forward on SCIG
Gary Toebben on August 9, 2016 at 7:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Three years ago, the Los Angeles City Council approved the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) project, a near-dock rail facility proposed by BNSF Railway. This $500 million project to move goods more efficiently, lower emissions and reduce thousands of truck miles from our congested freeways is vital to our logistics sector, our economy and our environment.
Small Businesses Avoiding Year-End Stress and Delays by Switching Open Enrollment to Summer Time
Covered California on August 3, 2016 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Scheduling open enrollment for health insurance at the end of the year is akin to driving on the Bay Bridge during rush hour. The journey could be long, slow and more than a little frustrating.
The Time is Now for the California WaterFix
Gary Toebben on August 2, 2016 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Last week, the State Water Resources Control Board began a series of hearings on the California WaterFix, the plan to update the state’s aging water infrastructure. Our Southern California region is highly dependent on this infrastructure, with one-third of our fresh water flowing from the Sierra Nevada Mountains through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.