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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.
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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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issue.
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.
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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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action!
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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this issue.
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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