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L.A. BUSINESS - GET OUT THE VOTE
The Chamber is encouraging its members to read up on the issues and join us in voting, if you haven't already, on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The November ballot contains critical initiatives that will impact L.A. businesses and the economy for years to come. View our voting guide. Contact Ruben Gonzalez, 213.580.7568.
Chamber members discuss CEQA with State Sen. Michael Rubio
 On Tuesday, State Sen. Michael Rubio, incoming chair of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, spoke about his plans to modernize the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in the 2013 legislative session. "Meaningful reform should provide greater certainty to everyone, reduce timelines, focus on compliance and preserve the right of participation for citizens," he said. Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben is co-chair of a statewide CEQA Working Group to urge updates to the law. If you would like to get involved, fill out a volunteer engagement form or contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Chamber supports DWP Owens Lake legal action
 This week the Chamber testified at L.A. City Council in favor of a resolution that supports the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power's recently filed lawsuit against the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District over Owens Lake. DWP has spent $1.2 billion for vegetation and flooding of 42 square miles of Owens Lake to reduce pollution by 90 percent, but the Air Pollution Control District is asking the DWP to eliminate dust on an additional 2.9 square miles at an added cost to ratepayers of $400 million. The Council unanimously voted in support of the resolution. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Chamber joins state, local superintendents at Cleveland High School's Media Academy
 On Tuesday, Chamber Senior Vice President David Rattray joined State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, at left, and Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy, during a press conference and tour of Cleveland High School's Media Academy. Superintendent Torlakson is conducting a month-long tour of career-technical programs that help prepare students for life after high school. "What works for students works for business," said Rattray. "Skills and academics can be learned in ways that make them superstars for students." Contact David Rattray, 213.580.7515.
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Congratulations to SCORE LA for being nationally recognized for its program improvements. The business development organization — with more than 125 volunteers — increased its workshops held by 99 percent from the previous year and increased workshop attendance by 178 percent. 
