AQMD approves new smog-cutting plan
(Photo) The downtown skyline is enveloped in smog shortly before sunset on November 17, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. DAVID MCNEW/GETTY IMAGES KPCC By: Sharon McNary Air quality regulators adopted an extensive new package of rules Friday aimed at cutting smog in Southern California by half within 7 years. The plan from the South Coast Air […]
Southern California air quality officials OK cleanup plan
By DAVID DANELSKI / STAFF WRITER Published: March 3, 2017 Southern California air quality officials approved a 15-year pollution clean-up plan Friday, March 3, after adding provisions that would eventually eliminate a pollution-credits marketplace that regulates emissions from oil refineries and other major smokestack polluters. But the 11-2 vote by the South Coast Air Quality […]
Bad Foundation for Business
Approval of Measure S would curb development with costly fallout for housing market, workers, employers. By Tracy Hernandez and Josh LaFarga Friday, March 3, 2017 City of L.A. voters will head to the polls on March 7 to determine the fate of Measure S. This initiative is very clear in its intent – place a […]
BizFed Founder David Fleming on KNX1070’s “Mottek On Money”
Mottek on Money is a weekly update on the big stories affecting money plus a preview of the week ahead in money news. From Wall Street to your street KNX Senior Money Anchor Frank Mottek covers the big stories affecting Southern Californian’s money. Featuring interviews, perspective and commentary, Mottek on Money is the one show […]
Get Out the Vote (GOTV) on March 7th!
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Mark Your Calendar for BizFed March Meetings
BizFed Leaders, Mark your calendars for BizFed’s March meetings! ADVOCACY Committee Meeting When: Thursday, 3/9/17, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Holland & Knight LLP, 400 S Hope St 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 OR call in to 1.213.226.1066, 322980838# 2017 Co-Chairs: Charles Gale, South Bay Association of Chambers; Paul Little, Pasadena Chamber; Lou […]
NEWS RELEASE: BIZFED PAC ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF ENDORSEMENTS IN 13 CITIES ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 22, 2017 Contact: Tracy Hernandez 818.429.0862 BIZFED PAC ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF ENDORSEMENTS IN 13 CITIES ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY LOS ANGELES, CA – The BizFed PAC, a project of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed), announced its support of 30 jobs friendly candidates for the upcoming March 7 […]
How can expensive cities provide affordable housing for workers?
A recent forum examined different options for cities trying to provide opportunities for lower-income workers PUBLISHED ON FEB 15, 2017 Deidre WoollardBYDEIDRE WOOLLARD Nurses, teachers, administrative staff, construction workers, firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement officers are among the numerous workers who are leaving California due to lack of affordability. Middle class workers are often ineligible […]
