Gary Toebben

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

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President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and member of the Let's Rebuild California coalition

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Ronald Reagan advocated small government but, 43 years ago, he signed the California Environmental Quality Act , abbreviated as CEQA.

Are California's Environmental Protections Bad for Business?

Ronald Reagan advocated small government but, 43 years ago, he signed the California Environmental Quality Act , abbreviated as CEQA.

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After eight years of controversy, the LA City Harbor Commission has unanimously approved a new cargo facility to transfer containers from ships to train cars instead of trucks using…

The Economy, the Environment and the Port of Los Angeles

After eight years of controversy, the LA City Harbor Commission has unanimously approved a new cargo facility to transfer containers from ships to train cars instead of trucks using…

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