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    Which Way, L.A.?

    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. The law has been given credit for both environmental preservation and protection of public health, but it's also accused of being bad for business.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Ronald Reagan advocated small government but, 43 years ago, he signed the California Environmental Quality Act, abbreviated as CEQA. The law has been given credit for both environmental preservation and protection of public health, but it's also accused of being bad for business. Now there's a move to make some major changes before the Assembly and Senate adjourn in less than three weeks.

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    Push to Reform CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act
    1. 0:00Feds Seize Property of Pot Landlords
    2. 16:24Are California's Environmental Protections Bad for Business?You’re reading this
    3. 27:41A New Look for the Petersen Auto Museum
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Gary Toebben

      Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

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      David Pettit

      senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Push to Reform CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act
    1. 0:00Feds Seize Property of Pot Landlords
    2. 16:24Are California's Environmental Protections Bad for Business?You’re reading this
    3. 27:41A New Look for the Petersen Auto Museum
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