view in browser “How would I characterize the coming political season? Exciting, challenging, turbulent, unpredictable. Those would be my adjectives.” - Governor Jerry Brown (Mercury News, 01/09/2012) Want to get an insider’s perspective on what’s really going on in Sacramento? Join San Luis Obispo area community leaders on this year’s Legislative Trip to Sacramento   March 7-8, 2012 You’ll have the opportunity to: Advocate for the most vital issues facing our community at meetings with key decision-makers including Governor Jerry Brown’s administration, State Senate and Assembly representatives Hear firsthand what Capitol insiders and some of Sacramento’s most powerful policy directing stakeholders predict will take place this year on some of the most pressing issues facing our state such as:     - Governor Brown’s proposed tax increase set to go before voters in November     - State budget reform and fiscal sustainability     - Realignment efforts     - Pension reform     - Plan to close 70 state parks by July 1     - Education Cuts     - Energy policy     - Business related legislation $490 includes transportation, all events, hotel accommodations and meals.  Space is limited.  Register here by February 15th or contact Courtney Kienow, Director of Governmental Affairs, at (805) 786-2770 or Courtney@slochamber.org for more information. Click here for Chamber's event policies.

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