Congressional Black Caucus on Treatment of Haitian Migrants

Congressional Black Caucus on Treatment of Haitian Migrants

Washington, DC…Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the treatment of Haitian migrants at the U.S. Border: “The images that we’ve seen over the last 24 hours are horrific and I share the outrage being expressed by Americans across the country. This sort of mistreatment is an affront to the […]

Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee Release Economic Projections

Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee Release Economic Projections

Washington, DC…The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting its maximum employment and price stability goals.  With progress on vaccinations and strong policy support, indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. The sectors most adversely affected by […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Strengthening Access to Reproductive Health Care & Lifts up California Future of Abortion Council

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Strengthening Access to Reproductive Health Care & Lifts up California Future of Abortion Council

Sacramento, CA…In the face of unprecedented attacks on women’s health care and reproductive rights throughout the country, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Administration’s participation in a new advisory group, the California Future of Abortion Council, to advance the state’s leadership on reproductive freedom and signed legislation furthering the state’s commitment to ensuring access to essential reproductive […]

Seaside Woman Arrested in DUI Juvenile Fatal Crash

Seaside Woman Arrested in DUI Juvenile Fatal Crash

Monterey, CA…On Friday morning September 17, 2021, at 10:56 a.m. a silver Ford Fusion was traveling northbound on State Route 1 approaching the 8th Street overcrossing. The Ford Fusion was occupied by two 16-year-old passengers and the 18-year-old driver. The Ford Fusion lost control, rolled over, and one of the 16-year-old passengers was ejected and […]

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s Meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s Meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia

Washington, DC…President Biden met today with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia and celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-Australia Alliance. The leaders affirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region, based on shared values and mutual interests, and agreed on the importance of working with allies and partners around the world, including […]

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced the following appointments yesterday: Mary Adèr, 52, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director for the Office of Legislation, Regulations and Public Affairs at the California Department of Developmental Services. Adèr has been a Senior Development Associate at WestEd since 2019. She was Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs for the […]

President Biden Before the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

President Biden Before the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

New York NY…Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow delegates, to all those who dedicate themselves to this noble mission of this institution: It’s my honor to speak to you for the first time as President of the United States. We meet this year in a moment of — intermingled with great pain and extraordinary possibility. […]

Biden Administration Mobilizes to Protect Workers and Communities from Extreme Heat

Biden Administration Mobilizes to Protect Workers and Communities from Extreme Heat

Washington, DC…President Biden is launching a coordinated, interagency effort to respond to extreme heat that threatens the lives and livelihoods of Americans, especially workers, children, and seniors. While climate-related disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods produce dramatic images of devastation, extreme heat often takes place out of sight and out of the news. But heat […]

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Enabling Continued Remote Government Meetings

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Enabling Continued Remote Government Meetings

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order waiving the application of AB 361 until October 1, 2021, when the provisions of a prior executive order that established certain requirements for public agencies to meet remotely during the COVID-19 emergency will expire. AB 361 extends the flexibilities provided in the Governor’s prior executive order to […]

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