Redmond, WA…Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced the global availability of Windows 8.1, a feature-rich update to its popular Windows 8 operating system, enabling customers to create experiences that keep pace with their lives — at work, at home or on the go. Beginning Oct. 17, consumers with a Windows 8 device in more than 230 […]
Sacramento – The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual meeting with the state’s 58 county assessors on October 22, 2013 in Redding. This annual meeting is held in conjunction with the 111th California Assessors’ Association Annual Conference. “California’s county assessors are vital partners in the work of property tax collection and […]
Washington, DC….”Proud to have voted to open the government. Since Day 1, the majority of the House has wanted to vote to open the government. Tonight, we finally got that chance. Enough Republicans joined with all of the Democrats to end this shutdown. Hopefully the Speaker will continue to listen to those of us on […]
Yosemite, CA….Yosemite National Park reopens to park visitors tonight, October 16, 2013. Visitors can access public areas and roads immediately while facilities and other public services are brought back on-line. Yosemite National Park has been closed since October 1, 2013 due to the government shutdown. “We are excited to reopen and welcome visitors back to […]
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan agreement to reopen the government and pay our bills. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: The eyes of the world were on Washington this week. And while they witnessed a great deal of political discord, today they […]
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San Diego, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined local veterans, lawmakers and community leaders in San Diego Thursday to sign legislation to expand housing opportunities for veterans. “After veterans serve our country, it’s our duty to serve them,” said Governor Brown. “This new reformed housing program will make life better for veterans for years to […]
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills. There are also links to comments on vetoed bills…. • AB 48 by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) – Firearms: large-capacity magazines. • AB 170 by Assemblymember Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) – Assault weapons and .50 BMG rifles. • AB 231 by […]
Washington, DC…”The White House, October 12, 2013. “Good morning. Over the past few days, I’ve met with Republicans and Democrats from both houses of Congress in an effort to reopen your government and remove the dangers of default from our economy. It’s a positive development that House Republicans have agreed on the need to avoid […]
Washington, October 10, 2013–The Obama administration’s aggressive war on leaks and other efforts to control information are without precedent, according to 30 experienced Washington journalists interviewed for a new report released today by the Committee to Protect Journalists. The report found that despite President Barack Obama’s promise to head the most open government in American […]
