Governor Newsom Proposes 2020-21 State Budget

Governor Newsom Proposes 2020-21 State Budget

Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2020-21 State Budget proposal to the Legislature today which makes responsible investments in the state’s economic future while tackling head-on persistent challenges facing the state. “California’s economic growth has fueled the nation’s economy. As 2020 begins, California’s economy is the strongest in the nation and the fifth largest in […]

John Kerry and James Mattis Among Featured Speakers for 2020 Panetta Lecture Series

John Kerry and James Mattis Among Featured Speakers for 2020 Panetta Lecture Series

Seaside, CA…Calling the upcoming 2020 presidential election perhaps “the most important in our history,” Secretary Leon Panetta has focused on the theme Decision 2020:  A Republic If We Can Keep It for this year’s Leon Panetta Lecture Series.  The title is taken from Benjamin Franklin’s response to a citizen’s question, “What have you given us?” as he was […]

Largest Cancer Death Rates Drops Ever in Latest Numbers

Largest Cancer Death Rates Drops Ever in Latest Numbers

Atlanta, GA…The death rate from cancer in the US declined by 29% from 1991 to 2017, including a 2.2% drop from 2016 to 2017, the largest single-year drop ever recorded, according to annual statistics reporting from the American Cancer Society. The decline in deaths from lung cancer drove the record drop. Deaths fell from about 3% […]

President Trump on Iran Situation

President Trump on Iran Situation

Washington, DC…From the White House earlier this morning…”As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime. […]

Murder Suicide At San Bernardino Area School

Murder Suicide At San Bernardino Area School

San Bernardino, CA…A murder suicide has left two adults deceased and two students injured this morning at North Park Elementary School. From the San Bernardino Police Department..”Two adults are deceased in a classroom, believed to be a murder suicide. We believe the suspect is down and there’s no further threat.” From the school and their […]

VA Secretary Praises Congress For Extending Choice Program

VA Secretary Praises Congress For Extending Choice Program

Washington, DC…Today, following the U.S. Senate’s passage by unanimous consent this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that extends the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) until the funding dedicated to the program is exhausted. The VCP is a critical program that increases access to care for millions of Veterans. Without this legislation, the ability […]

Can the President Revoke National Monument Designations?

Can the President Revoke National Monument Designations?

Washington, DC…In recent weeks, Washington D.C. has speculated on rumors of a forthcoming Executive Order from President Trump detailing his authorities under the Antiquities Act of 1906. An upcoming Executive Order could revoke some, if not all, of the Bears Ears National Monument designation. The Bears Ears National Monument was controversially designated by President Obama […]

Fuel Tax Funded Transportation Package Headed to Governor

Fuel Tax Funded Transportation Package Headed to Governor

Sacramento, CA…Late last night, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 by Senator Jim Beall (D-San Jose), a 10-year, $52 billion transportation plan, the largest overhaul of transportation funding in the state in more than 25 years. The Senate voted 27-11, and the Assembly voted 54-26 – the bare minimum two-thirds margins required for a tax […]