Washington, DC…Interior enforcement of our Nation’s immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States. Many aliens who illegally enter the United States and those who overstay or otherwise violate the terms of their visas present a significant threat to national security and public safety. This is particularly […]
Sacramento, CA…Earlier this month, I was sworn in as Chair of the Rural County Representatives of California, better known as RCRC. The core of RCRC’s mission is to improve the ability of small, rural California county governments to provide services by advocating on their behalf, and promoting a greater understanding among policy makers about the […]
Sacramento, CA…An unprecedented, urban-rural coalition representing water interests, local government, the conservation community, agriculture, and the forestry sector has formed to advance proactive, science-based, and ecologically sound forest management practices. The California Forest Watershed Alliance (CAFWA) supports policies and practices that promote healthy forests that are more resilient to drought, wildfire, and climate change. Knowing […]
Sacramento, CA…California State Board of Equalization Chairwoman Fiona Ma, CPA along with Assemblymember Jim Wood and Senator Mike McGuire presented legislative resolutions to Phebe, the amazing four-legged member and secret weapon of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife K9 unit and the Marijuana Enforcement Team, who puts her life on the line for Californians […]
Berkeley,CA…Students across the state look forward to California Thursdays® because they have a lunch that is freshly made with ingredients sourced close to home and—more importantly to them—delicious. Today, as part of a statewide Collective Action Day, students at over 2,900 public schools will enjoy fresh, healthy lunches prepared by the more than 11,600 dedicated […]
Greenwich, CT…Mary Tyler Moore Died this morning at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut due to complications from pneumonia. Moore was born in the Brooklyn Heights section of New York on December 29th 1936 to Marjorie and George Tyler Moore. Mary Tyler Moore (December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017) was an American actress, known for her […]
Los Banos, CA…The California State Parks, San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area will be conducting the “Path of the Padres” hike and boat tour each Saturday and Sunday from February 19th, 2017 through April 8th, 2017. The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8:00 a.m. and returns to the […]
New York, NY…The “Trump Bump” continues as the Down Jones Industrial Average has climbed past 20,000 for the first time. If past is prologue sometimes giddy highs are followed by a downward trend. We shall see…
Sacramento, CA…Board of Equalization Member George Runner issued the following statement in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State Address: “They say ‘as California goes, so goes the nation.’ Let’s hope not, because Governor Brown’s vision for our state includes even higher gas prices and taxes that hurt working-class people. There’s enough money […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today delivered his State of the State address, departing with the traditional practice of listing every issue and restating every priority to focus on the “broader context of our country and its challenges.” In his remarks the Governor vowed to “defend everybody – every man, woman and child – […]
