Washington, DC…Well, thank you, Sultan, for bringing us together today. And I might say, it’s good to see you again. We met when I was a United States senator. You would — we’ve established a relationship, and it’s good to see you looking well and running this meeting. Brunei’s leadership has been vital to seeing […]
Washington, DC….Today, the Department of Justice, through the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team joined Europol to announce the results of Operation Dark HunTor, a coordinated international effort on three continents to disrupt opioid trafficking on the Darknet. The operation, which was conducted across the United States, Australia, and Europe, was a result […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Water Commission, in support of Water Resilience Portfolio Action 3.6, will hold public workshops to explore ways that the State can support in-basin, locally-led groundwater trading programs that ensure protections for communities, small- and medium-size farms, and the environment. The public is encouraged to share their ideas and concerns on groundwater trading at one or more of […]
Oakland, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a multistate coalition in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to swiftly adopt strong regulations limiting oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty trucks. NOx, a smog-forming pollutant that exacerbates asthma and other health problems, has outsized impacts on communities of color and low-income communities, who […]
Monterey, CA…For decades, oil spills have devastated our coastlines, our wildlife, and our economies. From the Santa Barbara Channel blowout in California, to the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and the Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska, the damage has been profound — and long-lasting. This latest spill has released up to 132,000 […]
Monterey, CA…Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today that yesterday, the Honorable Mark E. Hood sentenced Jerry Sanks, age 31 of Salinas, to 26 years and 4 months in state prison and Lenny Sanks, his brother – age 34 of Salinas, to 12 years 8 months in state prison. Jerry and Lenny Sanks […]
Santa Cruz, CA…Deputy Chief Bernie Escalante has been appointed to serve as the Interim Chief of the Santa Cruz Police, effective Oct. 30. A Santa Cruz native, Escalante is a 25-year veteran of the department.
East Lansing, MI…Anderson Economic Group released today the first in a series of analyses examining the transition from ICE vehicles to EVs. This initial 36-page study is the culmination of comprehensive research comparing the “apples-to-apples” costs involved in fueling both EVs and ICE vehicles. AEG undertook this study after noting that many commonly cited figures […]
Kearny, NJ…Thank you. Hello, New Jersey! (Applause.) Thank you, Lieutenant Commander Mikie Sherrill. Well, Governor Murphy, so many of the national challenges we’re confronting are areas where you’re already leading — and that’s not hyperbole — whether it’s making healthcare or preschool or college more affordable; providing paid family leave; replacing lead in pipes; and […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everyone. Good to see all the friends. I’m glad you’re here. Well, I wanted to stop by. I knew the extraordinary national and international leaders were here visiting today. Emmy told me — Brian and Gina — we’ve been talking a lot about what we collectively must do, what we want to do, […]
