Weekly Address: Building on a Record of Economic Progress By Vice President Joe Biden

Weekly Address: Building on a Record of Economic Progress By Vice President Joe Biden

Washington, DC…Hi folks, this is Joe Biden. Over the last eight years, we’ve created more jobs than all the advanced economies in the world combined. Unemployment has been cut in half. Wages are finally on the rise. We’ve gone from economic crisis to recovery to the cusp of genuine resurgence—and we’re better positioned to own […]

New York A.G. Schneiderman On $25 Million Settlement Agreement Reached In Trump University Case

New York A.G. Schneiderman On $25 Million Settlement Agreement Reached In Trump University Case

Albany, NY…Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement on the $25 million settlement agreement reached in Trump University case: In 2013, my office sued Donald Trump for swindling thousands of innocent Americans out of ​millions of dollars through a scheme known as Trump University. Donald Trump fought us every step of the way, […]

Yellen Reaffirms Plans For Rate Increase In Testimony Before Congress

Yellen Reaffirms Plans For Rate Increase In Testimony Before Congress

Washington, DC…Chairman Coats, Ranking Member Maloney, and members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today. I will discuss the current economic outlook and monetary policy. The Economic Outlook The U.S. economy has made further progress this year toward the Federal Reserve’s dual-mandate objectives of maximum employment and price stability. Job […]

President Obama at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece

President Obama at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece…Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you very much. Please, please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: Chicago! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Chicago — (laughter.) Hello, Greece! (Applause.) Yia sas! Kalispera! To the government and the people of Greece — including Prime Minister Tsipras, who I thank for his partnership and for […]

Planning Commission Public Hearing on Legalization of Accessory Dwelling Units – Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Planning Commission Public Hearing on Legalization of Accessory Dwelling Units – Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Monterey, CA…A new State law requires all California jurisdictions to allow accessory dwelling units in residential zoning districts. The law becomes effective January 1, 2017. Therefore, the City’s current prohibition of “Second Units” in the Single-Family Zoning District will expire on January 1, 2017. The City’s Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the […]

City Seeking Interested Community Members for the Short-term Vacation Rental Working Committee

City Seeking Interested Community Members for the Short-term Vacation Rental Working Committee

Santa Cruz, CA…The City Council, on October 25th, adopted a 45-day moratorium on establishing new residential vacation rentals in the City of Santa Cruz. As part of this action, the Council authorized the formation of a 10-member short-term rental/vacation rental working committee to be comprised of various community stakeholders which may include residents, neighborhood group […]

Caltrans Welcomes New Deputy Director For Sustainability

Caltrans Welcomes New Deputy Director For Sustainability

Sacramento, CA… Caltrans today announced the appointment of Ellen Greenberg as its new Deputy Director for Sustainability, who will oversee Caltrans’ continued efforts to shift and align its policies and practices to improve the environment, the economy and social equity for all Californians. Ellen Greenberg, FAICP“Ellen will be a valuable addition to the Caltrans Executive […]