Washington, DC…Well, good afternoon. The Prime Minister has brought the sun out, so he can do about anything. Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for being here. It’s been my pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Suga to the White House. This is our first in-person meeting here — the first head of state that I’ve asked […]
Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on the, “Long-term Solvency of the Highway Trust Fund: Lessons Learned from the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives Program and Other User-based Revenue Solutions, and How Funding Uncertainty Affects the Highway Programs.” The hearing largely focused on the failures of the […]
Sacramento, CA…On April 15, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved Frontier Communications corporate restructuring to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy, first initiated almost one year ago. Frontier is one of the two largest Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILEC) in California, offering phone, video, and/or broadband service in 44 counties. The CPUC adopted various conditions […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed legislation to create a statewide policy for the rehiring of workers laid-off by the pandemic, bolstering the state’s efforts to ensure an equitable recovery from the pandemic. SB 93 requires employers in the hospitality and business services industries, including hotels, airports and large event centers, to […]
Sacramento, CA…California’s unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 8.3 percent in March as the state’s employers gained 119,600 jobs1, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys. This comes after February’s upwards-revised (+15,100 jobs) month-over gain of 156,100 jobs, which alone was more than the 155,400 jobs […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement on the March jobs report which showed that California added 119,600 jobs in March and 156,100 jobs in February: “California’s economic recovery depends on bringing back the businesses and jobs we’ve lost over the past year. That’s why today’s jobs report, which showed that California added 119,600 […]
London, UK…This afternoon, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral took place at Windsor Castle. In line with government guidelines, the event was scaled back and it was a very personal family occasion which recognised His Royal Highness’s military associations and included some unique personal touches, which had been specially requested by The Duke. Watch the ceremony […]
Sacramento, CA…With expanded eligibility and 50 percent of Californians age 16 and older now having at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced partnerships with nearly 200 faith-based organizations to expand the state’s vaccine outreach and equity efforts. The Administration is leading an effort to provide at least 25,000 COVID-19 […]
Sacramento, CA…As announced by Governor Gavin Newsom last month, all Californians aged 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting today, April 15. This expansion of eligibility comes as the state reaches major milestones in its vaccine rollout: nearly half of all residents in the 16 and older population have already received at least […]
Carmel Valley, CA…Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) introduced the Making Imperiled Communities Resistant to Outages with Generation that is Resilient, Islandable, and Distributed (MICROGRID) Act. The legislation incentivizes the expansion and deployment of microgrids, which provide backup power, independent from the larger energy grid, during emergencies. As extreme weather events, such as wildfires, become increasingly […]
