Washington, DC…While the American Rescue Plan is changing the course of the pandemic and delivering relief for working families, this is no time to build back to the way things were. This is the moment to reimagine and rebuild a new economy. The American Jobs Plan is an investment in America that will create millions […]
Washington, DC…President Biden today announced his intent to nominate 10 individuals to serve as Federal Circuit and District Court judges, and one individual to serve as a Superior Court Judge for the District of Columbia. These highly-qualified candidates reflect the President’s deeply-held conviction that the federal bench should reflect the full diversity of the American […]
Sacramento, CA…Following last year’s record-breaking fire season, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced emergency early action to boost firefighting support as California faces another difficult wildfire year. Using Emergency Fund authorization, Governor Newsom has approved $80.74 million for 1,399 additional firefighters with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to bolster fuels management […]
Washington, DC….The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) baseless sanctions on two U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF ) commissioners apparently in retaliation for U.S. sanctions on PRC officials connected with serious human rights abuse in Xinjiang. This comes after the PRC’s January sanctions on 28 U.S. officials and July 2020 sanctions on U.S. officials […]
Washington, DC…Jill and I send our best wishes to everyone celebrating Passover in the United States, the State of Israel, and around the world. At its heart, the Passover story is one of overcoming adversity and finding hope, of summoning the resilience and resolve to emerge from a long dark night to a brighter morning. […]
Washington, DC…President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing. President Biden took action his first day in office to return the United States to the Paris Agreement. Days later, on January 27, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of 18 California superior court judges, which include one in Fresno County, four in Los Angeles County, one in Monterey County, two in Orange County, four in Sacramento County, two in San Bernardino County, one in San Joaquin County, one in Santa Clara County, one in Sonoma […]
Sacramento, CA…With supply of vaccines expected to significantly increase in the coming weeks, the state is expanding vaccine eligibility to more Californians. Starting April 1, individuals aged 50+ will be eligible to make an appointment, and individuals 16+ will be eligible to make an appointment to be vaccinated starting on April 15. “With vaccine supply […]
Washington, DC…Yesterday President Biden put solving the immigration issue on VP Harris’s to do list. “Well folks, today I have two announcements to make. One, is we’ve got ourselves a Secretary. Xavier, welcome. SECRETARY BECERRA: Thank you, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for being willing to do this, and I really appreciate. And also today, […]
Monterey, CA…As California recognizes Tsunami Preparedness Week, the California Geological Survey is releasing interactive maps covering Alameda, Monterey, and San Mateo counties. These maps allow users to enter an address to determine whether the property is within an area that may be subject to tsunami flooding. These Tsunami Hazard Area maps serve two purposes. First, using new data and improved […]
