VP Harris on Possible Russian War Crimes in Ukraine with Poland’s President Duda
Warsaw, PL….VP Harris addresses possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine with Poland’s President Duda
Inflation Roars on at 7.9% Annual Rate .8% Rise in February
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.9 percent before seasonal adjustment. Increases in the indexes for gasoline, […]
Presidential Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets
Washington, DC….By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Advances in digital and distributed ledger technology for financial services have led to dramatic growth in markets for digital assets, with profound implications for the […]
Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State Address 2022
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State Address 2022. Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State address before the California Legislature today. Below is the text as prepared for delivery: State of the State Address California Governor Gavin Newsom March 8, 2022 On International Women’s Day, it’s great to say thank you, […]
United States Bans Imports of Russian Oil, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Coal
Washington, DC…Today, President Biden will sign an Executive Order (E.O.) to ban the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal to the United States – a significant action with widespread bipartisan support that will further deprive President Putin of the economic resources he uses to continue his needless war of choice. The United […]
9 in 10 U.S. Voters Support American Energy Production Over Reliance on Foreign Energy
Washington, DC…Last week ahead of the State of the Union Address, API President and CEO Mike Sommers highlighted the importance of American energy leadership as both geopolitical volatility and energy costs rise. API also released new polling by Morning Consult that found 90 percent of American voters support the U.S. developing its own domestic energy resources […]
President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine
Washington, DC…President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke this evening with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden highlighted the ongoing actions undertaken by the United States, its Allies and partners, and private industry to raise the costs on Russia for its aggression in Ukraine. In particular, he welcomed the decision this evening by Visa and […]
U.S. State Department on Independent Media Crackdown in Russia
Washington, DC…Russia is engaged in an unprovoked war on Ukraine. At home, the Kremlin is engaged in a full assault on media freedom and the truth, and Moscow’s efforts to mislead and suppress the truth of the brutal invasion are intensifying. On March 1, Russia’s Prosecutor General ordered the communications authority RosKomNadzor to restrict access […]
Statewide Snowpack Falls Well Below Average Following Consecutive Dry Months
Sacramento, CA…The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. Following a January and February that will enter records as the driest documented in state history, the manual survey recorded 35 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 16 inches, which is 68 […]
Governor Newsom Announces Nearly $300 Million in Clean California Grants 3.1.22
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that underserved communities throughout the state will receive $296 million in Clean California grants to remove litter and transform public spaces into points of pride. The 105 community projects will generate an estimated 3,600 jobs as the latest piece of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Clean California initiative, a sweeping $1.1 […]