Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Los Angeles, Ca — Attorney General Kamala D. Harris commemorated the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 at a celebration at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles. The event featured a diverse group of civil rights leaders who discussed the significance of the Act and the challenges […]

Free Small Business Tax Seminar in Rancho Cordova

Free Small Business Tax Seminar in Rancho Cordova

Sacramento, Ca – Business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals who would like to start a business and learn how to comply with California’s complex tax laws are invited to attend a free small business tax seminar in Rancho Cordova on Thursday, July 10, 2014. California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Member George Runner is sponsoring this […]

Kristin Olsen Next Assembly Republican Leader

Kristin Olsen Next Assembly Republican Leader

Dear friends, constituents and supporters, Today, I was unanimously elected by my colleagues to be the next Assembly Republican Leader.  During a time of transition, I will begin serving as Leader-Elect immediately, partnering with the current Republican Leader Connie Conway through the end of Session until I become Leader on a to-be-determined date this fall. […]

Covered California Accepting Applications for $16.9 Million in Grants for New Enrollment and Education Program

Covered California Accepting Applications for $16.9 Million in Grants for New Enrollment and Education Program

Sacramento, Ca — Covered California™ has announced its intent to award up to $16.9 million in grants for the launch of its Navigator Program, the next phase in the agency’s outreach, education and enrollment efforts. Covered California will award grants to educate consumers about Covered California health insurance plans and about how to obtain financial […]

Overwhelming Response to Call for Project Applications Promoting Biking, Walking, and a Healthier California

Overwhelming Response to Call for Project Applications Promoting Biking, Walking, and a Healthier California

Sacramento, Ca – Caltrans is in the process of reviewing hundreds of applications due to an overwhelming response to its call for applications for projects that promote biking and walking. The 770 applications – more than half benefiting disadvantaged communities – have been received from cities and counties throughout California, totaling nearly $1 billion in project […]

2014 Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearings in Culver City June 24

2014 Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearings in Culver City June 24

Sacramento, Ca – Individuals and businesses with ideas or concerns about the administration and oversight of California’s business and property taxes are invited to attend the Board of Equalization’s (BOE) annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights hearings in Culver City on June 24, 2014. “We invite California taxpayers to share with us their ideas for how government can serve […]

Rabobank Highest in Customer Satisfaction in California Four Years Running, According to J.D. Power

Rabobank Highest in Customer Satisfaction in California Four Years Running, According to J.D. Power

Roseville, Ca — For the fourth straight year, Rabobank N.A. has ranked highest in customer satisfaction among retail banks in California, according to J.D. Power. The global marketing information services company’s 2014 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study℠ (http://www.jdpower.com/press-releases/2014-us-retail-banking-satisfaction-study) reported that, over the prior year, Rabobank rose further apart from other banks examined in the state. […]

California Fair Share, Public School Officials Praise Investment in Early Childhood Learning; Call on Gov. Brown to Sign Budget Agreement

California Fair Share, Public School Officials Praise Investment in Early Childhood Learning; Call on Gov. Brown to Sign Budget Agreement

Sacramento, Ca – California Fair Share today praised state lawmakers for passage of a budget that significantly boosts funding for early childhood education as well as early childcare. More than 50 public school superintendents, school board members and trustees joined California Fair Share in calling on Gov. Jerry Brown to sign the budget legislation as […]

BOE Chairman Horton Responds to Budget Passage

BOE Chairman Horton Responds to Budget Passage

El Segundo — California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Chairman Jerome E. Horton issued the following statement Monday, June, 16, 2014, in response to the Legislature’s approval of the state budget.   “I’m happy to see that the Legislature worked together to get an on-time budget done so we can continue the business of California without any delays […]

Senator Gaines Opposes Wasteful Budget

Senator Gaines Opposes Wasteful Budget

Sacramento, Ca – Senator Ted Gaines (R-Roseville) issued the following statement regarding the Democrat majority-vote budget bill:   “Revenues shot up but the Legislature’s fiscal IQ stayed flat,” said Senator Gaines. “California has built a $340 billion wall of debt and liabilities and we need to route every single spare dollar towards paying it down. […]