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Comment RSSSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, Chaired by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) and the Committee on Governance and Finance, Chaired by Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) will hold a joint hearing in Sacramento tomorrow to review implementation of California’s Advanced Transportation and Alternative Source Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exclusion Program.
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 # 00:00:42 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffCalif. Governor and First Lady Honor Chief Warrant Officer James B. Wilke
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 # 23:36:56 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Chief Warrant Officer James B. Wilke who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 # 23:35:07 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On behalf of all Californians, Jerry Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa Signs Low Impact Development Ordinance
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 # 22:45:41 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffLOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed an ordinance into law last Friday that will drastically improve the way Los Angeles deals with its stormwater. The Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance calls for development and redevelopment projects to manage the stormwater in a way that helps clean it and re-use it.
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Applauds Obama Adminstration’s Acceleration of Crenshaw/LAX Light Rail Project
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 # 22:42:04 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffLOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa issued the following statement on Tuesday about the Obama Administration’s announcement that the Crenshaw/LAX light rail project is among 14 major infrastructure projects across the nation …
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Bill to Help California’s 1.5 million English Learner Students Achieve English Proficiency
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 # 23:42:09 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSacramento, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 753 into law Saturday. The new law, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), removes barriers California’s English Learners face when working to achieve English proficiency. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2012.
Calif. Governor Brown Joins SunEdison to Announce Company’s Relocation to California
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 # 20:42:23 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffBELMONT, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today visited the new headquarters of SunEdison in Belmont to mark the company’s decision to establish their world headquarters in California. The company, currently headquartered in Maryland, decided to make the move following actions by Governor Brown and the Legislature to create a friendlier business environment in California.
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Oct. 10, 2011
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 # 20:39:31 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has signed the following bills: AB 9 by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) – Pupil rights: bullying. AB 22 by Assemblymember Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) – Employment: credit reports.
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Oct. 9, 2011
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 # 20:37:10 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced on Sunday that he has signed the following bills: AB 74 by Assemblymember Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco) – Public event action plans and cooperative agreements for agricultural inspector services. AB 126 by Assemblymember Mike Davis (D-Los Angeles) – Courts: judicial appointments.
Assemblymember Hall Legislation Signed Into California Law
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 # 20:33:46 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D – Los Angeles) today announced that he scored a number of legislative victories to create jobs, enhance public safety, protect the rights of workers and save California taxpayer dollars by increasing government efficiency.
Calif. Governor Brown Takes Action to Promote Renewable Energy and Protect the Environment
Sun, 09 Oct 2011 # 18:12:29 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Saturday that he has taken action on legislation to protect California’s environment and natural resources.
Calif. Governor Brown Signs California Dream Act
Sun, 09 Oct 2011 # 18:10:36 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Taking action to expand educational opportunity to all qualified students, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Saturday signed the California Dream Act. AB 131, authored by Assemblymember Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles) allows top students who are on the path to citizenship to apply for college financial aid.
Calif. Governor Brown Takes Action to Improve Education
Sun, 09 Oct 2011 # 18:08:43 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Saturday that he has taken action on legislation to improve education in California. The following bills have been signed by Governor Brown: AB 124 by Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes (D-Los Angeles) – Academic content standards: English language development standards.
Padilla Bill to Criminalize Cell Phones in Prisons Signed by Calif. Gov. Brown
Fri, 07 Oct 2011 # 00:58:55 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSacramento, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Senate Bill 26, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), was signed by the Governor today. The new law will crack down on the smuggling and possession of cell phones and other wireless communication devices in California prisons. The law becomes effective immediately.
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Senator Padilla’s Anti-Piracy Legislation – new law will help reduce music and movie piracy
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 # 19:31:44 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 550 (Padilla) Sunday. The new law will help reduce music and movie piracy by allowing inspections and verification to ensure that large-scale disc replicating plants are complying with California anti-piracy laws.
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Sept. 30, 2011
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 # 22:15:42 -0400 EDT # California News # Comments OffSACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has signed the following bills: AB 436 by Assemblymember Jose Solorio (D-Santa Ana) – Public works: labor compliance. AB 536 by Assemblymember Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco) – Physicians and surgeons.