AG Becerra: Forcibly Separating Children from Their Parents Is Inhumane and Unnecessary
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2018 09:21 AM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today joined New Mexico Attorney General Hector H. Balderas and 19 attorneys general in demanding the U.S. Department of Justice immediately end its new “zero tolerance” immigration policy which separates children from their parents. In their letter, the attorneys general explain how these compulsory separations create serious concerns regarding the violation of children’s rights, constitutional principles of due process and equal protection.
Remarks on the UN Human Rights Council From Mike Pompeo & Nikki Haley
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2018 08:47 PM
Washington, DC...Good afternoon. The Trump administration is committed to protecting and promoting the God-given dignity and freedom of every human being. Every individual has rights that are inherent and inviolable. They are given by God, and not by government. Because of that, no government must take them away. For decades, the United States has led global efforts to promote human rights, often through multilateral institutions. While we have seen improvements in certain human rights situations, for far too long we have waited while that progress comes too slowly or in some cases never comes. Too many commitments have gone unfulfilled.
Governor Brown Appoints Justice Peter J. Siggins To Court of Appeal
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2018 11:35 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of Justice Peter J. Siggins as presiding justice, Division Three of the First District Court of Appeal. Peter J. Siggins, 62, of San Rafael, has been appointed presiding justice, Division Three of the First District Court of Appeal. Siggins has served as an associate justice at the First District Court of Appeal since 2006.
President Trump at a Meeting with the National Space Council and Signing of Space Policy Directive
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/18/2018 08:45 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you very much. This is an incredible time for our country. I would say that our economy — and many of you know that very well — is doing better than it ever has done. Our employment numbers are the best that they’ve been, perhaps ever, but certainly in recorded history. Reports just came out — best in 44 years. Black unemployment is the lowest level in history. Hispanic unemployment, lowest level in history. Women unemployment, lowest level in 21 years. It started at 19, went up to 20; now it’s up to 21. Very soon it’s going to be in history.
Post Primary Comments From Supervisor Candidate Merita Callaway
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/18/2018 07:44 PM
Murphys, CA...Having been involved in Calaveras County government for many years, I am constantly impressed with how much the people in District 3 care about our community. The 278 men and women who publicly endorsed my campaign represent a cross section of people who make this district the wonderful place that it is. The Democrats, Republicans, and Independents who supported me are more concerned with achievements than party labels.
Second To None: Brooks Koepka Goes Back to Back in U.S. Open
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/17/2018 11:01 PM
Southampton, N.Y....For only the third time in the post-World War II era – and seventh time in 118 stagings – the U.S. Open has a repeat champion. Brooks Koepka, who won last year at Erin Hills by shooting 16 under par – finished 17 strokes higher at Shinnecock Hills, but a final-round 68 on Sunday was good enough for a one-stroke victory over Tommy Fleetwood.
Court Temporarily Reinstating California’s End of Life Option Act
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/15/2018 06:55 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Becerra today issued the following statement in response to the Fourth District Appellate Court’s ruling in the End of Life Option Act litigation: “Today the Fourth District Appellate Court granted our request for immediate stay in People ex rel. Xavier Becerra v. Ahn, reinstating California’s End of Life Option Act while litigation is ongoing. This ruling provides some relief to California patients, their families, and doctors who have been living in uncertainty while facing difficult health decisions.
The Rural Rundown: RCRC’s Analysis of the 2018-19 State Budget Package
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/15/2018 09:35 AM
Sacramento, CA...Yesterday, both houses of the Legislature approved the state’s 2018-19 State Budget and a handful of budget trailer bills that assist in implementing the State Budget Package. It should be noted that the State Budget Package remains incomplete – there are a number of remaining budget trailer bills awaiting action, including measures pertaining to Cap-and-Trade allocations and to address Disaster Response Emergency Operations. Over the next several days and weeks, further items will be considered and adopted. The $200 billion state spending plan includes $139 billion in General Fund expenditures, $57.1 billion in special fund expenditures, and $3.9 billion in bond expenditures. Click below for complete document...
Department of Justice Releases OIG Report on FBI & DOJ Ahead of 2016 Elections (Summary and Complete Report)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2018 12:13 PM
Washington, DC...Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today the release of a report examining various actions by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the DOJ in advance of the 2016 election in connection with the investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server (referred to by the FBI and DOJ as the “Midyear” investigation).
