Fuel Tax Funded Transportation Package Headed to Governor
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2017 12:09 PM
Sacramento, CA...Late last night, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 by Senator Jim Beall (D-San Jose), a 10-year, $52 billion transportation plan, the largest overhaul of transportation funding in the state in more than 25 years. The Senate voted 27-11, and the Assembly voted 54-26 – the bare minimum two-thirds margins required for a tax increase. The voting occurred primarily on party line with all but one Democrat supporting the bill in the Assembly, and all Republicans voting “no.” In the State Senate, all Democrats voted to support the bill, with the exception of Senator Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa) voting “no," and Senator Anthony Cannella (R-Stanislaus) voting “aye.”
Can the President Revoke National Monument Designations?
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2017 12:21 PM
Washington, DC...In recent weeks, Washington D.C. has speculated on rumors of a forthcoming Executive Order from President Trump detailing his authorities under the Antiquities Act of 1906. An upcoming Executive Order could revoke some, if not all, of the Bears Ears National Monument designation. The Bears Ears National Monument was controversially designated by President Obama just before leaving office and covered 1.35 million acres in southern Utah.
VA Secretary Praises Congress For Extending Choice Program
Posted by: News_Desk on 04/07/2017 03:11 PM
Washington, DC...Today, following the U.S. Senate’s passage by unanimous consent this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that extends the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) until the funding dedicated to the program is exhausted. The VCP is a critical program that increases access to care for millions of Veterans. Without this legislation, the ability to use VCP funding would have ended abruptly on Aug. 7 of this year. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David J. Shulkin released the following statement of support:
Public Notice: County Seeking Applications For Law Library Board Of Trustees
Posted by: News_Desk on 04/06/2017 06:48 AM
Calaveras County, CA...NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to unscheduled vacancies and expiration of terms, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors encourages interested and qualified persons to apply for membership to the following County boards, committees or commissions:
Mother Lode Workforce Development Board Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act: Request For Quotes
Posted by: News_Desk on 04/06/2017 06:55 AM
Calaveras County, CA...The Mother Lode Workforce Development Board (MLWDB) is accepting Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the One-Stop Operator. MLWDB views this solicitation as an opportunity to further implement the reforms of the WIOA by soliciting a One-Stop Operator to oversee and maintain compliance between service provider and on stop partners per 20 C.F.R. § 678 et seq.
John Glenn On Happiness & A Presidential Proclamation
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2017 08:25 AM
"It has been my observation that the happiest of people, the vibrant doers of the world, are almost always those who are using - who are putting into play, calling upon, depending upon-the greatest number of their God-given talents and capabilities." John Glenn
U.S. Launches 59 Cruise Missiles In Strike On Syrian Air Base In Retaliation For Chemical Weapon Attack
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2017 07:48 PM
Washington, DC...At the direction of the president, U.S. forces conducted a cruise missile strike against a Syrian Air Force airfield today at about 8:40 p.m. EDT (4:40 a.m., April 7, in Syria). The strike targeted Shayrat Airfield in Homs governorate, and were in response to the Syrian government's chemical weapons attack April 4 in Khan Sheikhoun, which killed and injured hundreds of innocent Syrian people, including women and children.
Remarks By President Trump At 2017 North America's Building Trades Unions National Legislative Conference
Posted by: News_Desk on 04/05/2017 10:51 AM
Washington, DC...THE PRESIDENT: I know these people well, you wouldn’t believe it. I know them too well. (Applause.) I know them too well. They cost me a lot of money. (Laughter.) I spent a lot of money, but I love them, and they’re great, and their people are fantastic. And nobody does it like you people, right? Nobody. We talked about that -- incredible. Incredible people.
Californians Already Pay A Premium For Good Roads: By George Runner
Posted by: News_Desk on 04/05/2017 11:35 AM
Sacramento, CA...Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats recently announced a deal to create a new car tax and raise the state's gas tax by 40 percent. If passed, the proposal would cost Californians $52 billion over the course of a decade.
The Joint Press Conference With President Trump and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2017 09:45 PM
Washington, DC...Today the President conducted a joint press conference with King Abdullah. Their full comments follow... "PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Your Majesty, thank you for being with us today. Very much appreciate it. This is our second meeting since my inauguration, but our first at the White House. A very special place, I can tell you that. I've gotten to know it well. Long hours. Very special. It's really an honor to welcome you here today. But before we begin, let me say a few words about recent events. Yesterday, a chemical attack -- a chemical attack that was so horrific, in Syria, against innocent people, including women, small children, and even beautiful little babies. Their deaths was an affront to humanity. These heinous actions by the Assad regime cannot be tolerate.
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