Yearly Archives: 2015
Rep. Royce Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize California Water Infrastructure
U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) released the following statement after the introduction of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, a comprehensive plan to reevaluate and renew California's current water infrastructure
California Republicans Introduce Legislation to Improve Western Water Reliability
Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) joined his California Republican colleagues in introducing a bill to modernize water policies in California and throughout the entire Western United States.
Rep. LaMalfa, California Republicans Introduce Legislation to Improve Western Water Reliability
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. David Valadao (CA-21), and two dozen lawmakers of both parties today introduced a bill to modernize water policies in California and throughout the entire Western United States with the support of the entire California Republican delegation, the Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Chairman of the Western Caucus.
Statement by Congressman John Garamendi on King v. Burwell Supreme Court Case on Affordable...
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), who served as California’s elected Insurance Commissioner for eight years, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in the case of King v. Burwell
Congressman Garamendi Introduces Drought, Invasive Species, and Conservation Measures for Bill on House Floor
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a former Deputy Secretary of the Interior Department, introduced amendments to a bill that appropriates funds for Interior, Forest Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency for Fiscal Year 2016.
Statement on Introduction of Western Water Bill from House Republicans
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a former Deputy Secretary of the Interior Department, released the following statement on the introduction of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, a bill from House Republicans that would significantly impact western water law
Northern California Delegation Statement on House GOP Water Bill
Northern California Representatives Jerry McNerney (CA-09), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Mike Thompson (CA-05), Doris Matsui (CA-06), and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) released the following statement in response to the House GOP water bill
Denham, California Republicans Introduce Legislation to Improve Western Water Reliability
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) joined colleagues today in introducing a bill to modernize water policies in California and throughout the entire Western United States. The bill has the support of the entire California Republican delegation, the Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Chairman of the Western Caucus.
Costa Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Water to the Valley
Rep. Jim Costa joined Rep. David Valadao in introducing H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015. This legislation, which will make more water available to families, farmers, and communities, will modernize water policies in California and throughout the entire Western United States.
DWR to Hold Public Meeting Webinar on Turf Replacement Initiative
In response to California’s continuing drought and the Governor’s April 1 drought executive order, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) invites the public to a July 2 meeting to comment on the design of a statewide initiative, in partnership with local agencies, to collectively replace 50 million square feet of lawns and ornamental turf with drought tolerant landscapes
Valadao, California Republicans Introduce Legislation to Improve Western Water Reliability
On Thursday, June 25, 2015, Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21) introduced a bill to modernize water policies in California and throughout the entire Western United States with the support of the entire California Republican delegation, the Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Chairman of the Western Caucus
LIFESCAPES INTERNATIONAL NAMED AS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR THE BLOCK, A $250 MILLION, 720,000...
Lifescapes International, the landscape architectural firm behind iconic landscape designs such as the Fillmore in San Francisco, 8500 and The Grove in Los Angeles, and the recently reinvigorated design at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in downtown San Diego, has been selected by developer Zephyr Partners as the landscape architect for The Block, a new 720,000 square-foot mixed-use, high-rise residential development in the heart of downtown San Diego
Interthinx 2014 Data Reveals “New Normal” for Mortgage Fraud Risk
Interthinx, Inc., a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) and a leading provider of comprehensive risk mitigation solutions for the financial services industry, has released its annual interactive Mortgage Fraud Risk Report
DWR Announces Final Funding Awards for Grants to Save Water and Energy
The grants will help California respond to the immediate drought while building resiliency to cope with future droughts and climate change. They are DWR’s first grants using proceeds from California’s cap-and-trade program for combating climate change.
Barrasso Introduces Bill to Increase Dam Safety, Water Storage
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), introduced the Dam Authorization, Maintenance and Safety (DAMS) Act of 2015 (S. 1657). The bill would help improve dam safety while potentially expanding water storage capabilities in Wyoming and throughout the West. U.S. Representative David Valadao (R-CA) introduced the companion bill (H.R. 2749) in the House of Representatives on June 12, 2015
Mayor Faulconer Hires New Chief to Lead Infrastructure and Public Works
Gomez will oversee engineering services, including technical and operational support, design and construction for the City's Capital Improvements Program. She will also manage the development of public infrastructure and facilities. Her first day is July 6
Rep. Mimi Walters Works to Curb EPA Overreach
U.S. Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) today spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act. This bipartisan bill would protect states and consumers from EPA regulatory overreach and higher electricity bills. H.R. 2042 passed in the U.S. House by a vote of 247-180 and now awaits consideration by the U.S. Senate.
Los Angeles Will Host First U.S.-China Climate-Smart/Low-Carbon Cities Summit
Mayor Eric Garcetti today hailed the White House announcement that Los Angeles will host the first U.S.-China Climate-Smart/Low-Carbon Cities Summit this fall. Leading cities from both countries will meet in L.A. to share best practices, discuss objectives, and celebrate city-level leadership in reducing carbon emissions and building resilience.
OK 14330-02 SBA Tops $ 5 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
Director Dottie Overal of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Oklahoma District office announced today that SBA has approved more than $5 million in federal disaster loans for Oklahoma businesses and residents impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in Atoka, Beckham, Bryan, Caddo, Canadian, Choctaw, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Johnston, Kiowa, Le Flore, Marshall, McClain, McCurtain, McIntosh, Oklahoma, Pittsburg, Pottawatomie, Rogers, Seminole, Tillman and Wagoner counties that occurred May 5 - June 4, 2015.
Rep. Roybal-Allard Amendment to Fund Child Poverty Study Approved By Committee
At today’s House Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2016 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill, the Committee passed an amendment introduced by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) to fund a comprehensive, non-partisan National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study of child poverty in the United States.
