Auburn, CA…The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved funding to purchase equipment for use by Placer County volunteer firefighters. The funding OKd by the Board will be matched by funds from a federal program administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). In unincorporated Placer County, firefighting and emergency medical services […]
Auburn, CA…A young boy with a rare immunodeficiency disease and a Hollywood director who has become the boy’s close friend were among several extraordinary citizens honored with commemorative coins by the Placer County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. A shared passion for speedway racing helped make six-year-old Colton Nelson and director Gary Davis fast friends after […]
Washington, DC…Last month, California lawmakers, including Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, and Congressmen Jared Huffman (D-North Coast), Mike Thompson (D-Napa), Sam Farr (D-Monterey), and Doug LaMalfa (R-Butte), submitted a letter calling on the U.S. Sentencing Commission to release legal guidelines on the environmental impacts of illegal marijuana cultivation. The U.S. Sentencing Commission is responsible […]
Washington, DC….This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding goal of $50 million, over the next three years, to assist Community Health Centers with the construction, expansion, and enhancement of behavioral health facilities and services within rural communities. “We need to be sure that every American has access to quality mental health […]
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the bipartisan budget agreement and confirmation of qualified nominees. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: Today the Senate is debating the House-passed budget agreement, an important step to averting another dangerous and costly government shutdown in January. Another Republican […]
Riverside, CA…Continuing the push to rebuild California’s infrastructure and spur job growth, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has made new allocations totaling $152 million to 36 projects statewide. This latest round of funding drives the total amount of transportation funding allocated in 2013 beyond the $3 billion barrier. “The billions in funding we’ve invested in […]
Sacramento, CA…On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Rodriguez, 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. In memorial, Governor Brown ordered […]
Washington, DC…One year ago today, a quiet, peaceful town was shattered by unspeakable violence. Six dedicated school workers and 20 beautiful children were taken from our lives forever. As parents, as Americans, the news filled us with grief. Newtown is a town like so many of our hometowns. The victims were educators and kids that […]
Washington, DC…The great irony of the Republican decision to bust the budget sequester is that barely two months ago, congressional roles were reversed. The Democrats insisted on funding the government according to existing law. The Republicans sought one simple change: that the individual insurance mandate under Obamacare be delayed for one year. They were trying […]
Washington, D.C…December 11, 2013, “Mr. Speaker: A great tragedy is now unfolding across America as we prepare for the New Year. Millions of Americans are losing their health plans; millions more are facing staggering price increases; millions more are having hours cut or seeing their salaries pared back at work because of Obamacare. Sadly, this […]
