Governor Brown Hosts 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Governor Brown Hosts 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown hosted the 85th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening on the West Steps of the State Capitol. “It’s that special time of the year – Christmas,” said Governor Brown. “It reminds us of the time of peace, forgiveness and good times.” […]

The President On Deadly Oakland Fire

The President On Deadly Oakland Fire

Washington, DC…Today our prayers go out to the people of Oakland, California in the aftermath of this weekend’s deadly warehouse fire – one of the worst fires in the state’s history. While we still don’t know the full toll of this disaster, we do know that an American community has been devastated, and many people […]

Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Help California Veterans In Bonus Repayment Fiasco

Senator Gaines Introduces Bill To Help California Veterans In Bonus Repayment Fiasco

Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today introduced legislation that will help California National Guard veterans caught in the bonus repayment fiasco get financial justice from the federal government. “I’m not going to sit back and see these veterans victimized,” said Senator Gaines. “The state needs to step up and make sure they get every […]

CDCR Announces Automated Email Notification Services For Crime Victims

CDCR Announces Automated Email Notification Services For Crime Victims

Sacramento, CA…Yesterday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) announced they will begin using the new Automated Email Notification Services to better serve and communicate with crime victims starting in December 2016. The new Automated Email Notification Services will allow for a 90-day in advance […]

Governor Brown & First Lady Honor 2016 California Hall Of Fame Inductees

Governor Brown & First Lady Honor 2016 California Hall Of Fame Inductees

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown joined the California Museum to award the Spirit of California medal to eight Californians inducted into the California Hall of Fame this evening. This year’s inductees include: acclaimed author Isabel Allende; film icon Harrison Ford; baseball legend Tony Gwynn; distinguished artist and social […]

Governor Brown Names U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra California’s Next Attorney General

Governor Brown Names U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra California’s Next Attorney General

Sacramento, CA…Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today named U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA) to replace Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, who was elected to the U.S. Senate last month. The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate, will be officially submitted after Attorney General Harris resigns. “Xavier has been […]

100 Nonprofits Rally At State Capitol To Promote Colorado Gives Day

100 Nonprofits Rally At State Capitol To Promote Colorado Gives Day

Denver, CO…There was a drumline, there were costumes, there was a proclamation from the governor, and – most important of all – there was the contagious optimism you only find when you gather a large group of nonprofits. On November 29, 2016, hundreds of nonprofit representatives turned out at the Colorado State Capitol to rally […]

President-Elect Donald J. Trump Intends To Nominate Congressman Tom Price & Seema Verma

President-Elect Donald J. Trump Intends To Nominate Congressman Tom Price & Seema Verma

New York, NY… President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Chairman of the House Budget Committee Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (GA-06) as Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and Seema Verma as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “Chairman Price, a renowned physician, has […]

Weekly Address: Coming Together On Thanksgiving

Weekly Address: Coming Together On Thanksgiving

Washington, DC…In this week’s address, President Obama wished the American people a happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving reminds us that no matter our differences, we are still one people, part of something bigger than ourselves. Because what makes us American are the ideals to which we pledge our allegiance. And it’s about our ability to live up […]