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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 23, 2015
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California Capitol Hill Bulletin – January 22, 2015

California Capitol Hill Bulletin Volume 22, Bulletin 3 – January 22, 2015 Click here to view online CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE: State of the Union 2015: President Obama Pursues Middle Class Economics and Policies That “Make a Difference” Immigration: House Homeland Security Marks Up Border Bill Economy: Senate Finance Declares Tax Reform and Trade Key […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 23, 2015
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Transportation News for January 23, 2015

Politico Morning Transportation: FAA settles drone case but is still losing war — Lawmakers divided over how to use repatriation for transpo funding — DeFazio blasts DOT over tank car rule delay FAA SETTLES DRONE CASE, BAN STAYS IN PLACE: The FAA’s rules banning the use of commercial drones will stand after the pilot who challenged […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 22, 2015
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Transportation News for January 22, 2015

Contra Costa Times: Pittsburg secures last piece of funding for eBART, expect new station in 2018  Napa Valley Register: American Canyon proposes higher traffic fees for new development  KQED: What is the Bay Area’s Plan for 21st Century Transportation?  KTVU: Lawmaker promotes plan to add third traffic lane to Richmond-San Rafael Bridge  Virtual Press Office: Public Invited to Weigh In […]

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BPC Expert Briefing:The 2014 Water Bond & Groundwater Legislation

BPC Expert Briefing: The 2014 Water Bond & Groundwater Legislation February 27, 2015 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM Santa Clara Valley Water District 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118   AGENDA On February 27th, BPC held an Expert Briefing on the 2014 Water Bond & Groundwater Legislation, which was hosted by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. […]

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SF Chronicle: Boxer takes on GOP leader over water

By Carolyn Lochhead Wednesday, January 21, 2015 WASHINGTON — Sen. Barbara Boxer, a self-described Brooklyn street fighter, took a swing Wednesday at House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield over water, saying she told the Republican, “Don’t threaten me.” Her famous scrappiness was on full display during a meeting with California reporters, with the retiring […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 22, 2015
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ACWA eNews for January 21, 2015

ACWA eNews for Jan. 21, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Click here to view on the ACWA website.   Water Commission Discusses Allocation Process for Proposition 1 Water Storage Funding Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 01/21/2015 – 4:03pm California Water Commission members got an update Wednesday […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 21, 2015
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Transportation News for January 21, 2015

Politico Morning Transportation: Infrastructure talk lacking at State of the Union — Hatch not too hot on repatriation for transportation — Lawmaker briefing today on Metro accident By Heather Caygle, with help from Kevin Robillard LET’S GIVE ‘EM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: President Barack Obama was greeted by a sea of lawmakers in the House chamber […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 16, 2015
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Administration Fact Sheet: Increasing Investment in U.S. Roads, Ports and Drinking Water Systems Through Innovative Financing

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 16, 2015 FACT SHEET: Increasing Investment in U.S. Roads, Ports and Drinking Water Systems Through Innovative Financing   Building a 21st-century infrastructure is a critical component of the Administration’s efforts to accelerate economic growth, expand opportunity, create jobs and improve the competitiveness of […]

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