A Broadening Recovery Offsets Near-Term Weakness · Nonfarm payrolls increased across most industries in March, signaling that the recovery is broadening and likely gaining momentum as payrolls rose by 192,000. · The unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.7 percent but the labor force participation rate and employment-population ratio both increased. · Reports on manufacturing, motor […]
Continue ReadingThe economic data released over the past month implies further strengthening of the U.S. economy in 2014. The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index suggests solid growth on the horizon, and manufacturing is still expected to be a key component of the economic recovery, despite the drop of 1,000 net jobs in March. We see many […]
Continue ReadingGolden Gate ferry’s massive M.S. San Francisco getting $20 million upgrade By Mark PradoMarin Independent Journal Sometime this year Marin ferry riders will essentially have a new boat plying the bay’s waters. The 715-passenger M.S. San Francisco is currently in a shipyard near San Diego undergoing a $20 million renovation. “It’s a complete rebuild of […]
Continue ReadingCONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE: Taxes: Senate Finance Reports Tax Extenders Bill; House To Pursue Own Version Intellectual Property: House Judiciary Subcommittee Focuses On Copyright Act Revision Health: House Subcommittee Assesses Generic Drug Labeling Technology: House Subcommittee Examines Web Freedom Education: House Education Hearing Focuses on Needs Of College Students Natural Disasters: House Transportation Subcommittee Holds […]
Continue ReadingThe US Coast Guard has established an official blog entitled Maritime Commons. It is focused on communicating with the maritime industry. Interested parties may either check the blog at their convenience or add it to their RSS feed.
Continue ReadingCongratulations to the Bay Area’s Lynn Korwatch of the SF Marine Exchange for her appointment. U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 10 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC […]
Continue ReadingCASA Federal Legislative Action April 3, 2014 CASA Website Current NewsFederal Legislation Your Support Needed for a Strong SRF! As Congress considers fiscal year 2015 spending priorities, it is critical that the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) be maintained at current spending of $1.4 billion. The Environmental Protection Agency’s […]
Continue ReadingIs it really spring? Dear Water Trail Community Member, We have several Water Trail updates and announcements to share with you. Stewardship of the Bay:Next week – The Water Trail will be participating in EarthEXPO, a festive lunchtime environmental fair, featuring exhibits by green businesses, government agencies, and community and environmental groups in downtown […]
Continue ReadingThe New Reality for Managing Industrial Storm Water: Guidance on the 2014 Permit for Environmental Managers It’s official: on April 1 (no fooling), the State Water Resources Control Board adopted a new Storm Water Permit for industrial facilities, marking the first change in requirements in 17 years. The new requirements are more extensive and more technical, […]
Continue ReadingNewsletterApril 3, 2014 Construction of Residential Housing “Can’t Be Fast Enough” For San Francisco If San Francisco’s mayor has his way, the city is about to enter a major residential construction boom. According to Mayor Ed Lee, the city is suffering from a housing shortage that has led to […]
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