Welcome to the California Trade Report, Beacon Economics’ monthly analysis of California’s international trade activity. This report analyzes data released by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division and pinpoints important trends in the state’s import/export industry, identifying potential effects on the state’s economy. The report is only a sampling of the kind of economic […]
Continue ReadingMillions of Californians will see savings on their electricity bill—in April and October for residential customers and monthly for small businesses—from a state program to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Credit is designed to help all of us in California fight climate change and clean the air. CA_Climate_Credit_Fact_Sheet CA_Climate_Credit_Energy_Savings_Products Energy […]
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Continue ReadingDear Local Business Partner: We are pleased to announce recruitment for the 2014 College Summer Internship Program. We are currently recruiting college and graduate level students through a competitive selection process. Up to sixteen (16) students can be hired for the 2014 College Summer Internship Program. This 9-week Program will begin on Monday, June 16, […]
Continue ReadingAn E&E Publishing Service WATER: Feinstein broadens drought bill to attract GOP support (Thursday, April 3, 2014) Debra Kahn, E&E reporter Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has reintroduced a bill to deal with California’s historic drought with a broader focus and a new, bipartisan lineup of co-sponsors. The bill, introduced Tuesday, drops “California” from the title […]
Continue ReadingPassed this morning by the Committee on Environment and Public Works: S.224 – San Francisco Bay Restoration Act – Feinstein D-CA Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide funding to state and local agencies, special districts, […]
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2014 Ranking Member Garamendi Supports Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Bill Click here to watch video of Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Garamendi speak on the 2014 reauthorization bill. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA) supported passage of H.R. 4005, […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Storms Allow Temporary Easing of Delta Pumping Restrictions The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on April 1 approved a temporary easing of pumping restrictions in the Delta that will increase water exports from the estuary by as much as 10,000 acre-feet a […]
Continue ReadingThe California Drought Update is compiled by the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) to keep media and other audiences current on drought conditions, impacts, news and other developments. Please visit ACWA’s website for additional information and resources. Sierra Snowpack Still Below Normal Despite Recent Rains Despite a recent band of storms, California’s snowpack remains […]
Continue ReadingHow To Build A Winning Water Bond By Jim Mayer Executive Director, California Forward Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 Six months ago, few people seriously thought there would be talk about a 2014 water bond, except the need to remove or postpone again the controversial measure now slated for the November ballot. Read the whole article at: […]
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