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Republicans Aim to Reform Endangered Species Act

Wielding gavels, Republicans aim to revamp key conservation law E&E Publishing, LLC Published: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Article by Corhin Hair with help from Amanda Peterka, Scott Streater, and Daniel Bush contributed. With Republicans now in control of both chambers of Congress, Senate Democrats can no longer simply ignore Endangered Species Act reform bills passed by […]

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Keynote Speakers Announced for the California Maritime Leadership Symposium

Announcing the 2015 Keynote Speakers … Brian P. Kelly | Secretary, California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) In 2013, Brian P. Kelly was sworn in as the first secretary of the new California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), which has replaced the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H) with a new agency focused solely on transportation. Secretary […]

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BCDC Commission Meeting for February 5, 2015

BCDC posted on its website (http://www.bcdc.ca.gov) the Commission Meeting Notice, information about BCDC, the Bay, and other issues relevant to the Commission at the following link: http://www.bcdc.ca.gov/cm/2015/0123Supplemental.shtml, and the agenda and supplemental materials for the February 5th BCDC Commission Meeting can he found here can be found at the links below. Agenda  Supplemental materials You may also find […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 26, 2015
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CA Land Use & Development Law Report: U.S. Supreme Court Tells Cities to Explain a Cell Tower Denial in Timely Fashion

The California Land Use & Development Law Report Legal Commentary on Planning and Development   We’ve posted an article to our California Land Use & Development Law Report on a development that we think will be of interest to you. Our report publishes articles on recent legal and policy developments in the field of land use, […]

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Press Release & Video: Air quality – Port of Oakland ‘taking a big step forward’

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Air quality: Port of Oakland ‘taking a big step forward’ Science, health experts note gains in curbing pollution  Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 26, 2015 – The Port of Oakland is taking a big step forward in curbing pollution from harbor […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 26, 2015
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Transportation News for January 26, 2015

Bay Bridge supplier failed to reveal rods’ failure in Washington San Francisco Chronicle  Bay Area cities will see millions of dollars more for pothole repairs Oakland Tribune Spare the Air alert remains in effect until Monday morning Oakland Tribune Editorial: Despite ranking, Highway 101 traffic is brutal Marin Independent Journal Opinion: Road tax diversions and […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 26, 2015
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Energy News for January 26, 2015

Oil & Gas Journal: API: U.S. crude output hit highest monthly level since Feb. 1986 in Dec.  New Y0rk Times: U.S. as swing producer could restore oil market over time  Reuters: Interior Dept. to propose wilderness designation for Alaska’s Arctic refuge  Oil & Gas Journal: Senate passes Keystone XL amendment closing oil sands tax loophole  Politico Morning Energy: Obama pushes […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJanuary 26, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for January 26, 2015

 Fresno Bee: Dry January starts familiar feeling of dread among farm water leaders SF Gate: Reform CEQA to help live with drought Huffington Post: You Need to Know: About That Drought Chico Enterprise Record: Ag and water overview: Less water puts a dent in regional economy Manteca Bulletin: Drought: Death knell for recreation at Woodward? Fresh Plaza: US (CA): Water forecast […]

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