In This Issue: Q1 In the Books and Still Set for Decent Gain · Personal spending posted a solid gain in February as consumers shake off January’s hit to income. Income is, however, recovering, up 1.1 percent in February. · February durable goods orders rose 5.7 percent on the back of stronger transportation orders. Shipments […]
Continue ReadingHaving trouble viewing this email? Click here MARCH 2013 Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION March 2013 Issue A Vessel Defined By Marilyn Raia Everyone in the maritime industry knows what a vessel is. Or, maybe not. Recently, the United States Supreme Court provided some guidance on […]
Continue ReadingIn This Issue: Housing Should Continue to Add to Economic Growth As expected, the FOMC kept rates unchanged, but much of the uncertainty has been centered on the Fed’s open-ended bond purchases. Although the statement did not provide explicit guidance, the policy paragraph did provide a hint. We suspect, if the recent pickup in the […]
Continue ReadingMARCH 2013 Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION March 2013 Issue Maritime Resilience in the Pacific Northwest By Kathleen Gleaves When President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed the Beyond the Border Initiative in February of 2011, it established a cross-border partnership focused on perimeter security and regional economics. Their actions directed the […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. State Officials Air Draft Chapters of BDCP in Public Meeting Officials with the California Natural Resources Agency aired the first four chapters of an administrative draft of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) at a public meeting March 20 and reminded attendees that […]
Continue ReadingMARCH 2013 Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION March 2013 Issue Maritime Resilience in the Pacific Northwest By Kathleen Gleaves When President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed the Beyond the Border Initiative in February of 2011, it established a cross-border partnership focused on perimeter security and regional economics. Their actions directed the […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like a Recovery · This week’s economic reports had a much more normal recovery feel to them, particularly the stronger-than-expected retail sales report and hotter-than-expected inflation figures. · The relentless march of the equity markets has raised concerns as to whether monetary policy is fueling another bubble. The rise, […]
Continue ReadingMARCH 2013 Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION March 2013 Issue The State of the State By Chris Philips Managing Editor A collection of maritime leaders gathered in Sacramento, California late last month for the 13th Annual California Maritime Leadership Symposium (CMLS). Developed as a way to brief Sacramento’s policymakers on key matters related to […]
Continue ReadingHighlights in this issue: Continued Dry Conditions Put California Water Agencies on Guard Q&A with Outgoing State Water Board Chair Charlie Hoppin Sequester Drama Provides Backdrop for 2013 DC Conference Water a Key Topic in 2013-’14 Legislative Session Climate Change and Water Management Intersect at Symposium The complete issue is available here.
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Brown Announces Appointments to Water Board, Delta Stewardship Council Gov. Jerry Brown announced March 13 that Felicia Marcus will assume the position of chair of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) when current Board Chair Charlie Hoppin steps down in April. Brown […]
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