Economics Group – Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary U.S. Review More Evidence of a Tightening Labor Market While small business confidence dipped in June, the index remains above the range where it appeared to be stuck between 2011 and 2013. Firms are still looking to hire, with the NFIB hiring plans index climbing 2 points and […]
Continue ReadingThe July 11, 2014, issue of ACWA News is now available online. This issue reports on draft emergency regulations on water conservation proposed by the State Water Resources Control Board and other drought-related developments. It also provides an update on 2014 water bond negotiations and what can be expected in August. Other stories this issue […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. State Water Board Releases Draft Emergency Water Conservation Regulations Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 07/09/2014 – 10:30am Stepping up its call to the public to increase water conservation during the state’s worsening drought, the State Water Resources Control Board this morning […]
Continue ReadingSubscribe to Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION June 2014 Issue Gulf Coast Ports Look Beyond the Box By JIm Shaw Ports along the Gulf Coast have been given at least another year to prepare for the opening of new locks at the Panama Canal but […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for July 2, 2014 in ACWA eNews Water Bond Discussions Likely to Continue in August Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 07/02/2014 – 3:09pm Though negotiations continue on a modified water bond for the November 2014 ballot, the Legislature is expected to adjourn for summer recess on July 3 without acting on a […]
Continue ReadingEconomics Group Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary U.S. Review A Mostly Disappointing Week for Economic Data · The third look at first quarter GDP showed that the economy contracted at a 2.9 percent pace. A sizable portion of the downward revision was due to softer-than-estimated consumer spending for the quarter. · Housing market data came […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for June 25, 2014 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Groundwater Bills Clear Senate and Assembly Committees, Talks Continue Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 06/24/2014 – 3:53pm Two ACWA-supported bills aimed at advancing sustainable management of California’s groundwater basins moved […]
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