EPA, Interior, DOE picks could come next week Robin Bravender, E&E News reporter Published: Friday, December 2, 2016 (Left to right) Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and North Dakota Rep. Kevin Cramer are potential contenders to lead energy and environmental agencies. Photos courtesy of Twitter. President-elect Donald Trump said most of his […]
Continue ReadingEarlier this fall, Bay Planning Coalition’s Board of Directors and Legislative & Policy Committee advised BPC on establishing positions on four critical state and local measures, which voters ultimately voiced their opinion on in last week’s election. We are happy to report that California and Bay Area residents have voted in accordance with all of […]
Continue ReadingA joint statement from our California legislative leaders on the result of the Presidential election Many people are issuing statements to help people figure out how to think about the results of Tuesday’s election. Being mindful of the diversity of opinion within the nonprofit community, we are appreciative of this […]
Continue ReadingFrom the Natural Water Resources Association: As you know Donald Trump has been elected as the 45th President of the United States. In addition, republicans have held onto the majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Setting up republican control of both the legislative and executive branch for the first time since […]
Continue ReadingContact: Steven Maviglio, 916-607-8340 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NO ON PROP 53 CAMPAIGN GETS BOOST FROM GOVERNOR BROWN, BROAD COALITION AND EDITORIAL SUPPORT ON ELECTION EVE SACRAMENTO – As voters head to the polls next tomorrow, the No on 53 campaign continues to ride a wave of momentum. “Voters understand that Prop 53 takes away local […]
Continue ReadingJoin our Thunderclap campaign and help spread the word about Measure RR! Right now, you’re probably asking yourself: what is a Thunderclap? It’s a new website that allows people to pledge to Tweet or Facebook a message all on the same day — and at the exact same time — in order to achieve the […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING: GOVERNOR BROWN LAUNCHES NEW AD OPPOSING PROP 53 Today, Governor Jerry Brown released an ad urging voters to defeat the dangerously flawed Proposition 53, the ballot measure that threatens local control and jeopardizes local infrastructure projects. “53 is paid for by one millionaire, but it’s opposed by almost everyone else — firefighters, nurses, newspapers […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: Brown wins record 4th term, water measure passes Associated Press: California voters approve $7.5 billion water bond Reuters: California voters favor $7.5 bln water bond -media Time: California Voters Back $7.5 Billion Water Bond Associated Press: California water use data shows big cities use less Los Angeles Times: In California, water use is all over the map CBS: Drought: Bay […]
Continue ReadingClick here to view Governor Brown’s ads in support of Prop 1 and 2.
Continue ReadingHarbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) funding in the Fiscal Year 2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriation must meet the WRRDA target for jobs and economic growth to ensure U.S. competitiveness in world trade. A key focus of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is improving port-related infrastructure, including the water-side and land-side connections […]
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