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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 10, 2015
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Transportation News for February 10, 2015

Alternatives to California gas tax are on table San Francisco Chronicle AM Alert: Senate Democrats unveil legislation to fight climate change Sacramento Bee Sacramento considering half-cent county transportation sales tax Sacramento Bee POLITICO Morning Transportation  ON TAP FOR TODAY: Sen. Deb Fischer holds her second hearing of the year as chairwoman of the Senate Commerce […]

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State Water Resources Control Board: Notice of Adoption Meeting & Opportunity to Comment – Once Through Cooling Amendment

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is the Notice of Adoption Meeting and Opportunity to Comment on the Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Policy on the Use of Coastal and Estuarine Waters for Power Plant Cooling. The Adoption Meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2015 Comment […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 9, 2015
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Energy News for February 9, 2015

United Press International: API’s Felmy: U.S. can grow as “energy leader” through free trade SNL Financial: LNG companies create value chain to find new markets in U.S., execs say American City Business Journals: Report: Oil, gas industry lost 1,900 jobs last month American City Business Journals: Energy-private equity deals rose last year, report finds Bloomberg: Report: Oil companies unlikely to […]

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Bureau of Reclamation: Additional FY 2015 Funding of $96.9 Million Available

Commissioner’s Office Washington, DC Media Contact: Peter Soeth, 303-445-3615, psoeth@usbr.gov For Immediate Release:  Feb. 6, 2015 Additional FY 2015 Funding of $96.9 Million Available A majority of funding targeting Western Drought Response and Rural Water Projects WASHINGTON – Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Estevan López today released the spending plan for $96.9 million provided to Reclamation in the […]

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CA Institute: Capitol Hill Bulletin for February 5, 2015

California Institute for Federal Policy Research California Capitol Hill Bulletin Volume 22, Bulletin 5 – February 5, 2015 Click here to view online CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE:   Education: Senate Committee Examines Opportunities for Innovation within No Child Left Behind Resources: House Subcommittee Hearing and Markup on Drinking Water Protections Immigration: House Committee Discusses Immigration […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 5, 2015
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Transportation News for February 5, 2015

LOCAL San Francisco Chronicle: Bay Area commutes are lousy, but at least they’re reliable San Francisco Chronicle: California drivers could face new $52-a-year fee Contra Costa Times: Roadshow: I-80 project first of its kind in Bay Area Contra Costa Times: Albany housing element wins quick approval Fairfield Daily Republic: Frazier outlines state’s transportation future Sacramento Bee: Road user fee drives California […]

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ACWA eNews for February 4, 2015

ACWA eNews for Feb. 4, 2015 in ACWA eNews   Local Water Agencies Gear Up for Ongoing Conservation, Drought Response Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 02/04/2015 – 10:00am With a fourth year of drought now unfolding, water agencies around the state are gearing up for continued water use restrictions and ongoing education and outreach […]

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