Governor’s statement on today’s water bond developments; reactions from Senator Feinstein, interest groups Maven Other News Item August 11, 2014Governor Brown released the following statement: Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement after signing legislation to...
This just in … Here’s the text for Governor Brown’s compromise bond proposal Maven Breaking News August 11, 2014It is here: gov bond language 081114 UPDATE: More on today’s developments Governor’s statement on today’s water bond developments; reactions...
Water bond update: Lawmakers poised to vote this afternoon to extend deadline on water bond; Gov. Brown floats new bond compromise Maven Other News Item August 11, 2014From Capital Public Radio; “California lawmakers are poised to vote Monday afternoon to extend Monday’s deadline for the Secretary of...
This just in … Senate Republicans unveil $8.7B water bond proposal Maven Breaking News August 8, 2014This article has just been posted by the Los Angeles Times: “Senate Republicans, who have chafed at Gov. Jerry Brown’s...
This just in … Governor Brown’s water bond letter: “We must act now so that we can continue to manage as good stewards of this vital resource for generations to come. But we can and must do so without returning California to the days of overwhelming deficit and debt.” Maven Breaking News August 5, 2014Leave it to my wonderful readers to dig up what I hadn’t been able to find (Thank you!) … here’s...
This just in … Governor Brown pushes smaller water bond; Senator Wolk responds Maven Breaking News August 5, 2014Governor Jerry Brown is pressing his case for a smaller bond, reports the Sacramento Bee: “Gov. Jerry Brown, pressing his...
Senators Steinberg, Wolk, Pavley and DeLeon discuss the newly revised water bond and the tunnels Maven Other News Item July 3, 2014 Today, Senators Steinberg, Wolk, Pavley, and De Leon met with the press to talk about the water bonds and...
Senate cuts $3 billion from water bond in response to Governor’s request: Revised $7.5 billion bond maintains priority projects, helps communities enhance water supply, prepare for drought Maven Breaking News July 3, 2014From the office of Senator Lois Wolk: “The State Senate announced today that it has cut $3 billion from its...
This just in … Senator Wolk issues statement on failed water bond vote: Republicans block Senate Democrats “no tunnels” water bond Maven Breaking News June 24, 2014From Senator Lois Wolk’s office: The State Senate’s Democrats yesterday all lined up in support of a new water bond...
Senator Darryl Steinberg talks about the tunnels and the water bond Maven News and Features June 23, 2014Senator Darryl Steinberg appeared on NBC Los Angeles News Conference, where he spoke about a number of issues, one of...
Update on Assembly water bond efforts Maven Other News Item March 13, 2014From Alf Brandt at Assemblyman Anthony Rendon’s office, this update on the Assembly’s water bond efforts: “The last week has...
This just in … Wolk’s water bond SB848, passes another committee; Organizations and agencies state their support Maven Breaking News February 19, 2014From Senator Wolk’s office: Senate Bill 848 by Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis), the first water bond proposal from either the...
Natural Resources and Water Committee approves Wolk water bond to address state’s urgent water needs Maven Breaking News February 11, 2014From Senator Wolk’s office: “The Senate’s Natural Resources and Water Committee voted 6-0 today to approve a $6.895 billion water...
Water bond update: The three bond measures, side by side: AB 1331, SB 848, and SB 927 Maven News and Features February 6, 2014The Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee has prepared a comparison between the three proposed bonds: AB 1331, the $6.5...
Water bond update: Senator Wolk releases mock-up of SB 848, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality, and Water Supply Act of 2014 Maven Other News Item February 4, 2014A mock-up of Senator Wolk’s water bond, SB 848, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality, and Water Supply Act of...