Washington, D.C… The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the Township of Toms River, New Jersey, to resolve allegations that the Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) by severely restricting where houses of worship can locate within its jurisdiction. The proposed consent decree, which was filed today in the […]
Los Angeles, CA… As California passed a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday delivered his third State of the State address to the Legislature and the people of California in a virtual presentation from Dodger Stadium – one of the nation’s largest community vaccination sites. Governor delivers remarks at Dodger Stadium, one […]
Washington DC…I want to thank you both for those words. You know, you and I knew one another when I wasn’t a President and you weren’t a chairman. MR. FRAZIER: Right. (Laughs.) THE PRESIDENT: We’d ride back and forth on Amtrak. You lived in Philadelphia; I was commuting to Wilmington. It’s good to see you […]
Washington, DC…For weeks now, an overwhelming percentage of Americans – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans – have made it clear they support the American Rescue Plan. Today, with final passage in the House of Representatives, their voice has been heard. Now we move forward with the resources needed to vaccinate the nation. To get $1,400 in […]
Washington, D.C….W.S. Jenks & Son. MR. SIEGEL: So this is our — our main showroom in the store. You can see a lot of our employees up top there. THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. How are you? PARTICIPANTS: Hi! THE PRESIDENT: It’s good to see you. MR. SIEGEL: We are — we are D.C.’s oldest hardware […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today applauded Judge Massullo’s preliminary approval of the groundbreaking settlement reached with Sutter Health (Sutter) in December 2019. The settlement agreement resolves allegations by the Attorney General, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union and Employers Benefit Trust (UEBT), and class action plaintiffs, that Sutter’s anticompetitive practices led to higher healthcare costs for consumers in […]
Los Angeles, CA… Following a weeks-long tour of vaccination sites, public schools and small businesses around the state, Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver his third State of the State Address on tonight in a virtual presentation to the California Legislature from Los Angeles County. WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. LIVESTREAM: @CAgovernor Twitter page, California Governor Facebook page and […]
San Andreas, CA…On March 9, 2021, the California Department of Public Health announced that effective March 10, 2021, Calaveras County will be moved from the purple tier to the red tier in the state’s 4-tier system. The red tier is less restrictive and allows for some business activities to resume, such as indoor dining at […]
Sacramento, CA… The Newsom Administration announced last Thursday that California will lead with safety protocols and vaccine equity to end the pandemic and reopen the economy. To that end, the state has set aside 40 percent of vaccine doses for the hardest-hit communities and established a vaccine equity metric – which seeks to increase vaccinations […]
Sacramento, CA…On Thursday, the California State Senate’s Wildfire Working Group announced the launch of its “Blueprint for a Fire Safe California,” an outline and accompanying budget framework to address the state’s wildfire response needs. The Blueprint consists of a four-pronged approach to wildfire mitigation and wildland resiliency across California. The product of two years of […]
Washington, DC…Thank you, Madam Vice President, and thank you, Mr. Secretary. On Friday, I submitted to the Senate for confirmation my first slate of nominations for four-star command positions in our Armed Forces — among them, two outstanding and eminently qualified warriors and patriots. General Jacqueline Van Ovost in the United States Air Force is […]
Angels Camp, CA…From Calaveras OES..”Neighbors helping neighbors is community at it’s finest! Yesterday, Calaveras County OES partnered with the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Volunteers, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members from Murphys Fire and Copperopolis Fire, and Calaveras Connect to support our Public Health Team as they conducted a COVID Vaccination Clinic at Frogtown. A huge […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health Transitions to My Turn for COVID-19 Vaccinations As County Vaccinations Surpass 12,000. Over 12,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across Calaveras County. Calaveras Public Health is working to ensure that eligible residents and workers have increased access to vaccines. This week Calaveras Public Health will launch the first […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are back in Action tomorrow with Planning & General Plan Topping Agenda. This is a big meeting with lasting impacts on the entire county. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 3/9/2021 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA […]
Washington, DC…Reverend Leodis Strong, Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, members of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, friends—it is an honor to join you as we commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Selma Bridge Crossing. Three years ago, I spoke from your pulpit. I was there in the pews last year when I joined Congressman […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. It’s a good day today. You know, when we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way. Today, I can say we’ve taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise that help is on the way. I want to thank — […]
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. The right to vote is the foundation of American democracy. Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people must be protected […]
Washington, DC… National Women’s History Month traces its roots to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women’s Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in New York City. More than seven decades later, Congress in 1981 established National […]
Sacramento, CA… California Attorney General Xavier Becerra joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and a coalition of attorneys general, secretaries of state, and state agencies from 37 other states, in announcing settlements against for-profit corporate fundraisers Associated Community Services, Inc. (ACS) and Directele, Inc. (Directele), as well as multiple corporations and individuals affiliated with them. […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released updates to the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening framework focused on activities that can be conducted outdoors with consistent masking, two factors that are scientifically shown to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. The updates allow outdoor ballparks, stadiums and theme parks to open […]
Roseville, CA…Before the lockdown left took a wrecking ball to our economy last year, we were enjoying one of the greatest expansions of economic opportunity in our lifetimes. Unemployment was at its lowest rate in 50 years, the poverty rate was at its lowest in 60 years. Wage growth was the strongest in 40 years. The wage gap was narrowing for the […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a $6.6 billion package to accelerate the safe return to in-person instruction across California and empower schools to immediately expand academic, mental health and social-emotional supports, including over the summer. The package was passed by the Legislature with overwhelming, bipartisan support after it was announced earlier this week. Governor Newsom […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on March 4th extending authorization for local governments to halt evictions for commercial renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through June 30, 2021. The order also extends protections against price gouging for emergency supplies and medical supplies amid the ongoing emergency response to the pandemic. The text […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 379,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The labor market continued to reflect the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In February, most of the job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, with smaller […]
Sacramento, CA…California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement on the passage of Assembly Bill 86 by the California Legislature: “CTA’s priority is the safety of our students, their families, educators and school staff. We recognize the efforts of state lawmakers in designating vaccine supply for educators who have been in schools […]
Washington, DC…Via Teleconference, Roosevelt Room. 5:04 P.M. EST. DR. WATKINS: Mr. President? THE PRESIDENT: Yes. DR. WATKINS: This is Mike Watkins at JPL. THE PRESIDENT: Hey, Mike. How are ya? DR. WATKINS: I want to thank you so much. We are very well, especially after the — after February 18th. THE PRESIDENT: I tell you […]
Los Angeles, CA…Following a weeks-long tour of vaccination sites, public schools and small businesses around the state, Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver his third State of the State Address on Tuesday evening in a virtual presentation to the California Legislature from Los Angeles County. WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. LIVESTREAM: @CAgovernor Twitter page, California Governor Facebook page and […]
Sacramento, CA…The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has completed its review of the federal process and concluded the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for use in the Western States. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington Tuesday evening, making the J&J vaccine the third COVID-19 vaccine supported for use in these states. Initial shipments of the vaccine were received this […]
Washington, DC…Most of the nation’s small businesses do not require employees to get COVID-19 vaccines or tests to return to work, according to the first results of Phase 4 of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) released last week. SBPS was launched Feb. 15, to measure the effect of changing business conditions […]
Washington, DC… Vernon Jordan began life in one of the first public housing projects in America and ended life as a fixture in our country’s halls of power. Along the way, he became a foot soldier for civil rights, a trusted friend and counselor to presidents, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Vernon navigated […]
