• May Budget Revise – May 14, 2013

    May Budget Revise – May 14, 2013

    The Revised Budget Summary provides an update of revenues, expenditures, and reserve estimates based upon the latest economic forecast and changes in population, caseload, or enrollment estimates. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

    May 13, 2013
  • Senate Distinguished Speaker Forum – Eugene Jarecki

    Senate Distinguished Speaker Forum – Eugene Jarecki

    Eugene Jarecki is an award-winning filmmaker, public thinker, and author. His most recent film, THE HOUSE I LIVE IN, premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize for documentary. It will be released in theaters nationwide on October 5th. Eugene Jarecki’s eye-opening documentary on America’s War on Drugs serves [...]

    April 9, 2013
  • 2013 Poetry Out Loud State Finals

    2013 Poetry Out Loud State Finals

    California Poetry Out Loud competition Sunday, March 24 (Round 1) The California Poetry Out Loud competition Monday, March 25 (Round 2 and Round 3) Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

    April 3, 2013
  • Senate Distinguished Speaker Forum – Jennifer Siebel Newsom

    Senate Distinguished Speaker Forum – Jennifer Siebel Newsom

    Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a filmmaker, speaker, former actress, and advocate for women, girls, and their families. Newsom is the writer, director, and producer of the 2011 Sundance documentary film Miss Representation, which explores how the media’s inaccurate portrayals of women have led to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence. Miss Representation made its national broadcast debut on OWN: [...]

    April 2, 2013
  • Steinberg Unveils Measure to Enhance Industry and Education Partnerships in Student Career Pathways

    Steinberg Unveils Measure to Enhance Industry and Education Partnerships in Student Career Pathways

    Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg has announced the Dropout Reduction and Workforce Development Bond Act of 2013, which will provide more career-oriented curriculum and training for California students by enhancing the connections between schools and industry. Through these new business-school partnerships, students will have more opportunities for career training leading toward middle class jobs, [...]

    March 18, 2013

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Democrats win California Assembly seat as GOP gains in Senate

Democrats win California Assembly seat as GOP gains in Senate

May 23, 2013

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Democrats Look To Rein in Prop 13

Democrats Look To Rein in Prop 13

May 16, 2013

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Republicans React to 2013 California Budget Revision

Republicans React to 2013 California Budget Revision

May 15, 2013

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Speaker John A. Pérez on the Governors May Revise and State Budget

Speaker John A. Pérez on the Governors May Revise and State Budget

May 15, 2013

“Today’s May Revision to the budget makes clear that a significant budget problem remains. We will continue to work with the Governor and the Senate to close the remaining budget problem; which will require the Legislature making tough cuts and the voters approving temporary revenues. To date, the Assembly has held over 60 budget hearings, [...]

Little Hoover Commission – Veterans Services Public Hearing

Little Hoover Commission – Veterans Services Public Hearing

May 7, 2013

Through its study, the Commission will examine how the state is addressing the changing needs of California’s veteran population and how agencies and organizations are providing services and linking veterans with the federal compensation, benefits and programs to which they are entitled. At this hearing, the Commission will further examine the roles and functions of [...]

Little Hoover Commission – Bail and Sentencing Update

Little Hoover Commission – Bail and Sentencing Update

April 3, 2013

The Little Hoover Commission is examining California’s use of commercial bail and pretrial diversion services at county jails as part of the Commission’s ongoing look at public safety realignment initiated in 2011. The combination of large pre-trial populations and new offenders  who previously would have been sent to state prison is creating population management  challenges for [...]

Senate Distinguished Speaker Forum  – Gene Livingston

Senate Distinguished Speaker Forum – Gene Livingston

April 2, 2013

Gene Livingston founded Livingston & Mattesich in 1982 to represent clients in their interactions with the State of California. Gene was among the first attorneys in Sacramento to provide experienced and effective advocacy in all forums of public decision-making: the Legislature, regulatory agencies, and the courts. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

Little Hoover Commission – Higher Education Public Hearing

Little Hoover Commission – Higher Education Public Hearing

April 1, 2013

The Little Hoover Commission turned the spotlight on digital learning at this hearing, exploring whether new online education formats can help contain college costs while giving California students more access to high-demand classes. Meeting in Long Beach, California at LBCC on Feb 26th, the Commission heard from some of the leading experts and entrepreneurs in [...]