Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Wednesday August 14, 2024 ( 10 items ) |
California State Association of Counties: Statement to Governor's Remarks
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- The California State Association of Counties issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2024:
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In response to remarks made by the Governor threatening to cut local government funding for not clearing homeless encampments aggressively enough, the California State Association of Counties issued the following statement:
"California's counties are - and have been - doing the hard work in our communities to address homelessness.
"Day in and day out, we are
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Casey Herman Reappointed Chair, Katherine Peretick Appointed Vice Chair of EPRI's Advisory Council
PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 14 -- The Electric Power Research Institute issued the following news release:
Casey Herman, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) US partner serving the utilities and sustainable energy industry, was reappointed this week as chair of EPRI's Advisory Council, and Katherine Peretick, commissioner at the Michigan Public Service Commission, was appointed vice chair. They were joined by seven new members, representing a diverse mix of state utility consumer advocates, regulatory
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German Marshall Fund: 'Partnering to Win' in the Arctic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The German Marshall Fund of the United States issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2024:
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US-Norway Cooperation Enhances Satellite Communications
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"Partnering to Win" in the Arctic
By Sophie Arts and Sam Wilson
When the United States teams up with allies and harnesses the potential of public-private collaboration, not even the sky is the limit. On August 11, SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched twin satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in C
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In Support of a Law to Protect Elephants in New York City
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
The New York City Bar Association's Animal Law Committee has issued a report (https://www.nycbar.org/reports/report-in-support-of-the-prohibition-of-elephant-possession-in-certain-circumstances/) in support of a local law that would establish strict requirements for keeping elephants in New York City.
The proposed legislation - Int. No. 0213-2024, sponsored by Council Member Shahana Hanif - follo
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L.A. Area Chamber Issues Statement on Passing of Former L.A. City Councilmember Richard Alatorre
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2024:
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The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement upon the passing of former Los Angeles City Councilmember Richard Alatorre:
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Councilmember Richard Alatorre. He was a trailblazer and influential political leader in Los Angeles. He not only served his constituents but mentored countless politic
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New Report From Nation's Criminal Defense Bar Outlines How Marsy's Law Undermines the Criminal Legal System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers issued the following news release:
A new report from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) outlines the ways in which Marsy's Law, the colloquial name for a model Victims' Bill of Rights, undermines fundamental due process rights. First passed in California in 2008 and now adopted in 12 states, Marsy's Law enshrines victims' rights within state constitutions. At a fundamental level, the l
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Pacific Legal Foundation: New Book - Nowhere to Live - The Hidden Story of America's Housing Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024:
A timely and insightful new book, Nowhere to Live: The Hidden Story of America's Housing Crisis, released today explores the root causes behind the homelessness crisis and affordable housing challenges affecting communities nationwide.
In the book, James S. Burling, a seasoned property rights attorney with over 40 years of experience and vice president of legal affairs a
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Rand Issues Commentary: The UK Should Be Careful Not to Hand the Middle East to China
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2024:
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The UK Should be Careful Not to Hand the Middle East to China
By Ondrej Palicka
In 2017, the UK and Oman signed (https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-secures-use-oman-naval-base-duqm) a series of military agreements, including on British naval access to the emerging Arabian Sea port of Duqm. The UK defence minister of the time, Michael Fallon, stated that "our commitment to the Duqm port pro
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Rand: Young Adults in Los Angeles With Unstable Housing Face Challenges to Avoiding Becoming Chronically Homeless
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024:
Young adults in Los Angeles County who do not have stable housing typically lack education and employment, often have mental health struggles and may have had involvement with the criminal justice system, according to a new RAND report (https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA3310-1.html).
More than one-third of the people aged 18 to 25 surveyed by RAND researchers reported involvement
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State Bar, Kaplan, Sign Five-Year California Bar Exam Development Contract
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 -- The State Bar of California issued the following news release:
The State Bar of California and Kaplan Exam Services, LLC (Kaplan), a subsidiary of Kaplan North America, LLC, signed an $8.25 million, five-year exam development agreement on August 9, authorizing Kaplan to create multiple-choice, essays, and performance test questions for the California Bar Exam. As part of the agreement, Kaplan will also provide faculty and student study guides, which the Sta
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