Thursday - July 2, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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BNSF's Barstow International Gateway Project in California Approved by City Council
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 17 -- BNSF Railway, a freight transportation company, issued the following news release: * * * BNSF's Barstow International Gateway project in California approved by City Council First-of-its kind integrated rail facility will improve supply chain efficiency, create thousands of jobs, reduce highway congestion and support the movement of goods nationally and globally - BNSF Railway today announced the Barstow City Council has approved the Barstow International Gatewa  more
Cerritos College Breaks Ground on Milestone Child Development Center Expansion
NORWALK, California, June 15 -- Cerritos College issued the following news release: * * * Cerritos College breaks ground on milestone Child Development Center Expansion Marking a monumental step forward for local families and future educators, Cerritos College officially broke ground on the expansion of its award-winning Child Development Center (CDC). The event celebrated a major community investment aimed at tackling the center's hundreds-long waiting list, expanding high-quality early chil  more
Electrify America Opens New EV Fast Charging Station in Santa Barbara, California
RESTON, Virginia, June 17 -- Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release: * * * Electrify America Opens New EV Fast Charging Station in Santa Barbara, California Large-format station features 20 Hyper-Fast chargers capable of 350 kW - SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Electrify America today opened a new large-format electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Santa Barbara, Calif., expanding access to fast, seamless and convenient EV charging in th  more
Federal Register: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Issues Information Collection Notice on Techniques for Preventing & Enforcing Controlled Substance & Alcohol Violations
WASHINGTON, June 20 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval and invites public comment. This notice invites comments on a proposed information collection titled "Techniques for Preve  more
GAO Denies Mustang Survival Protest Over Navy Submarine Escape Suit Contract Award to RFD Beaufort
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Mustang Survival Manufacturing Inc., LaFayette, California, challenging the U.S. Navy's award of a contract for submarine escape suits to RFD Beaufort Inc., Sharon Center, Ohio. The procurement, conducted by the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, sought 998 submarine escape and surface survival personnel equipment suits, commonly known as SESSPE suits. The life-saving equipment is designed to help submarin  more
LinkedIn and Adobe Launch Global AI Skills Initiative for Marketing Professionals
SUNNYVALE, California, June 15 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * LinkedIn and Adobe Launch Global AI Skills Initiative for Marketing Professionals * New global initiative will help marketers at any stage in their career build AI skills spanning the most in-demand marketing roles * LinkedIn Learning will launch new short-from, social first courses free of charge for the first 12 months * Demand for AI skills has dramatically increased: marketing   more
Los Angeles Times Media Group Earns Three James Beard Media Awards
EL SEGUNDO, California, June 16 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Times Media Group Earns Three James Beard Media Awards Among the honors, L.A. Times staff writer Stephanie Breijo received the Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award; The Times and Capital & Main won for investigative reporting; and LA Times Studios was recognized for commercial media. - The Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) took home three honors at the annual James Beard Foundation M  more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Report on Baby Changing on Board Act
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-118) on the Baby Changing on Board Act (S. 71). The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on April 22, 2026. The Senate passed the bill on May 11, 2026, and it has been received by the House, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Bill The purpose of S. 71 is to require the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and intercity passe  more
Visibility Builds Credibility - Tools You Use Every Day, Now Visible on Your LinkedIn Profile
SUNNYVALE, California, June 17 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news: * * * Visibility builds credibility -- the tools you use every day, now visible on your LinkedIn profile It's easy to say what you can do, but harder than ever to prove it. LinkedIn is increasingly becoming a place where people show and share what they're building, with posts showcasing projects and products up 4.5X year-over-year. That's why today we're making it easier for you to showcase   more