Thursday - July 2, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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"Republican-aligned PACs continue funding Kevin Kiley's congressional campaign" [Sacramento Bee]
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Republican-aligned PACs continue funding Kevin Kiley's congressional campaign" [Sacramento Bee] * " Trump predicted Kiley would be a 'MAGA champion in Congress.'" Kevin Kiley's fake 'independent' mask is slipping to reveal what California voters knew all along: 'MAGA Champion' Kiley is still in lockstep with and bankrolled by extreme Republicans and his D.C. party bosses. New  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victory for Clean Air Nationwide
SACRAMENTO, California, June 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victory for Clean Air Nationwide * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's decision upholding the Biden Administration Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2024 rule strengthening the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)  more
Attorney General Ford Calls on ICE to Reverse Dangerous Policy Ending Death Investigations After Release from Custody
CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 26 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Calls on ICE to Reverse Dangerous Policy Ending Death Investigations After Release from Custody * Carson City, NV - Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending investigations and  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON ICE TO REVERSE DANGEROUS NEW POLICY THAT REDUCES OVERSIGHT OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN DETENTION CENTERS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON ICE TO REVERSE DANGEROUS NEW POLICY THAT REDUCES OVERSIGHT OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN DETENTION CENTERS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending inves  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL HIGHLIGHTS WORK TO CHALLENGE UNLAWFUL FEDERAL ACTIONS THAT TARGET LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL HIGHLIGHTS WORK TO CHALLENGE UNLAWFUL FEDERAL ACTIONS THAT TARGET LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today recognized Pride Month and highlighted his office's continued work to defend the rights of all LGBTQ+ Illinoisans against unlawful attacks by the federal government. "As we mark Pride Month, I want to be clear that in Illinois, we  more
Bipartisan Group of Former Government Officials Condemn SCOTUS Asylum Ruling
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 26 -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies posted the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Bipartisan Group of Former Government Officials Condemn SCOTUS Asylum Ruling A bipartisan group of former high-ranking U.S. government officials today condemned the Supreme Court's ruling in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado. The decision states that the government can turn back people seeking asylum at ports of entry along the southern border, rubber stamping a now-d  more
Born Free USA Issues Commentary: Hundreds of Students in Ghana Commit to Protecting Our Planet From Plastic Waste
SACRAMENTO, California, June 27 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary: * * * Hundreds of Students in Ghana Commit to Protecting Our Planet from Plastic Waste By Alice Stroud in Blog, Coexisting with Wildlife, West Africa on June 26, 2026 In West Africa, plastic pollution is one of the most critical environmental threats, causing severe impacts to both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. According to the World Bank, about 80% of plastic waste is mismanaged in coastal West African St  more
Coast Guard offloads over $63 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard offloads over $63 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean * MIAMI -U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bear's crew offloaded approximately 7,720 pounds of cocaine and 4,000 pounds of marijuana worth more than $63 million at Port Everglades, Friday. The seized contraband was the result of three interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific  more
Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Examine the Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America's Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Examine the Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America's Small Businesses Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and In  more
Earthjustice: Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 27 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard Victory -- Trump administration's unprecedented attempt to abandon stronger public health safeguard is rejected - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the national, health-based limit on fine particulate matter (PM2.5), also known as soot, that the Environmental Protection Agen  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard
NEW YORK, June 27 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard Trump administration's unprecedented attempt to abandon stronger public health safeguard is rejected - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the national, health-based limit on fine particulate matter (PM2.5), also known as soot, that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) str  more
Fight for Accountability Continues After Detainees Removed From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center in the Everglades
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 27 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Fight for Accountability Continues After Detainees Removed from "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Center in the Everglades Florida, Trump administration continue secret plans, wasteful spending - Ochopee, FL -- Immigration rights advocates, environmental groups, public lands advocates and members of the Miccosukee Tribe gathered today at the entrance to the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrat  more
GAO Denies Servexo Protective Services Protest Over USDA Security Guard Contract Award to Valletta Industries
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest filed by Servexo Protective Services Inc., Gardena, California, challenging the award of a security guard services task order to Valletta Industries, Covington, Louisiana, under a solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The procurement sought security guard services for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, under a hybrid fixed-price and labor-hour task order with a  more
House Budget Chairman Arrington on Squawk Box: "We're Stopping Criminals From Stealing Hard-earned Tax Dollars" in Reconciliation 3.0
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington on Squawk Box: "We're stopping criminals from stealing hard-earned tax dollars" in Reconciliation 3.0 Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss using Reconciliation 3.0 to provide our troops with the resources they need, address affordability measures for hardworking Americans  more
House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie Warns Medicaid Scammers: 'If You're Cheating the System, We're Coming After You'
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Guthrie: "If you're cheating the system, we're going to come after you. If you're the most vulnerable, you're going to be taken care of." Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Inv  more
House Financial Services Ranking Member Maxine Waters Urges Department of Labor to Withdraw Proposal That Would Put Americans' Retirement Savings at Risk
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Urges Department of Labor to Withdraw Proposal That Would Put Americans' Retirement Savings at Risk This week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to Department of Labor Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling, urging him to   more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Issues Statement Following Epstein Benefactor, Leon Black, Storming Out of Transcribed Interview
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement on June 26, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement Following Epstein Benefactor, Leon Black, Storming Out of Transcribed Interview Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Leon Black, billionaire and primary client of Jeffrey Epstein  more
Kenneth Corts, economist and expert on organizations, named U of T vice-president of people, finance and digital services
TORONTO, Ontario, June 26 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Kenneth Corts, economist and expert on organizations, named U of T vice-president of people, finance and digital services * Kenneth Corts, an acclaimed economist with extensive academic leadership experience, has been named the University of Toronto's first vice-president, people, finance and digital services. U of T's Governing Council approved the appointment this week for a five-year term running fro  more
Littler Issues Commentary: UK Crime and Policing Act 2026 - Extension of Corporate Criminal Liability
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 26 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 25, 2026, by partner Darren Isaacs and associate Ben Rouse: * * * The UK Crime and Policing Act 2026: An Extension of Corporate Criminal Liability HR teams need to be aware of corporate criminal liability changes and their role in ensuring proper implementation of the CPA 2026. - When section 250 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA 2026) comes into effect on June 29, 2026, it will signific  more
Littler Issues Commentary: When Incentive Plans Point Elsewhere - Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Sends Equity Dispute to Delaware
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 25 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 24, 2026, by partner Gerald Griffiths and associate Alexis Lemajic: * * * When Incentive Plans Point Elsewhere: Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Sends Equity Dispute to Delaware The Ontario Court of Appeal's recent decision in Friel v. HUB International Limited, 2026 ONCA 313, illustrates how the structure and drafting of compensation arrangements can determine not only substantive rights, but a  more
Marine Microbiologist Farooq Azam Receives Kyoto Prize
LA JOLLA, California, June 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Marine Microbiologist Farooq Azam Receives Kyoto Prize * University of California San Diego marine microbiologist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus Farooq Azam has been selected as the 2026 Kyoto Prize laureate in Basic Sciences. Azam is widely recognized for his discovery of the "microbial loop," a foundational concept that transformed scientific understanding of the ocean's ro  more
Montana Residents Challenge State's Granting of Undisclosed Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 27 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Montana Residents Challenge State's Granting of Undisclosed Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction Montana DEQ issued illegal waiver by ignoring requirements for public notices and hearings - Helena, MT -- Montana residents today challenged the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) over the approval of an undisclosed waiver that allowed the proposed Bridger Pipeline to   more
SENATORS MCCORMICK, SCHIFF INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN ORGANIC CERTIFICATION OVERSIGHT
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * SENATORS MCCORMICK, SCHIFF INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN ORGANIC CERTIFICATION OVERSIGHT The Risk-Based Oversight for Integrity Act Would Reduce Burdens on Farmers While Protecting Consumer Confidence in Organic Products - U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) today introduced the bipartisan Risk-Based Oversight for Integrity Act, legisl  more
State Dept.: Trump Administration Leads a Robust Life-Saving Response to the Venezuelan Earthquakes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Leads a Robust Life-Saving Response to the Venezuelan Earthquakes The United States is mobilizing an unprecedented, large-scale response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The Trump Administration has deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) with more than 250 people, including three specialized Urban Search-and-Rescue (  more
The Nature Conservancy Applauds California, Quebec and Washington for Advancing Carbon Market Linkage
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Applauds California, Quebec and Washington for Advancing Carbon Market Linkage * The Nature Conservancy applauds the signing of a linkage agreement among California, Quebec and Washington, marking an important milestone toward creating a larger, more integrated carbon market across North America. Climate change poses a growing threat to communities, economi  more
Trust for Public Land Report Examines Public Access to America's Collective History
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- America's Collective History: Through the Lens of Parks and Historic Sites - A report from Trust for Public Land, San Francisco, California - June 2026 (8 pages) * * * Trust for Public Land issued a report exploring public access to historic places, cultural landmarks, and sites that collectively tell the story of the U.S. The report examines how communities engage with places of historical significance, assesses disparities in access to cultural and historical  more
UCR experts examine social security 'sleight of hand'
RIVERSIDE, California, June 26 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * UCR experts examine social security 'sleight of hand' * For more than 30 years, there have been episodic, gloomy reports about the fate of social security. And politicians have broached this "third rail" of the American political landscape with great trepidation. Recent reports are sounding the alarms again, with Social Security trustees saying that, by 2023, 30% of Americans will  more
Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference With Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts posted the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful The District Court finds that key portions of President Trump's executive order attempting to seize control of elections from the states are legally void - A federal court today declared unconstitutiona  more
Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference With Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful District court finds that key portions of President Trump's executive order attempting to seize control of elections from the states are legally void - A federal court today declared unconstitutional key portions of Presi  more
WALTON GOGGINS, COLIN FARRELL, TOM HANKS, OLIVIA WILDE AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JUNE 29-JULY 3
BURBANK, California, June 26 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * WALTON GOGGINS, COLIN FARRELL, TOM HANKS, OLIVIA WILDE AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JUNE 29-JULY 3 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, alon  more
What They Are Saying: Support Grows for Chairman Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * What They Are Saying: Support Grows for Chairman Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 Discussion Draft U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the discussion draft for Farm Bill 2.0 on Tuesday. Built for the people who feed America, the proposal delivers more certaint  more