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Wednesday, 25 May 2011 13:56
It's not much, but schools have a new place to go for quake retrofit funds
SACRAMENTO -- State officials voted Wednesday to expand access to a $200 million fund created for urgent seismic repairs at California's public schools.
The move came in response to complaints that restrictive rules enacted by the Schwarzenegger administration had blocked the funds from thousands of schools. Read more...
Wednesday, 12 January 2011 16:22
Joan Buchanan wins high-tech honors
TechAmerica, a national technology trade association, awarded Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan Wednesday with its California High-Tech Legislator of the Year Award. The award recognizes Buchanan's contributions to California's high-tech industry during the 2010 Legislative Session and her commitment to job growth in the sector. Read more...
Wednesday, 05 May 2010 07:52
California lawmakers request audit of water bond expenditures
California legislators are seeking stronger oversight and accountability in the state's management of billions of dollars in water bond funds. Read More...
Tuesday, 17 November 2009 09:42
Paying tribute to a Lodian
CHP Officer John Miller honored with section of Interstate 580 For six minutes Monday, traffic ceased at the top of the Altamont Pass on westbound Interstate 580. Read More...
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:48
Questa School breaks ground in MH
The kindergarten-through-eighth-grade school will be the third elementary school in the new community and ground construction is already under way at the site on Montebello Street. Read More...
Tuesday, 13 October 2009 09:49
California governor signs workers compensation bills
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Employers that authorize workers compensation medical care cannot rescind or modify the authorization for treatment already provided, according to legislation California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law. Read More...
Monday, 05 October 2009 09:51
First segment of Interstate 580 carpool lane complete
Work starts on second phase of project, and Isabel/84 interchange in LivermoreCity leaders and elected officials lauded transportation improvements Friday that are expected to bring some relief to the 150,000 people who commute daily on Interstate 580. Read More...
Sunday, 03 May 2009 09:53
Student art chosen for Assemblywoman's office
Young artists honored by BuchananStudents from five elementary schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District were called to the district office of Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan (D, 15th) for a reception in their honor to celebrate their work as artists. Read More...
Tuesday, 10 March 2009 09:54
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan named to two education committees
Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan, D-Alamo, whose district includes Galt and Thornton, has been appointed to two committees by Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles. Read More...
Thursday, 19 February 2009 09:57
Buchanan talks about state budget OK'd early Thursday
Earlier this week, legislative aides in Sacramento passed out toothbrushes to the members of the Senate and the Assembly in preparation for the budget battles to come. Read More...
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