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Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:59
Assemblymember Joan Buchanan Appointed Chair of Special Committee on Governor’s Reorganization Plan
(Sacramento, CA)—Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) announced that Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez has appointed her Chair of a new special committee that will assess the Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 2, a plan that will reorganize several agencies and departments of the executive branch.
“The Governor has presented the Legislature with…
Monday, 26 March 2012 08:46
Buchanan Honors Local Water Resource Advocate Diane Burgis as 15th District “Woman of the Year”
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) today joined with her colleagues to honor Contra Costa County community leader, Diane Burgis, as the “Woman of the Year” for the 15th Assembly District during a ceremony at the State Capitol.
“Diane exemplifies community involvement and activism,” Buchanan said. “She has made her…
Wednesday, 29 February 2012 10:37
Buchanan Bill on Juvenile Sex Offenders Signed into Law by Governor
Sacramento - Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) is pleased to announce that Governor Brown has signed Assembly Bill 324 into law.
AB 324 clarifies the status of the law with regard to the commitment and housing of juvenile sex offenders in response to a recent court case that would prohibit the…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 11:59
Assemblymember Buchanan Announces the Submission of California's Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant Application
Sacramento - Assemblymember Buchanan is proud to announce that Governor Brown, along with State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson and State Board of Education Chair Michael Kirst submitted the application for the federal Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant (RTT-ELC) on October 17, 2011. The goal of…
Tuesday, 04 October 2011 08:08
Buchanan Bond Initiatives Reform Bill Signed into Law by Governor
(Sacramento, CA)— Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) is pleased to announce that Governor Brown has signed Assembly Bill 732 into law. The bill passed through both houses of the Legislature with unanimous support.
AB 732 requires an explanatory table, which will appear in the ballot pamphlet, summarizing the Legislative Analyst's estimate…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 15:57
Buchanan Double Fine Zone Bill Signed into Law by the Governor
(Sacramento, CA) - Today Assembly Bill 348 (Buchanan), re-authorizing a Safety Enhancement-Double Fine Zone along Vasco Road was signed into law by the Governor. Vasco Road has an accident rate twice the state average for similar roads. Last year, Marco Ortiz, an Alameda County Deputy Sheriff from Brentwood, was killed…
Monday, 06 June 2011 14:13
Buchanan Honors The Brass Bear Deli as 2011 Small Business of the Year
(Sacramento, CA) - Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) today recognized Mehran Hamzeh, owner of the Brass Bear Deli, as the Small Business of the Year for the 15th Assembly District.
"Mehran and Sheida Hamzeh are wonderful individuals and I am proud to honor them as the Small Business of the Year,"…
Thursday, 26 May 2011 15:42
Buchanan Bill to Inform Voters About Fiscal Impacts of Bond Measures Receives Unanimous Support in Assembly
Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) announced the unanimous passage of her bill, AB 732, out of the Assembly this morning. This legislation would require the Legislative Analyst's Office to draft an easy to understand table, outlining the fiscal impact of implementing a bond measure on both state and…
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 10:16
Buchanan Appointed to Delta Protection Commission
Contact: Susanna Schlendorf @ (916) 319-2015
Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-‐Alamo) has been appointed by Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez to serve as an ex-‐officio member of the Sacramento-‐San Joaquin Delta Protection Commission. The Delta Protection Commission is responsible for protecting, maintaining and enhancing the overall quality of…
Monday, 21 March 2011 11:50
Buchanan Honors Business Leader Linda Best as 15th District “Woman of the Year”
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) today joined with her colleagues to honor Contra Costa County business leader, Linda Best, as the “Woman of the Year” for the 15th Assembly District during a ceremony at the State Capitol.
“Linda is an extraordinary business and community leader,” Buchanan said. “She is…
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