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This just in … Senator Feinstein issues another statement on California water legislation

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Policy and regulation

December 4, 2015

Senator Feinstein has issued another statement:  “I want to set the record straight. To imply that the federal or state...

This just in … Senator Feinstein Issues Statement on California Water Negotiations

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Policy and regulation

December 4, 2015

This just in from Senator Feinstein’s office: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement on California water negotiations:...

This just in … Runner and Huff File Water Priorities Constitutional Amendment & New Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Facilities Bond Act

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Policy and regulation

November 12, 2015

Ladies and gentleman, looks like we might have a new ballot initiative … Runner and Huff File Water Priorities Constitutional...

This just in … Feinstein Testifies in Support of Drought-Relief Bill

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Policy and regulation

October 8, 2015

From Senator Feinstein’s office: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on the...

This just in … California Congressional leaders request additional 60-day extension on Cal Water Fix documents

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Delta Conveyance Project

September 15, 2015

A bipartisan group of congressional leaders has requested an additional 60 days for the public comment period for the partially...

This just in … Feinstein, Boxer Introduce California Emergency Drought Relief Act

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Policy and regulation

July 29, 2015

From the office of Senator Dianne Fienstein: “Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer (both D-Calif.) today introduced the California Emergency...

This just in … Valadao, California Republicans Introduce Legislation to Improve Western Water Reliability

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Policy and regulation

June 25, 2015

From the office of Rep. David Valadao: On Thursday, June 25, 2015, Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21) introduced a bill...

This just in … NorCal Congress members vote against drought act; say legislation would gut environmental protections, not help drought

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Policy and regulation

December 9, 2014

From Congressman Garamendi’s website: U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-05), George Miller (D-11), Doris Matsui (D-06), Jerry McNerney (D-09), and John...

This just in … House Passes Valadao Emergency Water Legislation

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Policy and regulation

December 9, 2014

From Congressman Valadao’s office: Washington – On Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at...

This just in … Rep. Valadao, California Republicans Introduce Bipartisan Emergency Water Legislation

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Policy and regulation

December 2, 2014

From Congressman Valadao’s office (via email): “On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21), with the support of...

This just in … Bill package to protect groundwater supplies passes California Assembly

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Groundwater NewsPolicy and regulation

August 29, 2014

From the office of Senator Fran Pavley: “Today, the California Assembly passed a bill package by Senator Fran Pavley (D-Agoura...

This just in … Wolk endorses new revised $7 billion water bond; Points to agreement to protect the Delta and prevent funding of Delta Tunnels

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Policy and regulation

August 12, 2014

From the office of Senator Lois Wolk: State Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) today announced her support and agreement to author...

This just in … Senate Republicans unveil $8.7B water bond proposal

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Policy and regulation

August 8, 2014

This article has just been posted by the Los Angeles Times: “Senate Republicans, who have chafed at Gov. Jerry Brown’s...

This just in … GOP releases statement on drought negotiations: Progress made but negotiations to continue

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Policy and regulation

July 31, 2014

From Congressman David Valadao’s office: On Thursday, July 31, 2014, Members of the California Republican Delegation (Reps. LaMalfa (CA-01), McClintock...

Senate cuts $3 billion from water bond in response to Governor’s request: Revised $7.5 billion bond maintains priority projects, helps communities enhance water supply, prepare for drought

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Policy and regulation

July 3, 2014

From the office of Senator Lois Wolk: “The State Senate announced today that it has cut $3 billion from its...