This just in … Governor Brown pushes smaller water bond; Senator Wolk responds Elected Official Policy and regulation August 5, 2014Governor Jerry Brown is pressing his case for a smaller bond, reports the Sacramento Bee: “Gov. Jerry Brown, pressing his...
Senators Steinberg, Wolk, Pavley and DeLeon discuss the newly revised water bond and the tunnels Maven Policy and regulation July 3, 2014 Today, Senators Steinberg, Wolk, Pavley, and De Leon met with the press to talk about the water bonds and...
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 Legislator/Elected Official Policy and regulation July 3, 2014From the office of Senator Lois Wolk: “The State Senate announced today that it has cut $3 billion from its...
This just in … Senator Wolk issues statement on failed water bond vote: Republicans block Senate Democrats “no tunnels” water bond Legislator/Elected Official Policy and regulation June 24, 2014From Senator Lois Wolk’s office: The State Senate’s Democrats yesterday all lined up in support of a new water bond...
Senator Darryl Steinberg talks about the tunnels and the water bond Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectNotebook News and Features June 23, 2014Senator Darryl Steinberg appeared on NBC Los Angeles News Conference, where he spoke about a number of issues, one of...
Update on Assembly water bond efforts Maven Policy and regulation March 13, 2014From Alf Brandt at Assemblyman Anthony Rendon’s office, this update on the Assembly’s water bond efforts: “The last week has...
This just in … Wolk’s water bond SB848, passes another committee; Organizations and agencies state their support Elected Official Policy and regulation February 19, 2014From Senator Wolk’s office: Senate Bill 848 by Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis), the first water bond proposal from either the...
Natural Resources and Water Committee approves Wolk water bond to address state’s urgent water needs Legislator/Elected Official Policy and regulation February 11, 2014From Senator Wolk’s office: “The Senate’s Natural Resources and Water Committee voted 6-0 today to approve a $6.895 billion water...
Water bond update: The three bond measures, side by side: AB 1331, SB 848, and SB 927 Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation February 6, 2014The Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee has prepared a comparison between the three proposed bonds: AB 1331, the $6.5...
Water bond update: Senator Wolk releases mock-up of SB 848, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality, and Water Supply Act of 2014 Maven Policy and regulation February 4, 2014A mock-up of Senator Wolk’s water bond, SB 848, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality, and Water Supply Act of...
Rally at the Capitol: Legislators, water leaders, residents and farmworkers call for a drought declaration and a water bond this year, while opponents urge Brown to abandon the tunnel plan Maven Delta Conveyance ProjectPolicy and regulation January 17, 2014About 800 to 1000 people rallied on the steps of the Capitol yesterday, urging Governor Brown to declare a drought...
Assembly water bond hearing focuses on north state needs Maven Policy and regulation December 5, 2013From Assemblymember Anthony Rendon: “Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), chair of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee convened a hearing...
Policy, politics & public opinion: What does it take to craft and pass a successful water bond? Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation October 30, 2013With the grim reaper of legislation sure to be visiting the $11.14 billion water bond early in 2014 to officially...
Maven’s Minutes: Senator Wolk and Assemblymember Rendon present their bonds at the Joint Senate Committee hearing, “Setting the Stage for a 2014 Water Bond: Where Are We and Where Do We Need To Go?” Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation September 25, 2013Currently, there are two bond measures that are working their way through the legislative process. Senator Lois Wolk has introduced...
Senate hears water bond proposals; Legislators, public discuss options for 2014 Water Bond Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation September 25, 2013From Senator Wolk’s office: A joint hearing of the Senate Environmental Quality and Natural Resources and Water Committees heard presentations...
