Tag: State of California

Yee Pulls Papers for Secretary of State

Looks to “Make California’s democracy more inclusive” PRESS RELEASE SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) officially pulled papers for his candidacy for Secretary of State.   “I am honored by the support and encouragement I have received…

California Minimum Wage To Be Raised

Leno Bill Raises Minimum Wage in 2015, Lifts Californians out of Poverty SB 935 Increases Floor Wage in Three Steps, Creates Automatic Adjustments Starting in 2018   SACRAMENTO – Senator Mark Leno today introduced SB 935 that will help lift…

Governor Brown Declares Drought State of Emergency

SAN FRANCISCO – With California facing water shortfalls in the driest year in recorded state history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proclaimed a State of Emergency and directed state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare for these…