California Legislature Targets Insurance Industry Links to Iran
(SACRAMENTO, CA)— Assembly Bill (AB) 2160 passed with a 60-5 vote, over the objections of the insurance industry. The vote occurred on the heels of the U.S. Senate backing sanctions…
Landmark Legislation to Save California Millions Gains Momentum
SB 1185 Creates Coalition to Arrest Underground Economy Sacramento – California could recapture $32 million annually under a proposed law designed to combat the state’s underground economy by reducing criminal…
Rep. Sherman Introduces Bill Granting Visa Waiver Status To Israel
The “Visa Waiver for Israel Act” Facilitates Israel’s Entry into the Visa Waiver Program Washington, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee,…
Sherman and Campbell Lead Effort To Stop New Accounting Rules For Leases
60 Members Sign on Letter to FASB Washington DC – Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman, CPA (D-Sherman Oaks), and Republican Congressman John Campbell, CPA (R-Newport Beach), both senior members of the…
$50,000 CLAMS FOR ONE FISH
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif./ May 23, 2012 – Big Bear Lake Resort Association will pay $50,000 to an angler that reels in the grand prize tagged trout at the 4th…
Assemblyman Mike Gatto Announces $1 Million for Grid System Research for Burbank
Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) is pleased to announce that Burbank Water and Power (BWP) has been awarded a $1 million grant for grid system research from the California Energy…
Rep. Berman’s “Accomplishments Tour” Underscores Key Difference In CD30 Race
Encino, CA—Today Congressman Berman did what none of his opponents can do: he kicked off a tour highlighting major projects and legislation he delivered for the Valley. Berman’s “Accomplishments Tour”…
Brad and Angelina Travel with Their Brood to Galapagos
MIAMI, FL, May 22, 2012– Ecoventura’s (ecoventura.com) environmentally friendly fleet of small expedition vessels in the Galapagos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reports that its family business is booming, in…
Ask Government George 5-14-12
Question: Dear Government George, what do you know about parking meters? Answer: The Los Angeles Department of Transportation operates approximately 40,000 metered parking spaces for public use. Parking meters encourage…
“Sober Day LA” Walkathon and Festival in Van Nuys This Sunday
Van Nuys, CA Sober Link, a non-profit organization. is hosting “Sober Day LA” in its 17th annual Walkathon and Spring Festival on Sunday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00…