Press Releases
Governor Brown Signs Workers’ Compensation Reform to Cut Hundreds of Millions in Waste, Protect Injured Workers and Reduce Costs to Business
SAN DIEGO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed landmark legislation - backed by both Democrats and Republicans - to reduce costs to businesses and protect workers by cutting out hundreds of millions of dollars in waste from California’s workers’ compensation...
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Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: • AB 317 by Assemblymember Charles Calderon (D-Whittier) - Mobilehomes. • AB 472 by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) - Controlled substances: overdose:...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and...
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Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: • AB 1301 by Assemblymember Jerry Hill (D-South San Francisco) - Retail tobacco sales: STAKE Act. • AB 1731 by Assemblymember Marty Block (D-San Diego) - Newborn...
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Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: • AB 318 by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) - Franchise Tax Board: administration: penalties: legal holiday. • AB 1606 by Assemblymember Henry Perea (D-Fresno)...
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Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: • AB 197 by Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-San Ramon) - Public employees' retirement. • AB 801 by Assemblymember Sandré Swanson (D-Oakland) - Illegal dumping enforcement...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. Rody Boonchouy, 34, of Vacaville, has been appointed to the California Concurrence Committee. Boonchouy has been the principal at the Da Vinci Charter Academy since 2011. He was a...
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Governor Brown and Attorney General Harris Honor Three with Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Awards
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. was joined by Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today to honor three individuals with the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor for their extraordinary commitment, service and bravery in the line of duty. This year’s recipients...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of United States Ambassador Christopher Stevens
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of United States Ambassador Christopher Stevens: "All Californians mourn the loss of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and the other three Americans killed in Libya on...
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Governor Brown Signs Bipartisan Pension Reform Bill to Save Billions by Capping Benefits, Increasing Retirement Age and Stopping Abuse
LOS ANGELES - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed sweeping bipartisan pension reform legislation that saves billions of taxpayer dollars by capping benefits, increasing the retirement age, stopping abusive practices and requiring state employees to pay at least...
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