Press Releases
Governor Brown’s Government Reorganization Plan Becomes Law
Far-Reaching Plan to be Implemented in Coming Year SACRAMENTO - The most comprehensive overhaul of state government in decades became official today following legislative approval of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s Reorganization Plan. The Governor’s plan, which will...
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Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bill: • SB 632 by Senator Bill Emmerson (R-Riverside) - Marriage and family therapists. The Governor also announced that he has vetoed the following bill: • SB 1352 by Senator...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Pfc. Steven P. Stevens II
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Pfc. Steven P. Stevens II, 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 Praises Decision to Open Silicon Valley Patent Office
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Commerce’s decision to open a new, regional patent office in California: “The Commerce Department’s decision to locate a new patent office in...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Homeowner Bill of Rights
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the Legislature's passage of key provisions of the Homeowner Bill of Rights. “The Homeowner Bill of Rights will prevent banks from throwing Californians out of their homes while...
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Governor Brown Sends Firefighting Assistance to Colorado
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today directed the California National Guard to provide specialized firefighting aircraft to help the State of Colorado combat its devastating wildfires. Two C-130J airplanes from California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court's ruling on the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care reform law: “Today's dramatic Supreme Court ruling removes the last...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. Michael Amabile, 57, of Los Banos, has been appointed to the Merced Designated Local Authority. Amabile has been the owner and manager of España’s Southwest Bar and Grill since 1978....
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Governor Brown Signs Legislation
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed the following bills yesterday: • AB 1464 by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-Van Nuys) - 2012-13 Budget. Line item vetoes can be found here. • AB 1465 by Committee on Budget - Transportation. • AB 1467 by Committee on...
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Governor Brown Signs Legislation
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: • AB 1643 by Assemblymember Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento) - Public officers: County of Sacramento. • SB 1371 by Senator Joel Anderson (R-San Diego) - Victim restitution:...
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