Press Releases
State of the State 2012: “California on the Mend”
SACRAMENTO - In his 2012 State of the State speech, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. said California is “on the mend” and laid out an ambitious agenda for economic growth in the year ahead. The full text of the speech is below: (Remarks as prepared)A video of the...
read moreGovernor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. John Banuelos, 67, of Elk Grove, has been appointed to the California Boating and Waterways Commission. Banuelos worked at the California Conservation Corps from 1997 to 2004 and...
read moreSecretary Salazar, Governor Brown Expand Partnership to Expedite Renewable Energy Projects in California
Below, find a release issued by the Department of the Interior: Date: January 13, 2012 Contact: Kate Kelly (DOI) 202-208-6416 Elizabeth Ashford (Governor’s Office) 916-340-5346Secretary Salazar, Governor Brown Expand Partnership to Expedite Renewable Energy Projects...
read moreGovernor Brown Releases Statement on LAO Report
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. released the following statement in response to today's report on the budget from the Legislative Analyst's Office: “The Legislative Analyst's Office report underscores the fundamental uncertainty of our time and, therefore,...
read moreGovernor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. Nathaniel Kirtman III, 40, of Sherman Oaks, has been appointed to the California Lottery Commission. Kirtman has been senior vice president of publicity for NBC Universal since 2009...
read moreGovernor Brown and Secretary Salazar to Make Renewable Energy Announcement
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will announce an agreement between the State of California and the Obama Administration to advance California’s renewable energy goals and create clean energy jobs. The announcement...
read moreGovernor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. Denise Brown, 60, of Fair Oaks, has been appointed director of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Brown was an advisor to the executive officer and staff of the...
read moreGovernor and First Lady Honor Sgt. Noah M. Korte
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Sgt. Noah M. Korte, 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 friends at...
read more2011: Milestones and Accomplishments
SACRAMENTO - The Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today released “2011: Milestones and Accomplishments,” a year-in-review report on the Governor’s actions since taking office. The report covers the actions Governor Brown took in 2011 to: • Balance the budget...
read moreGovernor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. James Adler, 75, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the California Law Revision Commission. Adler has been an arbitrator and mediator since 2005. Adler was a partner at Irell and...
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