Press Releases
Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced the following appointments. Dr. Natalie Berg, 75, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the Community Colleges Board of Governors. She has served as an elected member on the board of trustees for the City...
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State Director of Finance Ana Matosantos Responds to Comments on May Revision from Legislative Analyst’s Office
SACRAMENTO—State Director of Finance Ana Matosantos today issued the following statement in response to today’s comments on the May Revision from the Legislative Analyst’s Office: “We are pleased that the LAO’s analysis confirms that the May Revision is a credible...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Palmer
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Palmer, 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 and First Lady Honor Sgt. Kevin B. Balduf
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Sgt. Kevin B. Balduf, 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...
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Governor Brown Unveils Revised Budget
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today unveiled a revised state budget that reduces by nearly $3 billion the amount of taxes needed to balance the budget, spurs job creation through new tax incentives and pays off most of the $34.7 billion debt built up over...
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Governor Brown Signs Legislation
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced he has signed SB 151 by Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) which provides legislative ratification for labor contracts between the state and six state bargaining units. For full text of the bill, visit:...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointment
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced the following appointment. Martha McClure, 58, of Crescent City, has been appointed to the California Coastal Commission. McClure has served as a Del Norte County Supervisor since 1996 and as a teacher in...
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Governor Brown Proposes to Eliminate Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
SACRAMENTO - In another move to save taxpayer dollars, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. has proposed eliminating the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. “Although state revenues have improved because of the underlying strength of California’s business climate, we’re...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on State Park Closures
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today issued the following statement on the closure of up to 70 California State Parks today due to budget cuts: “Closing state parks is not a task that gives anyone joy, but we are experiencing turbulent times that...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today announced the following appointments. Janelle Beland, 41, of Sacramento, has been appointed undersecretary of the California Natural Resources Agency. Beland has been a senior advisor and caucus director for Senate...
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