Governor Newsom Reinforces California as Sanctuary Ahead of Enhanced ICE Activity
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2019 09:09 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today in response to President Trump’s proposed plans to deport undocumented immigrants, including asylum seekers: “The President’s proposed raids are cruel, misdirected and are creating unnecessary fear and anxiety. I want Californians to know they have legal rights and protections, regardless of their immigration status. California is a place of refuge – that includes our schools, our courts and our hospitals and clinics. We hold certain institutions sacred and people should continue to access programs and services they need.”
Update from the Governor on Wildfire Prevention, Wildfire Damages & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2019 10:30 AM
Sacramento, CA...From the Governor's Office..."As California continues to grapple with climate change and wildfires that are increasingly dangerous and destructive, Governor Gavin Newsom released a progress report on recommendations laid out in his Administration’s 60 Day Strike Force report.
President Trump on Iran Situation. Strike Was Ready, Deemed Not Proportional
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2019 07:22 AM
Washington, DC......Via Twitter.."President Obama made a desperate and terrible deal with Iran - Gave them 150 Billion Dollars plus I.8 Billion Dollars in CASH! Iran was in big trouble and he bailed them out. Gave them a free path to Nuclear Weapons, and SOON. Instead of saying thank you, Iran yelled Death to America.
Governor Newsom on Death of Sacramento Police Officer
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2019 09:45 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sacramento Police Department Officer Tara O’Sullivan: “Officer O’Sullivan represented the best of what we hope to be as human beings in her selfless service to the community and readiness to help those in need,” said Governor Newsom. “She knew the dangers of the job, yet chose to dedicate herself at such a young age to those values anyway. Today, Jennifer and I join the Sacramento community and all Californians in expressing our deep condolences, and stand in solidarity with Officer O’Sullivan’s family, fellow officers and those she served so honorably.”
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to lift the injunctions against the Trump Administration’s Title X rule: “I was deeply disappointed by the Ninth Circuit’s decision today to lift the injunctions against the Trump Administration’s new Title X rule. The Trump Administration’s Title X rule was never about protecting women’s health – it is designed to promote a backwards agenda at the expense of women and their doctors.
Dr. Arthur Laffer Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom for His Work on Economics & Taxation
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2019 08:19 AM
Washington, DC....Well, this is a big day. Very important for a very important subject. Today it’s my privilege to award our nation’s highest civilian honor to the father of supply-side economics: Dr. Arthur Laffer. (Applause.) I know Art has been to the Oval Office, unlike most people, many times. But this is a very special time for you. This is a tremendous award. You have the Congressional Medal of Honor on the military side, which, of course, is something incredibly special. And the presidential medal is — I just want to congratulate you. There’s nothing like it, right?
President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada Ahead of Bilateral Meeting. Trump Iran Response.."You’ll find out."
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2019 01:07 PM
Washington, DC...Well, thank you very much. We had some good news. The market hit a all-time high today. The S&P just broke its record, so we’re very happy about that. The stock market continues to do well. Jobs have been literally through the roof. And, speaking of jobs, we have the USMCA with Canada, with Mexico. And we’ve come a long way. It’s a great agreement. As you know, Mexico, yesterday, approved it.
Governor Newsom Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month by Flying Rainbow Flag Over the State Capitol
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2019 11:36 AM
Sacramento, CA...At the request of Governor Gavin Newsom and in commemoration of June as LGBTQ Pride Month, the Pride flag will be flown on the main flagpole of the State Capitol building today through July 1 for the first time in state history. The flag was raised this morning by staff from the California Department of General Services with oversight from an honor guard from the California National Guard.
Governor Newsom Issues Apology to Native Americans for State’s Historical Wrongdoings, Establishes Truth and Healing Council
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2019 01:47 PM
Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an apology through executive order on behalf of California to California Native American Peoples for the many instances of violence, mistreatment and neglect inflicted upon California Native Americans throughout the state’s history. The Governor also announced the creation of a Truth and Healing Council to provide an avenue for California Native Americans to clarify the record – and provide their historical perspective – on the troubled relationship between tribes and the state. This is the first time a state has taken dual action to correct the historical record and acknowledge wrongdoing through executive order mandate and a tribally-led, consultation-informed council.
Governor Newsom Responds to Trump “Affordable Clean Energy Rule”
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2019 10:23 PM
Sacramento, CA... Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s so-called Affordable Clean Energy Rule: “The deceptively named Affordable Clean Energy Rule fails to protect Americans from the rising environmental and health costs of climate change – and our children will pay the most because of dirty air, deadly heat waves, droughts and wildfires.
