The Gas Tax hike goes into effect tomorrow
With the new Gas Tax hikes going into effect tomorrow, we are trying to raise awareness this week as to what is happening and why it matters. It's a good opportunity to re-visit an insightful Op-Ed published in the San Francisco Chronicle, written by Bay Area Assemblywoman Catharine Baker, on the matter:
GOP offers alternative to Democrats transportation plan
SF Chronicle, April 4th, 2017
http://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/GOP-offers-alternative-to-Democrats-11050478.php?utm_campaign=email-mobile&utm_source=CMS%20Sharing%20Button&utm_medium=social
Bay Area drivers know all too well how desperately we need to improve our transportation infrastructure. Roads and bridges are crumbling. Despite this, transportation has not been a priority.
Huge Win: Preliminary Ruling Announced In Gas Tax Repeal Lawsuit
Judge issues tentative ruling ordering Attorney General to not mislead voters and prepare a “true and impartial” title and summary for the Repeal of the Gas Tax ballot initiative.
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Endangered California Republicans Feuding Over Ideology
Endangered California Republicans Feuding Over Ideology Having fallen to a historic low point, California Republicans are still fighting over conservative purity and loyalty to an unpopular president.
Read Article Here:
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/08/endangered-california-republicans-feuding-over-ideology.html?utm_source=eml&utm_medium=e1&utm_campaign=sharebutton-t
California Women Lead - East Bay Leadership Academy
California Women Lead is holding their Leadership Academy in Danville on Fri Aug 18. This is a bi-partisan organization for women who want to get started in politics, who are interested in commission appointments, etc. Please visit their site here for more details: http://www.cawomenlead.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=981048
Judicial Watch Warns California
Judicial Watch Warns California to Clean Voter Registration Lists or Face Federal Lawsuit. Read the original article here:
http://www.judicialwatch.org/press-room/press-releases/judicial-watch-warns-california-clean-voter-registration-lists-face-federal-lawsuit/amp/