Politics & Government
Elk Grove, Cosumnes Community Services District Measure E workshop #3 on homelessness
With over 100 residents attending, the focus of the workshop was homelessness.
Politics & Government
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
Community News
Raising expectations – City of Elk Grove promises to address homelessness with Measure E tax money
Going down a rabbit hole? Starting April 1, 2023, the City of Elk Grove will begin levying a one percent sales tax on most purchases in the city. The additional revenue comes from voter-approved Measure E. Community forums have discussed how that new tax money will be used, which is
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Voices of Elk Grove – Elk Grove Mayor, City Council urged to ‘protect our riparian corridors’
Trails advocate Sharon Anderson makes a heartfelt appeal Following a presentation by Elk Grove’s economic development director Darrell Doan, a member of the city’s trails committee made an appeal to the mayor and city council. The comments were made at the Wednesday, February 23, Elk Grove City Council
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California Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s field staff make a courtesy call in Elk Grove
Nguyen formerly served as an Elk Grove City Councilmember California District 10 Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s (D – Elk Grove) District Director made a courtesy call to the Elk Grove City Council. Appearing before the city council at the Elk Grove City Council’s February 22, 2023, meeting was Nguyen’s
Law and Justice
Undeterred by committee rejection, Rocklin Assembly member introduces 2 more bills to battle fentanyl crisis
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Anti-hate legislation’s first scheduled hearing canceled by Assemblymember Nguyen
Bill is similar to previous legislation sponsored by Jim Cooper Soon after taking her oath of office in December for the District 10 California Assembly seat, Stephanie Nguyen introduced legislation that became this session’s Assembly Bill 32. The legislation, which is a near duplicate of legislation advanced by her
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California’s housing duel between state and local governments intensifies
By Dan Walters | CalMatters.org | In summary: A long-running conflict between the state and local governments over housing is entering a new and more confrontational phase. Several jurisdictions in the Bay Area failed to submit housing plans on time, prompting at least 12 lawsuits that could potentially give the state
Politics & Government
Independent bookshop owner, supporters seek help from Elk Grove City Council to prevent more big box stores
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Foothill Farms residents tell Sacramento County Supervisors of difficulties with Roseville Road homeless encampments
Illegal parking, fires During public comment on non-agenda items at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting, three people spoke about difficulties with Roseville Road encampments. The Foothill Farms residents (see the video below), all of whom have houses backing on Roseville Road, spoke during the February 7, 2023, meeting.
Community News
The City of Elk Grove, CCSD Measure E Workshop #1 draws an engaged audience
An audience of about three dozen people attended the first of four workshops held by the city of Elk Grove and the Cosumnes Community Services District on their plans to spend the revenue generated by Measure E. Approved by Elk Grove voters in November, starting April 1, Measure E will
Politics & Government
California lawmakers try again to cap insulin costs
By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters.org | In summary California plans to roll out an ambitious plan to manufacture its own insulin, but in the meantime, legislators are proposing to cap what diabetics pay. As many diabetics across the Golden State struggle with insulin costs, California’s efforts to make the
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Rep. Ami Bera appointed to the influential House Intelligence Committee
Appointed by Minority leader Jeffries Rep. Ami Bera (CA 6) announced he has been appointed to the influential House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 118th Congress. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed Bera. The Intelligence Committee is responsible for oversight of the nation’s intelligence activities, including