Washington, DC…As we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. federal holiday we thought it was appropriate to share with you his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. It was delivered on August 28, 1963. We have the full text of the speech and video as well. “I Have a Dream” Speech Text…..I am happy […]
Washington, DC…I might begin my saying that, to the best of our knowledge — it goes back a long way — this is the first such swearing-in that we’ve ever had in the great Oval Office. So that’s a pretty big honor right there. That’s pretty good. Now, they may find something back 100 years […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has announced the creation of the Office of the First Partner within the Governor’s executive team. The First Partner and her team will focus on lifting up women and their families, breaking down barriers for our youth, and furthering the cause of gender equity in […]
Washington, DC…Just a short time ago, I had the honor of presiding over the swearing-in of five new great American citizens. It was a beautiful ceremony and a moving reminder of our nation’s proud history of welcoming legal immigrants from all over the world into our national family. I told them that the beauty and […]
Sacramento, CA…On Wednesday, the state’s three cannabis licensing authorities – the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the California Department of Public Health, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture – announced that the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has officially approved state regulations for cannabis businesses from cultivation to retail. These state regulations allow cannabis […]
Washington, DC…Dear Madame Speaker: Due to the Shutdown, I am sorry to inform you that your trip to Brussels, Egypt, and Afghanistan has been postponed. We will reschedule this seven-day excursion when the Shutdown is over. In light of the 800,000 great American workers not receiving pay, I am sure you would agree that postponing […]
Manbig, Syria…Two U.S. servicemembers, one Department of Defense (DoD) civilian and one contractor supporting DoD were killed and three servicemembers were injured while conducting a local engagement in Manbij, Syria, Jan. 16, 2019. Initial reports indicate an explosion caused the casualties, and the incident is under investigation. In accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy, […]
Sacramento, CA…PlumpJack Founder and now Governor Gavin Newsom as announced that prior to January 7, 2019, title and control of the PlumpJack Group entities, wine and hospitality businesses based in California, were transferred to a blind trust administered by an attorney and certified public accountant. All state executive branch agencies are prohibited from entering into […]
Washington, DC…”There is no excuse for hurting millions of Americans over a policy difference. Federal workers are about to miss a paycheck. Some families can’t get a mortgage to buy a new home. Farmers and small businesses won’t get loans they need.”
Washington, DC…My fellow Americans: Tonight, I am speaking to you because there is a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border. Every day, Customs and Border Patrol agents encounter thousands of illegal immigrants trying to enter our country. We are out of space to hold them, and we have no way to promptly […]
