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PPIC poll shows strong support A statewide measure that will appear on this March’s primary ballot has earned the support of a leading conservative business interest group. Yesterday, the California Business Roundtable announced its support of Proposition 1. Among other items included in the proposition is a $6.38
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Even though they have recently eased, in the post-COVID-19 era, consumers of every type have faced inflationary pressures. That includes the various operations of the city of Elk Grove. To address these inflationary effects, the city is increasing user fees for the rental of District56 facilities and the aquatics center.
Environmental News
Environmental News
Environmental and fishing groups are petitioning for yet another Delta fish to be listed under the state and federal Endangered Species Acts as salmon, Delta smelt and other fish populations crash. On Nov. 29, San Francisco Baykeeper, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, the Bay Institute, and Restore the Delta petitioned the
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Northern California’s Trinity County, emerging victorious from a California Appeals Court ruling after a four-year battle against an attempted water grab by the politically powerful Westlands Water District, has asked Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to rescind the Trump-era water contract. In response, the Hoopa Valley Tribe in a press
Politics & Government
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During their most recent meeting, the Elk Grove Unified School District had a split vote on an issue that has festered for about a year. By a 4 – 3 vote on Tuesday night, the trustees approved a policy that, among many things, set the book selection guidelines at the district’
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In the last couple of days, Sacramento has gained national exposure. Unfortunately for the chamber of commerce types, the spotlight has not cast the city and region in the most favorable light. Sacramento County’s top two elected law enforcement officials have gained national exposure on issues not only confronting
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By Lauren Hepler | CalMatters.org CalMatters Network November 7, 2023 Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. By the first COVID summer, no one knew who was who. In Nigeria, an oil company IT engineer