Politics & Government
Newsom Issues Executive Order Maximizing Water Diversions and Waiving Critical Protections
Is Newsom Mimicking Trump?
Politics & Government
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
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It's Official - Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bill to Carve Trump's Figure on Mt. Rushmore
“This bill aims to honor President Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, for his transformative impact on America and the historical significance of his leadership.”
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CWIN: Trump's Executive Order on Delta Smelt Ignores the Law, Science and Water Equity
“It’s ironic that Governor Newsom and President Trump are mortal political enemies, but they see eye-to-eye on California’s unjust water policies,” said Carolee Krieger, C-WIN’s executive director.
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When Elk Grove City Hall doesn't respond to a simple question, it seems like they are hiding information
From our perspective, city hall was asked a simple and fair question.
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Big Oil spent $450 million to influence Trump and Republicans in 2024 election cycle
Alex Witt, Climate Power senior advisor for oil and gas, said in a statement “That investment is already paying off.”
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Some clarification of the Sacramento-Elk Grove Zoo project financing revealed
During the Wednesday, January 22, Elk Grove City Council meeting, the city council spent a minuscule but crucial amount of time on the project's most important aspect - how it will be financed.
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A rose by any other name? Sacramento Zoological Society, Elk Grove clash over naming of unfunded $300 million zoo
Councilmember Darren Suen suggested naming it the Elk Grove Zoo in Greater Sacramento to recognize the city's role in the relocation and expansion of the facility.
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Elk Grove City Council meeting, January 22, 2025
The city council had discussions about the naming of the unfunded $300 million zoo.
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Is Elk Grove's zoo financing detrimental to citizens, neighborhoods? Increased flood risk?
The new Dokken study claims current drainage systems are adequate, requiring no improvements or upsizing.
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Zoo project update to include fundraising goals by Sacramento Zoological Society; Name of the zoo slated for approval
The pledges, which were examined by unnamed city staff and not an independent certified public accounting audit.
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Elk Grove Unified School District Area 4 Trustee Jamerson resigns, vacancy to be filled by appointment
Trustee Heidi Moore, one of three new board members, favored a special election.
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SMUD, Elk Grove receive $11 million federal grant for EV charging stations
Five will be in Elk Grove.