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Weekly Address: Protecting our Planet for Future Generations
October 24, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President laid out the importance of serving as good stewards of the environment and maintaining the planet for generations to come. Since taking office the President has prioritized protecting the places that make America special. He has repeatedly said that no challenge poses a …
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Working for Meaningful Criminal Justice Reform
October 17, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President highlighted the problems in our criminal justice system. Our country faces a vicious cycle of poverty, criminality, and incarceration that traps too many Americans and weakens too many communities. There are 2.2 million people behind bars in America today, compared to 500,000 just …
Join District 3 Supervisor Jim Steele at Town Hall in Lucerne
October 15, 2015 What: Town Hall Meeting With District Supervisor Jim Steele When: Saturday, 10/17/15 @ 4 pm Where: Marymount College, Lakeside Campus, 3700 Country Club Drive, Lucerne Topics: Valley Fire – Update Fire Preparedness – Sign Ups Petition for New Water System Trash Problems – Solutions & Sign Ups Caltrans …
Lake County Democratic Club October Crossword Puzzle
October 12, 2015 The Lake County Democratic Crossword Puzzle is based on the September Club meeting minutes. Lake County Democratic Club October Crossword Puzzle
Weekly Address: Writing the Rules for a Global Economy
October 10, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke to the merits of the high-standards trade agreement reached this past week. The Trans-Pacific Partnership helps level the playing field for American workers and businesses, so we can export more Made-in-America products all over the world, supporting higher-paying American jobs here at …
Governor Signs Senator McGuire’s Historic Medical Marijuana Bill
October 9, 20115 Comprehensive bill package ushers in much-needed medical marijuana regulation Sacramento, CA – With a historic and significant stroke of a pen, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the most comprehensive medical marijuana regulation legislation ever seen in the state of California. North Coast Senator Mike McGuire worked to find common ground and …
Senator McGuire issues statement on groundbreaking Climate Change legislation
October 7, 20115 Sacramento, CA – Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation that solidifies the State of California as a leader in the nation and the world with its proactive renewable and clean energy standards. SB 350 will increase renewable energy generation and make buildings more efficient. North Coast Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg), who is a …
Lake County Democratic Club meeting October 13
October 5, 2015 Our club meeting will have as its guest speaker, candidate for Assembly District 4, Don Saylor. We will meet on October 13 at 6:30pm in the Social Hall of the Methodist Church at 16255 Second St. Lower Lake. Lake County Democratic Club October 13, 2015 Agenda September 8, 2015 Lake County Democratic …
Weekly Address: Congress Should Do its Job and Pass a Serious Budget
October 03, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President emphasized that we need to do everything we can to strengthen economic growth and job creation. This week, despite the fact that more than half of Republicans in Congress voted to shut down the government for the second time in two years, Congress …
The President Delivers a Statement on the Shooting in Oregon
October 1, 2015 President Obama delivers a statement on the shooting at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon. October 1, 2015.
LkCo News: Dodd, McGuire celebrate opening of new Lake County district office
September 30, 2015 LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County’s two state legislators celebrated the opening of their new district office in Lakeport with a gathering of local, state and federal officials and community members. Assemblyman Bill Dodd and state Sen. Mike McGuire together cut the ribbon at the Tuesday evening grand opening of the new office, …
Assistance Information for Valley Fire Survivors From Congressman Mike Thompson
September 28, 2015 Dear Friend, Our community was recently devastated one of the top-three worst fires in California’s history. The Valley Fire, which started on September 12, 2015, has burned nearly 80,000 acres. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate. More than a 1,200 homes, 23 multi-family residences and 68 commercial properties were burnt to …
LkCo News: ValleyFire Friday press conference in Lakeport
September 25, 2015 Lakeport, Calif. — County officials provide vital fire survivor information and answer questions Friday afternoon during courthouse press conference Topics include relief efforts, housing, health and environmental concerns as well as an update about the Valley Fire.
Weekly Address: Dispose of Your Expired and Unwanted Prescription Drugs
September 26, 2015 In this week’s address, on “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day,” the President spoke about the importance of preventing and treating substance use disorders.
Lake County Democrats Cancel Annual Event to Focus on Fire Relief Efforts
September 23, 2015 In light of the extraordinary tragedy our community faces, the Democratic Party of Lake County has cancelled our Annual Legislator’s BBQ (originally scheduled for Sunday, October 4, at the Senior Center in Clearlake). The devastation the Valley Fire has left each of us very personally touched. Like most in our County, every one of us …