November 14, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama honored our nation’s veterans, who have served and sacrificed in defense of our country. This past week, Americans came together on Veterans Day to pay tribute to those men and women in uniform who have risked their lives to protect our freedom. In …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Senator McGuire responds to Federal Disaster Declaration for Lake County
September 22, 2015 Sacramento, CA – Today, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of California triggering the release of federal funds to help victims of the Valley Fire in Lake County. Senator Mike McGuire, who represents all of Lake County in the California State Senate, released the following statement: “This federal declaration will …
Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget
September 21, 2015 In this week’s address, the President discussed the significant progress we have made in our economy since the financial crisis seven years ago this week, and the steps we can take to build on that momentum and strengthen the economy for the long term.