The Liberal OC (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
We received this press statement from Assembly Budget Committee Chair Noreen Evans on the passage of the State Water Bond legislation. SACRAMENTO — The State Legislature passed an $11 billion water bond, along with a package of policy bills addressing water conservation and groundwater monitoring. The following is a statement from Assemblymember Noreen Evans (D-Santa...
California Progress Report (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
In this Democratic weekly address, Assemblymember Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Budget and Assemblymember Hector De La Torre (D-South Gate), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Accountability and Administrative Review, discuss the new threat to In-Home Supportive Services clients and providers. They discuss actions...
Hullabaloo (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
... a San Jose news conference.... "I can't think of any good solutions," said Assemblywoman Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa), who chairs the budget committee. Although the projected deficit would be smaller than the last one, she said, "the cuts are going to be harder to make because we've already made such substantial cuts." Well, that's comforting. Keep in mind that...
Los Angeles Times (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
... hiking income, sales and vehicle taxes."I can't think of any good solutions," said Assemblywoman Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa), who chairs the lower house budget committee.The current budget year accounts for $6.3 billion of the deficit, the nonpartisan analyst projects. Prisons spending will outstrip what has been budgeted by more than $1 billion, and K-12 schools were underpaid by...
L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
... hiking income, sales and vehicle taxes."I can't think of any good solutions," said Assemblywoman Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa), who chairs the lower house budget committee.The current budget year accounts for $6.3 billion of the deficit, the nonpartisan analyst projects. Prisons spending will outstrip what has been budgeted by more than $1 billion, and K-12 schools were underpaid by...
California Progress Report (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
By Marty D. Omoto Director/Organizer California Disability Community Action Network Citing major health and safety issues impacting over 462,000 children and adults with disabilities, the blind and seniors in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, the Assembly Budget Committee, chaired by Assemblymember Noreen Evans (Democrat – Santa Rosa) will hold...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
... Monday unless caregivers work for free. "What are you going to do?" Assemblywoman Noreen Evans, D-Santa Rosa, demanded to know from Social Services Director John Wagner at joint legislative hearing on the matter. For the first time, said Frank Mecca, executive director for the California County Welfare Directors' Association, the state is essentially saying, "We're...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
... Monday unless caregivers work for free. "What are you going to do?" Assemblywoman Noreen Evans demanded to know from state officials. For the first time, said Frank Mecca, executive director for the California County Welfare Directors' Association, the state is essentially saying, "We're sorry, you have to fend for yourselves." Lawmakers and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger...
Decanter.com (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
... tasting rooms. It is hoped the new law will help winemakers facing challenging market conditions. Noreen Evans, chair of the Californian Government Select Committee on Wine, introduced the bill in February 2009 to the State Legislature to correct inconsistencies in the state's wine regulations. 'Wineries are feeling the pains of this recession,' said Evans. 'This bill provides...
