Fletcher, environmentalists push plastic bag ban
A coalition of environmental advocates, elected officials and grocery store representatives gathered Tuesday in San Diego to announce their support for a statewide prohibition on plastic bags, urging the Legislature to pass the ban in the final 17 days of its session.
Growing momentum for the ban — seen by many as a symbol of broader conservation efforts to control ocean pollution — comes as more than 50 cities including Solana Beach have taken similar steps despite legal threats and lawsuits from pro-bag groups.
Bill would suspend vehicle fee for call boxes
The obscure but generously funded agency that manages roadside yellow call boxes would see its funding suspended and more than $9 million of its reserves split among local governments for public safety under legislation planned by two lawmakers.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Fletcher, Young bring business community into education listening tour
Two of San Diego County's elected officials brought together representatives from both business and education Friday for a discussion on how to bring more innovation into the region's schools.
Source: San Diego Daily Transcript
Governor signs bill to help deployed troops run for office
Sacramento - Troops defending freedom overseas themselves have had a big hurdle back home if they wanted to participate in the democratic process by running for elected office, from supervisor to senator.
Under the law, candidates have been required to appear in person to file their paperwork.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Fletcher's bill to help homeless youth approved
To Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, homeless young people have enough struggles without worrying about having their wages garnished once they find a job.
So the San Diego Republican is carrying legislation that would temporarily freeze wage garnishments for not paying certain citations until they fin...
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Stork makes a surprise visit to local legislator
State Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher made an important change to his official 75th District online bio last weekend. He added a son, expanding his family from three to four.
He and his wife, Mindy, who had started adoption wheels rolling about a month ago, got a life-changing call Friday as they sat...
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Block's, Fletcher's Pardon Bill A Good Idea
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s decision to commute the manslaughter sentence of Esteban Núñez from 16 years to seven years in one of his final acts as governor stained his reputation. Rather than risk being charged with murder, Núñez – the son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, Schwarzenegger’s friend – had accepted the 16-year term in a plea bargain for his role in the brutal slaying of Mesa College student Luis Santos in 2008 in San Diego.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
The Standard Budget Process Should Be Replaced
As California confronts years of wrenching financial challenges, it is time for state legislators to make good on their pledge to make bold changes to the way our state operates. We need to fundamentally change the way the state conducts its business.
Source: San Diego Business Journal
Forum: Bill Would Keep Better Tabs On Sexual Predators
Last year, San Diego County was rocked by the tragic deaths of two teenage girls. It was a terrible reminder that violent sexual predators live among us and we have to work together to do everything possible to protect our children. It is imperative that policies at all levels of government work to keep our residents informed and engaged in keeping the justice system accountable and reinforcing the bonds of family and community.
Source: San Diego North County Times
Backing Sought For Bill Alerting On Sentence Shortening
Supervisor Pam Slater-Price will call on her colleagues Tuesday to support a state bill that would require prisoners to notify prosecutors and victims when applying for a commutation from the governor.
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune
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