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California Legislature Declares March 2-8, 2025 Women in Construction Week!

by Emily Mills | Mar 3, 2025 | Politics and Industry News

Sacramento, CA — Today resolutions were introduced on the floors of the Assembly, ACR 28, and Senate, SCR 30, proclaiming the week of March 2-8, 2025 as Women in Construction Week.Along with this introduction the Legislature requested that the Governor issue a...
Forbes: Why More Academic Institutions Are Now Betting On The Trades

Forbes: Why More Academic Institutions Are Now Betting On The Trades

by Emily Mills | Nov 7, 2024 | Politics and Industry News

To read the Forbes article discussing how architectural design for schools is increasingly focused on skilled trades CLICK...
Forbes: Why More Academic Institutions Are Now Betting On The Trades

CalMatters — Vomiting, cramps and lethargy: As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioning

by Emily Mills | Oct 2, 2024 | Politics and Industry News

Article Author: Alejandra Reyes-Velarde”An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair. Underfunded schools struggle to keep classrooms cool as heat waves intensify.” CLICK HERE to read the CalMatters...
Forbes: Why More Academic Institutions Are Now Betting On The Trades

Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Update

by Emily Mills | Apr 22, 2024 | Politics and Industry News

The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act released this update:We received notice today that the California Supreme Court will be scheduling oral arguments on May 8 to hear the lawsuit brought by the governor and Legislature to remove the Taxpayer...
CalMatters Article — “Power is never having to say ‘no.’ How California Democrats kill bills without voting against them”

CalMatters Article — “Power is never having to say ‘no.’ How California Democrats kill bills without voting against them”

by Emily Mills | Apr 9, 2024 | Politics and Industry News

Cal Matters: “Democrats in California’s Assembly and Senate rarely vote against bills, yet few seem willing to discuss their voting records, as well as the controversial practice of declining to vote instead of saying “no.” Click HERE to view the full...
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