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...

California Air Resources Board: Advanced Clean Fleets Reporting Update

by Emily Mills | Jan 2, 2024 | Politics and Industry News, Uncategorized

SACRAMENTO — Fleet owners subject to California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) medium and heavy-duty vehicle regulations must report annually to meet regulatory requirements. The reporting deadline is February 1, 2024. WHO IS IMPACTED?The Advanced Clean Fleets...

CAL SMACNA Member Silicon Valley Mechanical Earns SNIPS Honor

by Emily Mills | Dec 14, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

Silicon Valley Mechanical has been recognized as SNIPS’ 2023 Sheet Metal Fabrication Contractor of the Year, read the full story...

“The Air We Breathe” | Sunday on 60 Minutes

by Emily Mills | Oct 31, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

Watch The Air We Breathe on 60 Minutes this Sunday: “With a new strain of COVID on the rise and flu season just getting started, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spotlights how lessons from the pandemic about the quality of indoor air are...

California Foundation for Commerce & Education Releases UI Study

by Emily Mills | Sep 28, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

The California Foundation for Commerce & Education (CFCE) released a study by Michael Bernick and Douglas J. Holmes entitled Improving the Safety Net: Reforming an Unemployment Insurance Program to Serve the Jobless and Preserve Job Creation. CLICK HERE to view...

Poor air filtration in schools is driving absences and tanking productivity, but the fix is simple

by Emily Mills | Jul 5, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

By SOPHIE ROSENBLUM – MICHAEL BAILEYAs summer break releases students from schools across the country, we have an opportunity to fit classrooms with a simple and cost-effective solution to reduce skyrocketing absenteeism and address tanking American...