LaMalfa’s Wildfire Response Bill Advances to House Floor for Vote

Yesterday, Congressmen Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Greg Stanton’s (D-AZ) legislation, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act ( H.R. 7070), was passed out of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.The bill asks for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to revise its regulations and guidance... Read More.

Bill Proposes Declaring California State Mushroom

California may soon have an official state Mushroom. With the efforts of a survey supported by the California Institute for biology that called on mushroom enthusiasts and fans, out of 6 top species, the Californian Golden Chantrelle was selected. As the survey said, the... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors Support Wildfire Suppression House Bill

Plumas Board of Supervisors offers a final decision to support a wildfire suppression bill after three meetings of discussions.The House of Representatives bill, 6903, authored by Congressman Tom McClintock and Doug LaMalfa, says the Forest Service will answer wildfire starts “to the maximum... Read More.

Governor Newsom Signs Supplemental COVID Sick Leave Bill

Newsom signs supplemental COVID Sick leave back into law, following the state legislature’s approval of the bill. Similar to the prior extended leave, employers with 26 or more employees will be required to give employees up to 2 weeks paid time off if they... Read More.