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A few years ago, it seemed inconceivable that fishermen, tribes, agencies, academic institutions and environmental organizations would be working together to spread the word about California’s new marine protected areas (MPAs).
And yet, over the past year, representatives of these groups have volunteered to form locally-based work groups under a new initiative: the MPA Collab…
by Dr. Sandra Salazar
Pershing Square Capital Management today released a video showing that Herbalife distributors regularly make false and misleading medical claims about the health benefits of Herbalife products to potential distributors in direct violation of Food and Drug Administration regulations and a binding 1986 California court injunction that remains in effect which demanded that Herba…
Supporters of Plastic Bag Ban Launch Ad Campaign Against Novolex, WInd Point Partners
by Steven Maviglio
Supporters of California’s recently-passed plastic bag ban today launched an advertising campaign targeting the out-of-state plastic bag companies bankrolling an effort to force a referendum on the law.
The ads focus on the largest contributor of the referendum effort, South Carolina-based Novolex (also known as HilexPoly), and its owners, Chicago-based equi…
Parks Forward Commission Releases New Video
by Steven Maviglio
The California Parks Forward Commission today released its first video, encouraging Californians to participate in its exciting new initiative designed to bring out the very best in the California State Parks system.
The video, available to be viewed on the Parks Forward Commission’s YouTube channel, provides highlights of the Commission’s draft report develop…
Novolex, Funder of Plastic Bag Ban Referendum, Has Ties to ALEC
by Steven Maviglio
In addition to bankrolling high-dollar battles against plastic bag bans in California and nationwide, Big Plastic also is unabashedly financing a right-wing policy shop that is infamous for its secretive efforts on behalf of polluters, gun makers and others, according to an investigative report from Bloomberg News.
The American Legislat…
Talk About Access: California GOP’s Top Donor, Charles Munger Jr., Appears on Assembly Floor During Swearing In
by Steven Maviglio
Nobody knows for sure how much Charles Munger Jr. funneled into campaigns to elect legislative Republicans this year. Early estimates are anywhere from $6 million to $13 million between direct contributions and dollars directed to county committees.
But one thing’s for sure: the Republican legislators he helped get elected already are rewarding him with unfettered a…
“California vs. Big Plastic” To Fight Plastic Bag Ban Referendum Effort
by Steven Maviglio
A broad coalition of California environmental, labor and business groups, joined by more than 100 local government officials, today announced the “California vs. Big Plastic” campaign to protect California’s historic plastic bag ban from an effort by out-of-state plastic bag manufacturers to force a November 2016 referendum on the measure.
“The plastic bag…
LA Times/USC Poll: Plastic Bag Ban Signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Enjoys Strong and Deep Support in California
by Steven Maviglio
Californians Against Waste today applauded a new USC/LA Times poll showing that Californians support the state’s new plastic bag ban by nearly a 2-1 margin. It is the first independent poll on the new law since it was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in late September.
“Californians strongly support the new law because they can see first-hand the litter…
Jamie Court’s Meltdown: Attacks Democrats, National Party on Prop 45
by Steven Maviglio
A couple of years ago, when Jamie Court and ConsumerWatchdog.org attacked Democratic State Senate Health Committee Chairman Dr. Ed Hernandez, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones had some ‘splaining to do. He was so embarrassed by their actions, he issued an apologetic statement.
It looks like he might have to do it again, this time over Proposition 45.
In a bli…
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