[Note from BenIndy: Apologies for putting two major news updates in one post, but not only are these both important stories, they are also worthy of juxtaposition.] Who is Laphonza Butler, the newest senator from California? CBS News, by Carole Linton, October 3, 2023 Laphonza Butler was sworn in Tuesday as a new U.S. senator representing … Continue reading In & Out: Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate & Rep. Kevin McCarthy dumped as House speaker→
[Note from BenIndy: This first installment of an analysis of The Climate Overshoot Commission’s report is a bit weedy but worth your time. The report itself kicks off by stating that the likelihood of global warming exceeding the Paris Agreement’s goal of 1.5°C is “alarmingly high and continues to rise” before charging policymakers to reduce … Continue reading The Climate Overshoot Commission Releases Its Report→
Sheri Leigh speaks with Benicia City Council Member Kari Birdseye for a City – and Parent – Perspective This is the perspective of Benicia City Council Member Kari Birdseye, a 23-year Benicia resident and parent of two Benicia public school alumni. As an elected official and a full-time communications manager for a non-profit environmental organization, … Continue reading ‘La Migra’ – It’s Everyone’s Issue!→
[BenIndy note: Elections for the California State Senate will take place on November 5, 2024, but the all-important primary is March 5, 2024. Benicia’s current District 3 State Senator, Bill Dodd, has termed out and will not be seeking re-election. The following is great information about the candidates from ProgressiveDemocratsOfBenicia.org .] STATE SENATE RACE 2024 … Continue reading Q&A – California State Senate candidates address issues important to Benicia→
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