Archive for the ‘Edmund G. Brown’ Category

30 December

From the AG . . .

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 29, 2008
Contact: Christine Gasparac (916) 324-5500

Attorney General Brown Sues to Overturn Bush Administration Rules Undermining Endangered Species Act

SAN FRANCISCO– California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. has filed suit in federal court to block an “audacious attempt” by the Bush Administration to gut provisions in the Endangered Species Act mandating scientific review of federal agency decisions that may threaten endangered species and their habitat.
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28 December

Here’s a suggestion for the BOS in dealing with Postmus

I completely defend the Board of Supervisors regarding their initial reluctance to initiate proceedings to remove Bill Postmus. It is not their job; it is the job of the voters of San Bernardino County. I am completely against this mock trial they are going to have where they play the role of judge, jury and executioner. I will say it again. I do not believe it will stand the test of judicial review especially since there was a legitimate recall against Bill that failed miserably. It shows that the BOS is going up against the will of the people. Or at least that would be one of my defenses if I were Bill.
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19 December

From the Attorney General . . .

News Release
December 19, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact: Christine Gasparac (916) 324-5500
Print Version

Attorney General Brown Urges California Supreme Court to Invalidate Proposition 8

Sacramento – Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today called upon the California Supreme Court to invalidate Proposition 8 because it deprives people of the right to marry—an aspect of liberty that the Supreme Court has concluded is guaranteed by the California Constitution.
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17 November

From the AG . . .

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2008
Contact: Christine Gasparac (916) 324-5500

Attorney General Brown Urges California Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of Proposition 8

SACRAMENTO—California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today urged the California Supreme Court to accept review of the legal challenges to Proposition 8 and for this matter of widespread concern to be “promptly resolved.”
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