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Assemblymember Buchanan’s Statement on the Water Agreement

This morning, I voted NO on a package of flawed water bills intended to restore the Delta and provide a more reliable water supply to California.  Our leaders called it “historic.”  Governor Schwarzenegger told a crowd at an electric vehicle plant in Stockton today that “we’re going to fix the Delta and to build a canal around the Delta.” Read more...

“Race to the Top” Money Must Be Spent Wisely

(Sacramento) - The California State Assembly’s Education Committee (5th Extraordinary Session) has begun a series of hearings on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Race to the Top competitive grant program. Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo), who sits on the Committee, says it’s not only important to make sure California receives its allotment of the education related stimulus funds but says its also crucial the money is spent wisely…Read More

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Paying tribute to a Lodian

CHP Officer John Miller honored with section of Interstate 580

For six minutes Monday, traffic ceased at the top of the Altamont Pass on westbound Interstate 580. Read More...

Traffic Congestion Relief on the Way

Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty discussed some of the projects designed to reduce traffic congestion in the area. Behind him are Congressman Jerry McNerney and Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan. Read More...

First segment of Interstate 580 carpool lane complete

Work starts on second phase of project, and Isabel/84 interchange in Livermore

City leaders and elected officials lauded transportation improvements Friday that are expected to bring some relief to the 150,000 people who commute daily on Interstate 580. Read More...