What happened on Friday, 09 June 2023
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Businesses should prioritize transparency and delight over hidden fees to enhance customer satisfaction.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Companies must ensure price transparency to prevent consumer deception during shopping transactions.
San Francisco County, California
Department allocates funding to enhance workforce and community engagement through 2027.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors pledge support for reparations and equitable opportunities for marginalized communities.
San Francisco County, California
New budget allocates $330M for affordable housing and $178M for parks and infrastructure.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee forwarded items 4–8 as committee reports: amendments to DPH agreements with UCSF for child/adolescent and infant-parent mental-health programs (item 4 amended to a $19.8 million not-to-exceed amount), and retroactive grant acceptances for Project InVEST ($9.8M), a $500,000 COVID Test-to-Treat equity grant, and a syphilis prevention SOS grant (approx. $2.6M award timing). Supervisors pressed DPH on trauma definitions, wait lists and retroactive timing.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco's major projects will deliver 22000 housing units and new parks by 2024.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Consumers demand upfront pricing transparency and a 24-hour cancellation option for airline tickets.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Tennessee families prioritize inflation and spending concerns over discussions on junk fees and regulations.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended that the full Board approve a 10-year interagency cooperation agreement with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority to provide city consultation services, third-party design review, and reimbursement mechanisms for Phase 2 (DTX) — the downtown rail extension that would bring Caltrain and high-speed rail into downtown via a 1.3-mile tunnel.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Shamann Walton sought $50 million from general reserves to create an Office of Reparations under the Human Rights Commission. The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard unified public support, a BLA staffing and costing estimate, the mayor's office clarifying no dedicated funding in the proposed budget, and a motion to continue the item to June 28 for further negotiation (passed 3–1).
San Francisco County, California
Committee recommends funding to establish a reparations office to address historical discrimination.
San Francisco County, California
The Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure outlined a $712,000,000 proposed budget focused on affordable housing, parks and infrastructure and said it plans to issue up to $75,000,000 in bonds to finance enforceable obligations and projects in Transbay, Mission Bay and Hunters Point.
San Francisco County, California
Activists highlight neglect of Black community in funding allocation discussions.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The joint Senate–House committee adopted the December minutes, authorized committee chairs to approve special expenses, approved the renomination of Alan Clark to an oversight committee and adopted an ISP from Representative Jamie Scott on a postnatal and early childhood advisory board; all motions passed by voice vote.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended forwarding amendments to seller-carryback loan documents for the Balboa Reservoir sale so Bridge Housing Company can phase development and use state affordable-housing awards for infrastructure and two affordable buildings; the SFPUC will remain secured by deed of trust on remaining parcels.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers demand swift implementation of reparations to address racial inequalities in San Francisco.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Hidden fees disadvantage small businesses, prompting calls for federal legislation to ensure transparent pricing.
San Francisco County, California
Service providers and advocates told the committee the mayor's proposed reallocation of Our City Our Home/Proposition C funds toward adult shelter expansion would shrink Transitional Age Youth (TAY) and family housing capacity and reverse progress on reducing youth homelessness.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas Infant and Child Death Review teams told the committee they reviewed 110 eligible pediatric deaths in 2020 (188 cases were eligible), found motor vehicle crashes and sleep‑related asphyxia among leading causes of accidental and undetermined deaths, and identified firearms as a leading contributor to adolescent suicide deaths.
San Francisco County, California
Mayor's proposed two-year budget closes a reported $780,000,000 shortfall using departmental reductions, reserves and non-general-fund sources while preserving investments in homelessness, behavioral health, public safety and youth services, Budget Director Anna Dunning told the supervisors.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Justice Department investigates Ticketmaster's monopolistic practices amid rising ticketing fees and consumer concerns.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee voted to forward a resolution authorizing a long-term lease of Building 49 at Crane Cove Park to the YMCA of San Francisco; the YMCA plans at least $5 million in improvements, will provide public restrooms and cover maintenance, and construction could begin imminently with an optimistic early-2024 opening.
San Francisco County, California
Barrera advocates for reparations during supervisors meeting amid technical difficulties.
San Francisco County, California
Task force members call for funding to establish Office of Reparations in San Francisco.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Major Jeff Drew of the Arkansas State Police’s Crimes Against Children Division told the committee the hotline received 18,636 calls in the reporting period, 10,206 were accepted, CACD handled roughly 1,778 accepted calls and prosecutors received 532 case submissions (244 filed, 222 pending, 66 declined).
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
New commissioner aims to enhance governance while Larry Bush retires after decades of service.
San Francisco County, California
Community advocate thanks Mayor Breed for addressing deficit and supporting urgent needs.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Americans unite against junk fees as companies exploit hidden charges for profit.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Walton discusses the board's unanimous support for reparations for black residents
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Ethics Commission staff outlined ‘Ethics at Work,’ a multimedia training program that will include one‑pagers, videos, e‑learning and a web library, plus department-by-department outreach; commissioners raised questions about making trainings mandatory and expressed concerns about proposed budget cuts.
San Francisco County, California
Speaker urges city support for a critical ordinance funding after two years of work.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas DHS and DCFS told a joint Senate–House committee the third‑quarter report showed 9,220 hotline reports, a combined substantiation rate near 22%, 4,199 children in foster care and 331 current DCFS vacancies; leaders emphasized recruitment incentives and offered follow‑up data on hires and exit surveys.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Congress pushes to ban outrageous family seating fees and improve airline consumer protections.
San Francisco County, California
Committee supports $50 million for reparations despite mayor's lack of funding in proposed budget.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Ethics Commission adopted a stipulation resolving enforcement proceedings against respondents identified as Vince Courtney Jr. and Sean McQueen after staff described repeated, intentional reclassifications of campaign filings; commissioners weighed mitigation and statute-of-limitations issues.
San Francisco County, California
Ron Carter expresses commitment to functional companies benefiting the community.
Wilson County, Tennessee
Council approves educational funds for firefighters and reports on operations of new Station 3.
San Francisco County, California
Board urges collaborative reparations funding approach amidst fiscal constraints and community needs.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco authorizes funding increases for mental health contracts and grant programs.
San Francisco County, California
Officials discuss establishing a reparations office for the black community in San Francisco
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Junk fees inflate ticket prices and harm low-income consumers, necessitating urgent regulatory action.
San Francisco County, California
Latino leaders urge supervisors to establish reparations to uplift the Black community.
San Francisco County, California
Budget proposed by Mayor prioritizes economic recovery, public safety, and homelessness solutions.
Wilson County, Tennessee
Staff reported Station 3 opened in June and is operating under temporary occupancy with an engine, two ambulances and a brush truck; staff expects Station 10 to be fully operational in about 60 days, but pipe-size details were not specified.
San Francisco County, California
Infant Parent Program enhances support for children facing trauma and emotional challenges
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Congress urged to support acts combating junk fees and restoring FTC's enforcement powers.
Wilson County, Tennessee
The Emergency Management Agency Committee approved providing annual pass-through funds to the state so 22 firefighters can receive educational incentive pay after staff said the money had arrived but the academy failed to notify the county.
San Francisco County, California
Mendelmann advocates for early intervention funding during health committee discussion.
San Francisco County, California
Board members approve $50 million to establish Office of Reparations for 2022-2023.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Senators debate transparency and regulation of junk fees impacting consumers across various industries.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Experts advocate for transparent pricing, urging inclusion of mandatory fees in initial advertised costs.
San Francisco County, California
Department of Public Health amends agreement with UCSF to fund youth mental health programs.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Research advocates for all-inclusive pricing to combat consumer deception from partition and drip pricing.
San Francisco County, California
Resolution authorizes YMCA lease for Building 49, set to enhance Crane Cove Park access.