Politics

NAPAVISION 2050: Pondering the Election Results An Awakening, and Changes to Come

“These are powerful challenges to the incumbents and the status quo. These numbers show an awakening to the great need for a shift in land use priorities in Napa County. This is just the beginning.” Pondering the Election Results An Awakening, and Changes to Come   We feel both an elation around the great showing of our candidates …

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Napa Measure K Update: Measure K still short in latest Napa County election results

Measure K still short in latest Napa County election results Napa Valley Register: Barry Eberling   Mar 6, 2020 Updated 23 hrs ago Measure K, which would enact a quarter-cent sales tax for Napa County open space, parks and recreation, gained slightly in the latest election returns but is still well short of the needed …

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Wine Country: Wine and cheese hit hard from Trump tariffs

“A report commissioned by the group found the U.S. alcohol industry stands to lose nearly 36,000 jobs and more than $1.6 billion in wages in 2020, under the 25 percent tariffs, delivering a $5.3 billion hit to the U.S. economy.” Wine and cheese hit hard from Trump tariffs The HILL By Alex Gangitano – 02/19/20 …

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Got Social Equity? Trump Budget to Propose ‘Savage’ Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security While Hiking Pentagon and Wall Funds

“The budget reportedly includes destructive changes to Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security, and other assistance programs that help Americans make ends meet—all while extending his tax cuts for millionaires and wealthy corporations.” Trump Budget to Propose ‘Savage’ Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security While Hiking Pentagon and Wall Funds | Common Dreams News “This budget …

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