MAY 26, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 26, 2021, in San Jose, California,
US President Joe Biden on Friday revoked a 2019 proclamation by former President Donald Trump that sought to bar the entry of immigrants who could not prove they had health insurance or could cover healthcare costs.
US restricts travel from India amid COVID-19 surge ANI | Updated: May 01, 2021 04:40 IST
Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Friday signed a proclamation barring the entry of non-US citizens who travelled to India during the 14-day period preceding their entry into the United States.
This proclamation is effective from May 4 and will remain in effect until terminated by Biden.
The comes as the COVID-19 situation in India worsened. The proclamation noted that the magnitude and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic in India are surging and the country accounts for over one-third of new global cases, and the number of new cases is accelerating at a rapid rate .
ACWA Responds to Gov. Newsom’s Regional Drought Emergency Proclamation
/EIN News/ SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Dave Eggerton issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom today declaring a regional drought emergency.
“ACWA appreciates Gov. Gavin Newsom’s targeted approach today in declaring a drought emergency in the Russian River Watershed. In doing so, the governor recognizes that dry-year conditions are affecting regions differently.
“Equally important, Gov. Newsom’s action today raises awareness among all Californians about the need for continued water use efficiency efforts and additional investment in water resilience infrastructure to prepare for drought and impacts of climate change on our state’s water resources.