Recent News in the 13th District

Auditor Says Utilities’ Accounts Aren’t Reviewed
March 06, 2014

Half Moon Bay Review: The California State Auditor has concluded the Public Utilities Commission reviewed slightly more than half of the balancing accounts under its review in 2009, 2010 and 2011.That’s not good enough, according to state Sen. Jerry Hill.

PG&E Reports Progress in Improving Gas Pipeline System
February 20, 2014

Oakland Tribune: PG&E said Thursday it continues to make progress in a sweeping upgrade of its natural gas pipeline system in the wake of a fatal explosion in San Bruno, although the utility has encountered some cost overruns.

OP-ED: Rethinking Community College Degrees
February 20, 2014

San Mateo Daily Journal: By 2025, the state will need 60,000 more college graduates every year to meet demand — a 40 percent increase over current levels, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. Lawmakers and educators need to make serious strides, and soon, to avert a potentially disastrous workforce shortage.

Bill Would Outlaw Mug Shot Publishing Websites in California
February 14, 2014

Los Angeles Times: California could become the next state to restrict the publishing of jail booking photos by websites for commercial purposes.

Press Releases

Hill Introduces Bill That Would Require Electric Utilities to Develop Security Plans to Prevent Attacks - March 07, 2014
Hill Introduces Legislation to Require Credit Card Issuers and Retailers to Convert to Chip-Based Credit Card Technology - February 21, 2014
Hill Introduces Legislation to Require State Regulation of Automobile Shredding Facilities - February 20, 2014
Hill Introduces Bill Barring 'Extortion' Websites from Demanding Payment to Remove Arrest Mug Shots - February 14, 2014
SSF Seniors Partner with Hill, California National Guard to Send 600 Handmade Valentines to Soldiers - February 12, 2014
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