Press Releases Archives : Page 15 of 38 : Bay Area Council

Restricting Immigration Hurts the Bay Area, Council Members Say

Feb 3 2017

Recent actions and statements by President Trump and his administration on immigration, including an executive order ostensibly banning citizens an...

TOP ECONOMISTS, BUSINESS LEADERS GIVE ECONOMIC FORECASTS ON INAUGURATION DAY

Jan 20 2017

As the world watched the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the Bay Area Council Economic Institute’s 10th Annual Economic Forecast presente...

Statement on Gov. Brown’s Proposed 2017-18 Budget

Jan 11 2017

"Gov. Brown’s proposed budget wisely reflects the uncertain economic conditions ahead, while also emphasizing the urgent need to invest in transp...

Commuter Shuttles “Hub” Approach Means More Traffic, Emissions, Accidents

Nov 15 2016

Changing the successful San Francisco Commuter Shuttles Program to a "hub" system would create more traffic, emissions and accidents, according to ...

By the Numbers: Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis

Oct 21 2016

A groundbreaking analysis of San Francisco’s housing crisis released this week (Oct. 19) by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute identified wh...

Election 2016: Bay Area Council Positions

Oct 14 2016

The Bay Area Council Executive Committee approved positions on various state, regional and local ballot measures and propositions appearing on the ...

Council Forms Megaregion Partnership with Sacramento to Keep Jobs, Grow Economy

Oct 5 2016

The Bay Area Council today announced a new partnership with the Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council as part of a campaign promote the integr...

Governor Signs Council-Sponsored Housing Bill

Sep 27 2016

The Bay Area Council today (Sept. 27) applauded Governor Jerry Brown for signing legislation it sponsored that will make it easier, faster and less...

Shovel Ready: Leaders Mark Key Milestone for Regional Ferry Expansion

Sep 15 2016

The Bay Area Council on Thursday (Sept. 15) hailed the ground breaking for a new Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) operations and mai...

Council Calls for Strong Regional Effort to Keep Raiders