The VTA had said in February that it would not update its anticipated cost and schedule for the project until it awards four major contracts, including one for tunneling and trackwork slated to be finalized this summer.
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined President Joe Biden as well as executives from the mineral mining and processing industry to announce both public and private investments in the mining of minerals like lithium and cobalt.
Starting Saturday, new federal rules also will require private insurers to cover the at-home coronavirus tests that Americans buy in pharmacies and other stores.
Nations addressing climate change took on gasoline and diesel vehicles in pledges that mirror California’s mandates and plans — and in some cases, go even further.
The state budget approved last week includes $656 million in new ongoing funding for special education, including a 4.05% increase to the base funding rate.