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system by 2027,” she noted. Berman described a variety of


measures Caltrans is undertaking to streamline its system and to achieve a goal of $100 million in savings each year that can be redirected to capitol and maintenance projects. Te Department is seeking ways to accel- erate projects through the design and environmental processes in order to get projects quickly into construction. “We are working with AGC and


California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon decried the effort to repeal SB 1 in his closing address to AGC summit attendees.


half a century old, supports about 40 percent of the nation’s exports and 10 percent of total vehicle miles traveled in the country.” Berman pointed out that since the


measure’s passage Caltrans has already awarded or started construction on nearly 100 projects statewide with many more in the pipeline. “We’re committed to fixing more than 17,000 miles of pavement, 500 bridges, 55,000 culverts and 7,700 traffic operations


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Ling Chang, who previously held the traditionally GOP seat. Te successful recall eliminates Democrats’ two-thirds supermajority in the California Senate.


Close (Surprising) Calls:  26th Assembly District - Devon Mathis, a Visalia Republican, is leading Republican challenger Warren Gubler. Democrat Jose Sigala is within striking distance to place.


 32nd Assembly District – Incumbent Democrat Rudy Salas of Bakersfield trails Justin Mendes and will fight this out in November.


 60th Assembly District – Incumbent Democrat Sabrina Cervantes trails Republican Bill Essayli and will duke it out in November.


 76th Assembly District – Incumbent Rocky Chavez’ decision to run for


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the construction industry to overcome any obstacles to delivering on the promises of SB 1,” Berman said. She noted that the SB 1 Task Group, created last fall and operating in close concert with AGC and other industry partners, has already made strides clearing hurdles. Among the changes enacted or


under consideration by the Task Group:  A new and more collaborative Caltrans payment policy.


 Mandatory signage on all SB 1 projects to inform the public on where money is being spent.


 New strategies to reduce trucking


Congress cost the Republicans this seat as two Democrats face off in November – Tasha Horvath and Elizabeth Warren.


Congressional Races: Democrats are targeting seven


Republican-held House seats in California – Hillary Clinton carried these districts in 2016 presidential election. It appears that the November elections will have Democrats face off with Republicans. Because of multiple Democratic challenges, there were concerns by the Left that Democratic candidates may not advance to run off elections because of California’s unique


“jungle” primary.  10th Congressional District – Republican Rep. Jeff Denham vs Democrat Josh Harder. Currently in third, a Republican could make the run off pending the final vote tally.


 Congressional District – Democrat TJ Cox will face Rep. David Valadao again in November.


Legislative strategiest Brandon Castillo, Bicker Castillo & Fairbanks, outlined efforts underway to defeat the repeal of SB 1.


and increase recycling on projects.


 Increased use of technology.  Improvements to Caltrans


12-month look ahead schedule. “I appreciate the partnership with


AGC and we value the work we do together,” Berman concluded. “We recognize at Caltrans we have a huge responsibility to deliver for the people of California. We’re not going to get it done unless we are working together.” 


 25th Congressional District – Rep. Steve Knight leads the field. Democrats Katie Hill and Bryan Caforio are still battling for the second.


 39th Congressional District – Republican Young Kim will face Democrat Gil Cisneros for this seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Royce.


 45th Congressional District – Rep. Mimi Walters is in with 53 percent and will likely face Democrat Katie Porter.


 48th Congressional District – Republican Rep. Dana Rohra- bacher advanced to November. Democrats Harley Rouda and Hans Kierstea are in a dead heat for second place.


 49th Congressional District – With Rep. Darrell Issa’s retirement, former Assemblywoman Diane Harkey leads eight and will likely face either Mike Levin or Sara Jacobs, both Democrats. 


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