W(h)ither California & the Nation? A Conversation with State Senator John Laird​​

Episode 37 January 25, 2021 00:53:34
W(h)ither California & the Nation? A Conversation with State Senator John Laird​​
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W(h)ither California & the Nation? A Conversation with State Senator John Laird​​

Jan 25 2021 | 00:53:34

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Show Notes

Radio Show #37, January 24, 2021: Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with newly-elected California State Senator John Laird, to talk about energy, resources, environment and politics, in the state and the country, and his hopes and dreams for the State Senate. Laird’s political career began in 1981, on the Santa Cruz City Council, and included stints in the State Assembly and Jerry Brown’s second administration as Secretary of Natural Resources. He has just begun his term in office and represents Senate District 17, which includes Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo Counties in their entirety, as well as portions of Monterey and Santa Clara Counties.

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