Government Relations

Bay Area Democratic legislators were generally pleased with President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night, while the business communit...

President Obama's State of the Union address tonight hit every theme and issue that is near and dear to the Bay Area Council.

Showing off the burgeoning vitality and success of Mission Bay, the Council on Thursday hosted Senator Mark Warner of Virginia for an engaging disc...

The Bay Area Council today announced that they will host U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia for a discussion on innovation, global competitivenes...

They like it, they really like it. That's the early reaction to Gov. Jerry Brown's budget from Bay Area business leaders, economists and a labor re...

The budget is perpetually late and out of balance. The state's once-celebrated schools and infrastructure have degenerated into some of the lowest-...

"It's difficult working the halls of Congress when you don't have the speaker of the House who understands specific facets of your region, and isn'...

Overall, Northern California’s clout in Washington will be vastly reduced. This loss of power will be especially felt in San Francisco, said Geor...

With campaign ads and mailers popping up on your television and in your mailbox, it’s clear that November 2nd is right around the corner.

The California legislature pulled an all-nighter late last week to pass the state budget and solve a $19 billion deficit.