Officials Highlight the Need for Stronger Consumer Protections SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles), Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), and Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones will join a broad coalition of consumer advocates to highlight Assembly Bill 52, legislation that would better protect consumers and businesses by empowering state regulators to reject excessive health insurance rate increases.

NOVATO, Calif., March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spotlighting the San Joaquin River for World Water Day, The Bay Institute will host a special event at Aquarium of the Bay on Tuesday, March 22.

By Nels Johnson, The Marin Independent Journal, Novato, Calif. Jul. 10--ASSEMBLYMAN Jared Huffman of San Rafael was named to the top fisheries post in the state Assembly this week, and promptly outlined a tentative agenda calling for reforms including an overhaul of the Department of Fish and Game.

By The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Jul. 2--Anyone who has visited Hawaii with any frequency has probably taken a shower with water warmed by a solar-powered water heater.

By Heather Rutz, The Lima News, Ohio Nov. 29--LIMA -- State Rep.-elect Matt Huffman lost the vote in his hometown, according to Allen County Board of Election vote totals.