Brenda Evans

Ohio University graduate with a major in Online Journalism and a specialization in Political Science and Geography. Certificate in Environmental Studies. Interested in environmental issues, especially water.

Big Alcohol Lobbying in California Raises Health and Safety Concerns

Big Alcohol Lobbying California / PHOTO: North County Connection Big Alcohol lobbying in California made an impact during the 2011-2012 legislative session. Alcohol Justice, a self proclaimed industry watchdog, released a

By Brenda Evans

February 18, 2013

Big Alcohol Lobbying in California Raises Health and Safety Concerns

CA Bill Would Lower the Voter Preregistration Age to 15

California District 19 Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson / PHOTO: Sen. Jackson's Facebook A proposed California initiative would lower the voter preregistration age to 15. Under the bill put forward by

By Brenda Evans

January 22, 2013

CA Bill Would Lower the Voter Preregistration Age to 15

The United Nations Addresses Increasing Mercury Levels

A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) study finding increasing mercury levels in Africa, Asia, and South America will be discussed in Geneva this week. According to the UN statement, the

By Brenda Evans

January 14, 2013

The United Nations Addresses Increasing Mercury Levels

Obama Approves Extension of Wind Industry Tax Credit

PHOTO: ALAMY President Obama and Congress approved a one-year extension of a wind industry tax credit included in the fiscal cliff deal. The deal includes a “tax extender” that provides

By Brenda Evans

January 7, 2013

Obama Approves Extension of Wind Industry Tax Credit

From Trade to National Security, Coast Guard Spending Rises

Rep. Rick Larsen / PHOTO: Tom Williams The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to extend spending levels for the Coast Guard and reauthorize the Maritime Administration. Congressman Rick

By Brenda Evans

December 31, 2012

From Trade to National Security, Coast Guard Spending Rises

Experimental Antidepressant Aims to Use Ketamine as a Model

Photo: Harvard University Drug and Alcohol Peer Advisors The National Institute of Health is working with an experimental antidepressant called AZD6765, using the properties of ketamine as a model. Clinical

By Brenda Evans

December 23, 2012

Experimental Antidepressant Aims to Use Ketamine as a Model

Chrysler Jobs in Michigan Are Set to Rise

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne. Photo: MotorTrend Chrysler Group announced last week that the company's investment in engine production will create 1,250 jobs in Michigan. At the Mack

By Brenda Evans

November 22, 2012

Chrysler Jobs in Michigan Are Set to Rise

President Obama Wins Florida with the Independent Vote

President Obama wins Florida with 49.9 percent of the popular vote, taking the state's 29 electoral votes. The race was close, with only a 47,028 vote

By Brenda Evans

November 8, 2012

President Obama Wins Florida with the Independent Vote

President Obama Wins Florida in Extremely Close Race

Credit: Orlando Sentinel President Obama has won the vital swing state of Florida with 49.9 percent of the vote. Long after Obama accepted the nomination last night, the state

By Brenda Evans

November 7, 2012

President Obama Wins Florida in Extremely Close Race

Independents Favor Nelson in Florida Senate Race

U.S. Senate candidates Connie Mack, left, and Bill Nelson. Photo: Robert Duyos Independents favor current Sen. Bill Nelson to win the Florida Senate Race. According to Public Policy Polling,

By Brenda Evans

November 4, 2012

Independents Favor Nelson in Florida Senate Race

Bloomberg Super PAC to Support Like-Minded Candidates

Mayor Bloomberg discusses his Super PAC. Photo: Bryan Smith / New York Daily News The Mike Bloomberg Super PAC, Independence USA PAC, expects to spend $10 to $15 million dollars to

By Brenda Evans

October 29, 2012

Bloomberg Super PAC to Support Like-Minded Candidates

Top Five Most Partisan Members of California Legislature

Congressman Dan Lungren. Photo: Gage Skidmore The top five most partisan members of California legislature have been major players in their respective parties. By playing to the partisan divide, these

By Brenda Evans

October 21, 2012

Top Five Most Partisan Members of California Legislature