For a permit renewal there is no requirement in the law for us to hold a public hearing. There's not even a requirement to have a public comment period, but we're certainly accepting public comments.

We're seeing lower wind, higher humidity, overcast skies with the potential of rain. That should help contain the fire to make it easier to put out.

We're still seeing what the courts are doing with the current law, ... What I wanted to do with this hearing is lay the groundwork for whatever action we may think is appropriate.

There will be no requirement, ever, for not-for-profits who deliver e-mail to AOL members to pay for e-mail certification and delivery.

Such drastic changes to public health and our judicial system should have been open for public debate, not slipped in surreptitiously to unrelated, must-pass legislation. These behind-the-scenes tactics were necessary because of the unconstitutional provision to rob injured citizens of their rights.

This is not some technical or arcane requirement.