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Assemblymember Marty Block (AD-78)  issued the following statement today after Governor Schwarzenegger signed Chelsea’s Law, AB 1844, to better protect children from violent sexual predators: “With this new law we begin to better protect our children and address some of the tremendous pitfalls plaguing our public safety system, which is…

(Sacramento) - Assemblymember Marty Block (D-San Diego), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, Assemblymembers Julia Brownley (D-Santa Monica) and Tom Torlakson (D-Contra Costa) and students from California colleges are urging immediate passage of the state budget.  While the budget is on hold, students cannot receive the funds distributed…

Emphasizing the importance of removing barriers that prevent veterans from accessing critical resources, Assemblymember Marty Block (AD-78) announced that his AB 2314 has been signed by the Governor. A bipartisan measure overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature, this legislation makes it easier for disabled veterans to receive a special property tax…

Building upon his commitment to improve the quality of life for California’s veterans population, Assemblymember Marty Block (AD-78) announced that his AB 2314 has been overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature and is now headed to the Governor for signature. This legislation makes it easier for disabled veterans to receive a…

Legislation to Increase Transparency and Restore Local Service Area Guarantee to be Voted on Tomorrow In his efforts to address the flawed changes San Diego State University (SDSU) made to its admissions policy causing 1,740 qualified, local students to be rejected, Assemblymember Marty Block (AD-78) joined with students, educators and…