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New legislation provides up to $20,000 in tax-free military retirement income (Sacramento, CA) June 27, 2025 – Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) today announced groundbreaking tax relief for veterans as part of the 2025-26 State Budget. The tax reform cuts...

Sacramento, CA – In a major win for victims of abuse and violence, Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Tracy) has secured $10 million in the 2025-2026 State Budget to expand Family Justice Centers- trusted, one-stop hubs that offer trauma-informed support...

Building off of the initial successes in the Legislature’s budget proposal, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced additional victories following negotiations with the Governor’s Office—securing key items she championed to prioritize including...

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement: “The lawsuit filed today by the U.S. Department of Justice against the Orange County Registrar of Voters is not about transparency, it is about overreach. The lawsuit is...

OAKLAND – Today, Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) hosted a roundtable at Oakland’s City of Refuge UCC to discuss local LGBTQ+ priorities in response to an adversarial federal administration.

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children nationwide. Roughly 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and there remains a severe gap in funding for pediatric cancer. Even worse, the federal government is...

As we monitor the progress of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran—following two weeks of intense bilateral bombardment as well as direct U.S. involvement—my thoughts remain with the countless lives affected, both abroad and here at home. For...

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D–San Diego), joined by legislative leaders and civil rights advocates, held a press conference at the California State Capitol to unveil AB 322, the California Location Privacy Act. The bill would...

What You Need to Know: California is entering the peak of fire season, and the California Office of Emergency Services has identified up to $870 million in BRIC-funded projects that will lose federal funding for hazard mitigation. Without this funding...