$750 Million Film Tax Credit Funding Moves Forward
SB 132, a budget trailer bill that expands the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program from $330 million to $750 million has passed the Legislature and now heads to the Governor’s desk.
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Zbur Issues Statement on Mahmoud v. Taylor Supreme Court Decision
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Democratic Caucus Chair and Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a ruling that grants parents broad authority to opt...
California Enacts Landmark Tax Cut for Veterans and Military Families
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...
Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom Secures $10M to Support Family Justice Centers across California
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...
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Delivers Major Local Tax Break, Affordability and Safety Funding In Final Budget Vote
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...
Assemblymember Valencia issues statement on the Lawsuit Against the O.C. Registrar of Voters
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...
Assemblymember Mia Bonta Marks Pride Month with Roundtable of Local LGBTQ+ Leaders And Advocates
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.
Bill To Bolster Pediatric Cancer Research Funding Passes Key Hurdle In State Senate
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...
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur Issues Statement on Israel-Iran Conflict
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...
Assemblymember Ward, Lawmakers, and Advocates Unveil Groundbreaking Privacy Bill to Protect Californians’ Location Data
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...
