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SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, legislation co-authored by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) to protect California farmworkers’ access to housing was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. What Speaker Robert Rivas Says

SACRAMENTO –Today Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 3158, which enables West Valley-Mission Community College District (WVMCCD) to waive tuition fees for the thousands of students living in its...

SAN FRANCISCO - Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher called on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign into law Assemblymember Matt Haney’s bill, AB 1775, which would allow licensed cannabis retailers to diversify their businesses to boost California’s...

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Assemblymember Alex Lee honored 6 Latino community leaders and a Latino-owned local business alongside the event’s co-host San José City Councilmember Peter Ortiz. Together, they recognized the honorees for their...

(Sacramento) Today, the California State Auditor released an audit on Community College Transfer Rates for California’s public colleges and universities. The audit, requested by Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego), reveals significant challenges in...

(Sacramento, CA) September 24, 2024 – Dr. Bains’ dual efforts to address the impacts of and study Alzheimer's disease are now both signed into law after a flurry of bill signatures from Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend. “Protecting and supporting...

FRESNO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed two bills authored by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) that will help improve the lives of farmworkers and people living in disadvantaged communities exposed to poorly managed sewer systems. The...

Sacramento, CA — Legislation authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan to improve public safety and curb the rise of untraceable firearms has been signed by Governor Newsom. Assembly Bill (AB) 2842 targets the proliferation of ghost guns by prohibiting third...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law three bills authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda), which address key public health, environmental, and resource management concerns for Californians. The new laws target water...