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Senator Roth Secures $500,000 to Prevent Child Abuse and Help Families in Crisis

October 26, 2023

Riverside, CA—Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) has secured $500,000 for Olive Crest, which is dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, and equipping children and families in crisis in Inland Southern California.

“Abused children, and families in crisis, need a lifeline, and for fifty years Olive Crest has been that lifeline,” said Roth. “I have seen firsthand Olive Crest’s transformative and empowering work in our community to ensure every child who comes into their care will be nurtured in a safe and loving home.”

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Senator Roth’s Bill to Authorize Challenge Academy in Riverside County Signed by Governor

October 13, 2023

Sacramento, CA—Senator Richard D. Roth’s (D-Riverside) bill to authorize the creation of a Challenge Academy for western Riverside County has been signed by the Governor.

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Senator Roth’s Bill to Incentivize Aerospace Expansion Signed by Governor

October 11, 2023

Sacramento, CA— A bill to incentivize the aerospace industry to locate, stay and expand in California, by Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside), has been signed by the Governor.

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Senator Richard Roth’s Mandatory Education/Treatment Program for Drug Offenders is Signed by Governor

October 10, 2023

Sacramento, CA-- Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation authored by Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) that requires mandatory education and/or treatment programs for those who have been convicted of a drug offense and granted probation.

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Governor Signs Senator Roth’s Bill to Help Un-Clog State Courts

October 09, 2023

Sacramento, CA—Senator Richard D. Roth’s (D-Riverside) legislation to add Judges to Superior Courts around the state, with the most need for them, has been signed by the Governor.

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Senator Roth Secures $500,000 for Riverside Arts Academy

October 05, 2023

Riverside, CA – Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) has secured $500,000 in state funding for the Riverside Arts Academy for arts education-related programs, musical instruments, equipment, or facilities. The Academy is a vibrant, intensive arts mentoring program that provides access and connection to the arts, focusing on music as a way of changing the trajectory of the lives of underserved youth ages 7-17.

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Governor Signs Senator Roth’s Transformative Reform Legislation of the Medical Board of California

October 01, 2023

Sacramento, CA-- Senator Richard D. Roth’s (D-Riverside) SB 815, reforming the Medical Board of California, has been signed by the Governor. The legislation makes significant changes to promote patient rights and improve transparency and efficiencies at the Medical Board.  The measure includes key reforms that will guarantee swifter patient-centric action for physicians facing discipline and supply the Medical Board with added revenue to bring it to fiscal solvency.

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Statement by Senator Richard D. Roth on the Passing of US Senator Dianne Feinstein

September 29, 2023

I am profoundly saddened by the news of Senator Dianne Feinstein’s passing. Not only was she a true pioneer, she was a fearless warrior and one of the most effective and influential Senators the nation has ever had. While she was a true visionary and a leader in many of our time's most important issues, she also effectively delivered for the people of California.

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Senator Roth’s Legislation to Fight Fentanyl Crisis Heads to Governor’s Desk

September 15, 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senator Richard D. Roth’s (D-Riverside) Senate Bill (SB) 641 to fight California’s fentanyl crisis has passed both houses of the California Legislature and is heading to the Governor’s desk.

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Senator Roth’s Bill to Incentivize Aerospace Expansion in CA Heads to Governor’s Desk

September 13, 2023

Sacramento, CA— A bill to incentivize the aerospace industry to locate, stay, and expand in California, by Senator Richard Roth (D-Riverside), has passed both houses of the California Legislature and heads to the Governor’s desk.

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