Press Releases

Senator Roth Statement on Defense Department Announcement On Women Serving in Combat Roles

January 24, 2013

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) issued the following statement today:

“I applaud Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s announcement this morning to allow women in the Armed Services to serve in combat roles.

“Every single member of our military is fully committed to serving our nation. They are prepared to fight and die to protect the United States – regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.  

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Senator Roth Statement on the Proposed 2013- 2014 State Budget and UC Riverside Medical School Funding

January 10, 2013

CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR RICHARD D. ROTH 31st STATE SENATE DISTRICT

For Immediate Release      
January 10, 2013                                   

Senator Richard D. Roth Statement on the Proposed 2013- 2014 State Budget and UC Riverside Medical School Funding

SACRAMENTO – California State Senator Richard Roth (D-Riverside) made the following statement on the release of Governor Brown’s proposed Fiscal Year 2013 – 2014 State Budget:

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California State Senator Richard Roth Statement on the death of Singer Jenni Rivera

December 10, 2012

California State Senator Richard Roth issued the following Statement today on the death of Singer Jenni Rivera:

“I was saddened to learn yesterday of the loss of an incredible mother, star, role-model, and a very proud former resident of Norco, Ms. Jenni Rivera.

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California Senator Richard D. Roth Sworn into Office; Introduces Legislation Funding UC Riverside Medical School

December 03, 2012

The California State Senate opened the 2013-14 legislative session today. Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) was sworn into office by the Honorable Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court. Senator Roth was elected on November 6, 2012 to represent the newly redistricted 31st  State Senate District.

Senator Roth said, “It is a great honor to have been elected to represent the people who live in this very diverse Senate district. I am proud to continue my public service to my community and to the State of California.”

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