As the federal government has now shutdown food assistance for millions of Americans, the State of California has provided $80 million in emergency funding to assist Californians looking for critical food supplies in these unprecedented times.
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Beginning this July, my office will host Mobile Office hours in Perris AND San Jacinto!
On the 4th of July, we commemorate our commitment to the historic ideals of liberty, equality, and the pursuit of happiness in the United States. Highlighting the words of President John F. Kennedy.
Establishing a state budget that invests in the people, programs, and policies that strengthen California remained my priority. This year’s budget closes a significant shortfall. It reflects difficult choices made due in large part to the chaos emanating from Washington, D.C., while striving to address ongoing challenges, such as homelessness, climate change, and threats facing all of our communities.
I’m proud to share that many of my bills, which address important matters such as election integrity, public safety, justice, and education, made it through Senate policy committees and then approved on the Senate Floor.
On Wednesday, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) approved by a bipartisan vote an audit request by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) of the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) STEM Education Center (STEM Center). The California State Auditor will now proceed with the months-long audit.
Senator Cervantes, in conjunction with Senator Durazo, is calling on their colleagues in the Legislature to commit to funding the Children’s Holistic Immigration Representation Project (CHIRP),which began in 2022, for at least the next two years.