Unanticipated circumstances have made it necessary for us to cancel “Conversations with Kevin & Phil” scheduled for Wednesday, March 24th at 6:00PM.
We will announce a new date soon.
Thank you for understanding.
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The annual deadline for the Legislature to pass our state’s budget is June 15th. As the first budget developed entirely during the COVID pandemic, this year’s process started earlier, and several provisions have already been enacted through early action.
Like many parents, I feel somewhat relieved. California is finally on track to bring back more students for in-person learning this month.
As Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, I played a key role in the negotiations that led to AB 86, a compromise between the Governor and the Legislature to reopen schools - first for younger students and vulnerable students of all grades; then expanding it, as COVID-19 infection rates decrease. My original bill, AB 10, which I introduced in early December, provided the groundwork for the final plan, which was just signed into law.
Like many parents, I feel somewhat relieved. California is finally on track to bring back more students for in-person learning this month.
As Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, I played a key role in the negotiations that led to AB 86, a compromise between the Governor and the Legislature to reopen schools - first for younger students and vulnerable students of all grades; then expanding it, as COVID-19 infection rates decrease. My original bill, AB 10, which I introduced in early December, provided the groundwork for the final plan, which was just signed into law.
Great news! Under my leadership as Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, the state just passed a major COVID-19 relief package, providing immediate help to struggling Californians, small businesses, nonprofits and safety net programs hardest hit by the pandemic.
The bulk of assistance is provided through the Golden State Stimulus plan, a direct payment of $600 to 5.7 million individuals or households needing it the most:
The end of January brought disturbing news to our community, a rise in the already concerning number of unprovoked attacks against Asian Americans who are wrongly blamed for the coronavirus. Even more sickening, a rash of assaults in the Bay Area have involved elderly victims, violently pushed for no reason.
First came the death of an 84-year-old in San Francisco’s Anza Vista neighborhood, located in our district. Days later, three incidents in Oakland’s Chinatown resulted in more seniors being preyed upon - all seriously injured with the oldest being 91 years old.
Just a reminder that I am hosting a virtual town hall later today on COVID-19 vaccines and variants. New strains of the coronavirus are appearing in our communities, and the counties in our district are ramping up plans to distribute vaccination shots to keep us safe. I want you to have the latest information and hope you tune in for the discussion on my website. You can even submit questions here in advance.
Variations of the coronavirus are appearing in our communities, just as California is ramping up its COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Both trends are raising concerns among constituents. To help answer your questions, I am holding a virtual town hall next week with trusted experts.
The beginning of another month signals that rent is due. However, for millions of tenants, relief is on the way, as a result of new laws the Legislature sent the Governor last week. With his signature, California enacted the strongest renter protections in the country.
As a parent, I’m concerned about the impacts that indefinite distance learning and social isolation are having on our children. We must reopen schools as soon as it’s safe.
One of my priorities this legislative session is AB 10, my bill requiring schools to have a reopening plan and to implement it within two weeks of their county landing in the Yellow, Orange or Red tier (indicating lower rates of transmission). This policy is based on solid data confirming that educational settings are not super-spreaders of COVID-19.
As stricter Stay-At-Home orders are needed to address the surge in COVID-19 cases, California has increased support for small businesses through new hiring tax credits, automatic sales tax relief, and increased access to capital.
"Main Street" Small Business Hiring Tax Credit - Apply Today!
Qualified small businesses adversely impacted by the pandemic may be eligible for a limited number of tax credits when they hire full-time employees.To qualify, employers must have:
I hope you were able to take some time to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. As we reflect on what is most important in our lives and look forward to the new year, I am seeking your input on California’s legislative and budget priorities for 2021.
As a parent of kids in local public schools, I share concerns about the mental and social-emotional health of our students, public health safety for school personnel and students, and education gaps between public and private school students. If you share my concerns or have questions, join me:
I want thank you for re-electing me to represent you in Sacramento. We’ve accomplished a lot since I first became your representative in 2012, and I’m honored you’ve entrusted me to serve a fifth term to continue making California a better place for everyone.
As soon as I’m sworn in next month, I’ll prioritize the state’s economic recovery, our children’s education, housing/homelessness, the environment and other pressing needs. I also want to protect safety net programs that support struggling families during COVID-19.