I’m excited to announce that $14 million in Stop AAPI Hate grants have been distributed to 80 organizations throughout California to combat the rising number of attacks targeting members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. I joined leaders and nonprofits at the Jackie Chan Senior Center today to celebrate the announcement.
Bay Area grant recipients include:
Join me and Assemblymember Kevin Mullin for a community coffee. We will discuss current legislation and the state budget. We welcome your input and ideas and look forward to talking with you.
Community Coffee
1198 El Camino Real, Colma, 94014
Friday, April 8, 2022
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
As a UC Berkeley graduate, I know personally how life changing it can be to attend the most prestigious public university in the country. That’s why, as Assembly Budget Chair, I’ve made it a priority to ensure other Californians are granted that same opportunity. With increases in state funding, I have successfully pushed for additional slots at UCs and CSUs.
Winter is over and the sun is starting to shine; so come and join me for the following events this spring/early summer. Please RSVP for events you wish to attend and plan to wear a mask at indoor events.
As we head into spring, Omicron cases have been trending downward. Still, to minimize the spread of the virus, we need to encourage people to stay home when they or a family member contract COVID.
As we emerge from the pandemic and reopen our doors, I want to invite you to my first in-person Town Hall since 2019. This will be an outdoor event. I look forward to coming together with you to share my legislative priorities, describe the new laws that have gone into effect and hear your input on California’s future. As Chair of the California State Assembly Budget Committee, I also want to share how the Legislature and Governor are planning to spend the over $20 billion surplus.
Saturday, March 5
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Going to college can be expensive for many families in California. Making higher education more affordable has been one of my priorities in the Legislature. That’s why I’m excited to see the upcoming launch of the Californians for All College Corps.
It’s CalEITC Awareness Week! This week highlights the California Earned Income Tax Credit program, which could provide a sizeable tax refund to millions of individuals and families in our state.
If you need health insurance, now is the time to sign up. Covered California is offering affordable policies as low as $10 a month or less. The deadline is Monday, January 31.
The effects of COVID-19 continue to hurt many families. Up until recently, only rent relief has been available for California tenants. Now, help is here for homeowners too.
It’s heartbreaking to hear stories from mothers like Loren Lieb, who tried to sue the gun industry for a 1999 day care shooting that traumatized her young son. And because of a federal law that gives near immunity to firearms manufacturers and dealers, her civil lawsuit did not get far in U.S. courts.
I hope your holiday season has been joyful and festive. Can you believe it’s time to ring in 2022? With January 1st around the corner, I’m excited to tell you about some of my legislation becoming law.
A More Inclusive Economic Recovery
California’s economic recovery from the pandemic is going strong with another budget surplus forecasted in the next year. But not every resident is reaping the benefits of this upswing. As Assembly Budget Chair, I am working to make sure the state’s rebound touches more communities.
As we head into the holidays, I wanted to remind you that rent relief is still available for California residents, regardless of immigration status, if their income has been impacted by the pandemic. The Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency is processing applications much faster after increasing staff.
