California Democratic Party Endorses Public Banking Act
Los Angeles, CA – Delegates to the California Democratic Party endorsed AB 857 – the Public Banking Act – during a Party convention in San Francisco over the weekend.
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Assemblymember Santiago Statement on Increase in LA Region Homelessness
Los Angeles, CA – Homelessness in Los Angeles County has spiked by 12% since this time last year, according to an update provided by the Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority (LAHSA) during a press conference this morning.
Public Banking Act Clears Assembly
Los Angeles, CA – In an historic move, the California State Assembly this morning upheld a bill to allow cities and counties to start their own public banks and divest from big Wall Street banks.
California Assembly Calls for Second Year of Tuition-Free Community College
Sacramento, CA – The California Legislature just took a giant step closer to providing students with a second year of tuition-free community college. The measure passed with strong bipartisan support. &n
Public Banking Act Heads to the Assembly Floor for a Vote
Los Angeles, CA – Having just crossed a notoriously difficult hurdle in the Assembly Appropriations Committee, the Public Banking Act (AB 857) is up for a full vote on the Assembly floor. This marks the third committee to give the bill its stamp of approval, despite heavy opposition from Wall Street’s biggest banks.
Santiago Bill Aims to Make Higher Education More Affordable for Undocumented Students
Los Angeles, CA – AB 1620 marks the latest effort in California to improve the accessibility and affordability of a higher education for undocumented students.
Momentum Builds for Public Banks: Los Angeles City Council Endorses AB 857
Los Angeles, CA – On Tuesday morning, the Los Angeles City Council passed a resolution introduced by LA City Council President Herb J. Wesson in support of AB 857 – a bill to give California cities and municipalities the option to start their own public bank. Arguing for the measure, City Council President Wesson had this to say:
Santiago Launches Fight to Restore Dignity to Californians Experiencing Homelessness
Los Angeles, CA – Today saw the passage of three bills authored by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), aimed at preventing homelessness and boosting disease prevention and mental health services for Californians currently experiencing homelessness.
Santiago Bill Aims to Make Higher Education More Affordable for Undocumented Students
Los Angeles, CA – AB 1620 marks the latest effort in California to improve the accessibility and affordability of a higher education for Dreamers.
Public Banking Act Crosses First Major Hurdle in Assembly Banking & Finance Committee
Los Angeles, CA – AB 857, the Public Banking Act, passed its first test this afternoon in the Assembly Banking and Finance Committee. The measure passed with 7 votes in favor.