Press Releases

July 13, 2021

Senator Susan Rubio Delivers $24.5 Million to Increase Affordable Housing, Tackle Homelessness, and Provide Worker Training

SACRAMENTO – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced today that the 2021-22 state budget includes $20 million to help create affordable housing in the San Gabriel Valley as well as continuing to tackle the homelessness crisis. In addition, she secured $4.5 million to help workers gain new skills for higher-paying jobs.

July 8, 2021

Senator Susan Rubio Bill to Protect California Farms from Wildfires Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor for Final Approval

SACRAMENTO – In an unanimous, bipartisan vote, the California Legislature today passed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would help protect farms unable to obtain insurance due to devastating wildfires.

June 29, 2021

Rubio Bill Giving City of West Covina Ability to Use $3 Million for Expanded Infrastructure Projects Signed by Governor

SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will allow the City of West Covina to utilize $3 million in existing city funds that have been unavailable due to restrictions for local infrastructure projects.

June 28, 2021

Senator Rubio’s Statement on Budget Act of 2021

SACRAMENTO - Sen. Susan Rubio today released the following statement in response to the passage of Budget Act of 2021:  

June 22, 2021

Senator Susan Rubio Bill to Save Small Performing Arts Theaters Passes Assembly Labor Committee

SACRAMENTO, CA – The State Assembly Labor and Employment Committee today passed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will save community performing arts organizations and allow them to continue their important work as social justice vehicles for marginalized voices.

June 22, 2021

With Unanimous, Bipartisan Support, Senator Susan Rubio’s Cancer Medication Recycling Program Bill Passes State Assembly B & P Committee

SACRAMENTO, CA – The State Assembly Business and Professions Committee today passed SB 310 by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) with unanimous, bipartisan support. This critical bill will expand access to life-saving cancer medication to needy cancer patients by creating a cancer medication donation program.

June 21, 2021

Senator Susan Rubio Bill to Save Small Performing Arts Theaters  Passes State Assembly Arts Committee

SACRAMENTO, CA – The State Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media Committee today passed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will help save small community performing arts organizations from disappearing and allow them to continue their important work as social justice vehicles for marginalized voices.

June 9, 2021

CA Assembly Committee Passes Rubio Bill Providing Access to Local Infrastructure Funds for City of West Covina

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Assembly Local Government Committee today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will allow the City of West Covina to utilize $3 million in existing funds that have been unavailable due to restrictions for local infrastructure projects.