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Press Release
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:  

“Today I proudly voted for a state budget that maximizes unprecedented surpluses, while keeping our sight on true fiscal responsibility. After maintaining healthy reserves, we made a historic increase to education of $93.7 billion, $12 billion to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis, as well as relief for small businesses. These are all critical investments that are needed throughout California, and especially in the San Gabriel Valley.

In the News
June 25, 2021
KCRW: Actor Danny Glover on SB 805 by Senator Susan Rubio to ‘Save the Performing Arts’

KCRW Interview: COVID-19 took a particular toll on theaters and venues, forcing them to shutter for more than a year. But as the pandemic recedes, a new piece of legislation making its way through Sacramento aims to support the smallest theaters and ensure those in the arts get paid at least minimum wage.

Press Release
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.

Press Release
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.

Press Release
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.

Press Release
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.

In the News
June 3, 2021
ABC7: Grieving husband tries to donate expensive leftover cancer drugs, but no one will let him

"If we can save one life, that's great," said State Sen. Rubio. "But I really want to save thousands of lives. So hopefully we can all do it together."

Press Release
June 2, 2021
CA State Senate Unanimously Passes Bill by Senator Susan Rubio Making it Easier for Domestic Violence Victims to Obtain Protection Against Abusers

SACRAMENTO, CA - The California State Senate today unanimously passed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will allow victims to file domestic violence restraining orders electronically as they seek protection from abusers.

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