SACRAMENTO, CA – The State Assembly today passed four bills by Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park).
“These bills reflect some of my main priorities – protecting domestic violence victims; increasing affordable housing; and being an advocate for my local communities,” Senator Rubio said. “I appreciate the Assembly members who supported these bills and look forward to the discussions in the following weeks to ensure these bills become law."
It's been three years since 5-year-old Aramazd "Piqui" Andressian Jr. was murdered by his own father. The father ultimately confessed to killing the child because he was angry at his estranged wife.
The case made national headlines.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed domestic violence to hide behind closed doors and slowly be forgotten. Many of us – survivors and supporters – have worked hard for years to push this issue out of the shadows, asking policymakers to hear uncomfortable stories and truths. This lasting damage tears at the fabric of our society in subtle and obvious ways, and affects generations.
Los Angeles, CA – Senadora estatal Susan Rubio acompañará a la Asambleísta Blanca Rubio para una entrevista virtual con la reconocida periodista Jackeline Cacho para LDF Líderes Del Futuro, ÚNETE e INSPÍRATE A CONTINUAR TU EDUCACIÓN el 12 de agosto a las 5:00 p.m. El registro es gratis.
La Senadora Rubio y la Asambleísta Rubio son inmigrantes y las primeras hermanas en servir juntas en la Legislatura de California.
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Assembly Public Safety Committee passed a bill on Wednesday by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will help ensure domestic violence services are accessible amid COVID-19.
Senate Bill 1276 will remove the 10 percent cash or in-kind matching requirement for state grants awarded to domestic violence programs that provide essential resources.
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Assembly Education Committee passed SB 614 by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) on Monday that will ensure teacher candidates are prepared with proven methods to teach diverse student populations how to effectively read.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senate Susan Rubio today announced that a City of La Puente student was awarded a $5,000 scholarship through the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF).
Senator Rubio selected Areli Patino as one of this year’s recipients. Areli will be attending the University of California, Los Angeles.
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Senate today unanimously passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would expand protections for domestic violence survivors by allowing them to describe psychologically damaging and abusive behavior as supporting evidence in family court hearings and criminal trials.