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June 18, 2020
State Senator Susan Rubio's Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's DACA Decision

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin) today released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

"As a former undocumented student who is now a member of the California Legislature, I know firsthand how hard DACA students work and how much they love and contribute to our country. Today’s Supreme Court decision is encouraging. I hope they continue to rule in favor of Dreamers, giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential and be productive citizens.

COVID-19, Press Release
May 29, 2020
Senator Susan Rubio Praises Gov. Newsom for Executive Order Supporting Domestic Violence Victims

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin) today praised Gov. Gavin Newsom for issuing an executive order that makes it easier for domestic violence shelters, which provide life-saving emergency services for victims, to receive state funds during this pandemic.

The governor’s order waives the 10% matching state requirement that shelters need to reach in order to receive state funding.  

COVID-19, Press Release
May 29, 2020
Senator Susan Rubio Praises Gov. Newsom for Executive Order Supporting Domestic Violence Victims

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin) today praised Gov. Gavin Newsom for issuing an executive order that makes it easier for domestic violence shelters, which provide life-saving emergency services for victims, to receive state funds during this pandemic.

The governor’s order waives the 10% matching state requirement that shelters need to reach in order to receive state funding.  

Press Release
May 22, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Rubio Bill Expanding Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would expand protections for domestic violence survivors by allowing coercive control to be used as psychological harm in domestic violence proceedings. 

Press Release
May 21, 2020
Senator Rubio Bill Addressing San Gabriel Valley Affordable Housing Shortage and Homelessness Crisis Passes Key Committee

SACRAMENTO, CA – A key committee today approved a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that addresses the San Gabriel Valley’s affordable housing shortage and homeless crisis.

Press Release
May 21, 2020
Senator Rubio Bill Addressing San Gabriel Valley Affordable Housing Shortage and Homelessness Crisis Passes Key Committee

SACRAMENTO, CA – A key committee today approved a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that addresses the San Gabriel Valley’s affordable housing shortage and homeless crisis.

COVID-19, Press Release
May 5, 2020
Virtual policy briefing: New homelessness prevention research for domestic violence survivors

Sacramento, CA – On May 7 at 3 p.m., Senator Susan Rubio, Blue Shield of California Foundation and the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership) will convene a virtual policy briefing on an innovative homelessness prevention model, Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF). Domestic violence is a significant driver of homelessness in California. In 2018, 10 percent of people experiencing homelessness during the one-night Point In Time count reported being victims of domestic violence.

COVID-19, Press Release
May 5, 2020
Virtual policy briefing: New homelessness prevention research for domestic violence survivors

Sacramento, CA – On May 7 at 3 p.m., Senator Susan Rubio, Blue Shield of California Foundation and the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership) will convene a virtual policy briefing on an innovative homelessness prevention model, Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF). Domestic violence is a significant driver of homelessness in California. In 2018, 10 percent of people experiencing homelessness during the one-night Point In Time count reported being victims of domestic violence.

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