Press Releases

Senator Susan Rubio Bill to Protect California Farms from Wildfires Signed by Governor

Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will help protect farms unable to obtain insurance due to devastating wildfires. The Legislature added an urgency clause to Senate Bill 11, allowing it to take effect immediately.

Senator Rubio Secures $3 Million for Historic Covina Center for the Performing Arts

Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced today that the 2021-22 state budget includes $3 million to help the historic Covina Center for the Performing Arts continue its mission after a devastating year.

Senator Rubio Successfully Champions $50 Million to Help Small Theaters Survive Pandemic Devastation

Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced today that the 2021-22 state budget includes $50 million in immediate funding that she requested to help struggling small theaters as they emerge from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Senator Rubio’s Statement on Budget Act of 2021

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

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

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.