Press Releases

Governor Signs Senator Rubio Bill Protecting Voluntary Funding for Senior Citizen Advocacy Group

Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that helps individuals over the age of 55 advocate for legislative proposals and identify priorities as part of a senior citizen advocacy group.

Governor Signs Rubio Bill Adding Domestic Violence Hotline to Student IDs

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today that he signed legislation by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that provides students with a confidential phone number, printed on their ID cards, to call if they are victims of domestic violence.

Governor Newsom Signs Senator Rubio, Commissioner Lara Bill Extending and Expanding Low Cost Auto Insurance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Friday that continues a statewide affordable auto insurance program for low-income individuals as well as opens it up to more students.

Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara partnered on SB 570, which changes the sunset deadline for the California Low Cost Auto Insurance Program to Jan. 1, 2025.  In addition, the bill aligns statute with current practice to allow eligible emancipated 16 and 17 year olds to access the program. 

California Senate Adjourns in Memory of El Paso Shooting Victims

The California Senate on Thursday adjourned in memory of the victims of the Aug. 3 El Paso, Texas shooting.

Governor Signs Rubio Legislation Strengthening the Commission that Credentials California Teachers

Today, Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom signed her legislation to change the make-up of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), the body that oversees the credentialing of all teachers and certificated staff in the state’s public schools.

Senator Rubio Champions $10 Million in Education Funding For English Learner Statewide Program

SACRAMENTO, CA – Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced today that the 2019-20 state budget includes $10 million that she secured to enhance the English Learner (EL) Roadmap, which provides additional resources for educators and administrators to support EL students reach academic success.

Senator Rubio Secures Funding for Key Priority, Homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley

Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), announced today that the 2019-20 state budget includes $5.6 million to help alleviate the homelessness crisis in the San Gabriel Valley.

Sen. Rubio: State Budget Fiscally Responsible, Funds Top Priorities - Education, Homelessness and Small Businesses

Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today released a statement on Gov. Newsom signing the 2019-20 California budget.