http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/The latest news from the California State Assembly Democratic Caucus.en-us(c) 2008, California State Assembly. All rights reserved.RSSviaXmlTextWriter(Ixsso)v20080530120http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20090105ad58pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: January 5, 2009. Contact: Tom White (916) 319-2058. Calderon introduces open primary legislation. SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assembly Member Charles Calderon (D-Montebello) introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 6, the Voter Choice Act. The measure would reintroduce an Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:06:38 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20090105ad58pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081222ad18pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 22, 2008. Contact: Christopher Parman (510) 583-8818. Hayashi Legislation Prompts Court Ruling To Expand Access To Prenatal Care. Sacramento, CA). The San Francisco Superior Court has struck down a state law requiring that low-income working women must have resided in CalMon, 22 Dec 2008 11:51:27 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081222ad18pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081218ad28pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 18, 2008. Contact: Angela Mapp (916) 319-2529. Caballero backs plans to narrow budget gap, spur economic growth. SACRAMENTO—In a last-ditch effort to curb the flow of red ink from the state’s bleeding budget, Assemblywoman Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) joined her Democratic colleagues in apThu, 18 Dec 2008 10:12:23 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081218ad28pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081217ad06pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 17, 2008. Contact: Debra Gravert (916) 319-2006. Assemblymember Huffman Introduces Legislation To Fix Budget Trailer Bill Gaffe. AB 75 will save district hospitals from severe budget cuts. Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D–San Rafael) has introducedWed, 17 Dec 2008 11:17:14 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081217ad06pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081216ad18pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 16, 2008. Contact: Cory Jasperson (916) 319-2018. Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi receives ‘Distinguished Public Service Award’ from Alameda County Democratic Lawyers ClubSacramento, CA). Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) has been honored for ‘Distinguished Public Service’ by the AlTue, 16 Dec 2008 10:10:13 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081216ad18pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081216ad06pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 16, 2008. Contact: Paige Brokaw (916) 319-2006. Bi-Partisan Effort Launched to Halt California’s Death Row Expansion. Sacramento – Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Senator Jeff Denham (R-Merced) held a news conference today in front of San Quentin StateTue, 16 Dec 2008 12:05:41 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081216ad06pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081212ad53pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSASSEMBLYMEMBER TED LIEU 53RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT For Immediate Release: December 12, 2008 Contact: Dan Okenfuss Phone: (916) 319-2053Lieu Honors California Vietnam War Veterans. Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Ted W. Lieu (D-Torrance) will honor California veterans of the Vietnam War for their service Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:11:02 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081212ad53pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081212ad16pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 12, 2008. Contact: Douglas MacLean (916) 319-2016. Swanson Supports Budget Lockdown. Sacramento) – In response to press reports that Assembly Speaker Karen Bass is considering imposing an around-the clock Christmas week lockdown, Assemblymember Sandré R. Swanson (D-Alameda) Chair of tFri, 12 Dec 2008 11:09:46 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081212ad16pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081211ad18pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 11, 2008. Contact: Christopher Parman (510) 583-8818. Assemblymember Mary Hayashi Holds 2nd Annual Jingle Tails Holiday Party And Food Drive At The Oakland ZooOAKLAND – Assemblymember Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) announced today that she is hosting her second annual district holiday partThu, 11 Dec 2008 12:25:39 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081211ad18pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081210ad28pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 10, 2008. Contact: Angela Mapp (916) 319-2529. Bass taps Caballero for special session Budget Committee. SACRAMENTO—California Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) yesterday tapped Assemblywoman Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) to serve on the special session Budget Committee created to Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:07:34 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081210ad28pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081209ad53pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSASSEMBLYMEMBER TED LIEU 53RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT For Immediate Release: December 9, 2008 Contact: Dan Okenfuss Phone: (916) 319-2053Lieu Receives Award for Leadership in High-Tech Issues. Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) announced today that he has been recognized by AeA as a California RegiTue, 9 Dec 2008 11:04:22 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081209ad53pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad62pr02.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 8, 2008. Contact: Ellen Braunstein Press Secretary (909) 327-6726. Juan Lopez District Director District Office (909) 820-5008. Call Ellen Braunstein at 909-327-6726 for high resolution photos. Colton furnace manufacturer receives $1.13 million in state training grants. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:47:55 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad62pr02.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad42pr02.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 8, 2008. Contact: Arianna Smith (916) 319-2042. Bass Appoints Feuer To Judicial Council Of California. December 8, 2008 (Sacramento) – Today, Assembly Speaker Karen Bass appointed Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) to the Judicial Council of California. I am honored to serve as Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:10:25 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad42pr02.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad42pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 8, 2008. Contact: Arianna Smith (916) 319-2042. Caltrans And Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power Announce Plan To Expedite Water Conservation MeasuresDECEMBER 8, 2008 (Los Angeles) Responding to heightened concerns about water shortages throughout California, Assemblymember Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:04:46 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad42pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad28pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 8, 2008. Contact: Angela Mapp (916) 319-2529. Assemblywoman Caballero’s Statement on Budget Briefing to Joint Legislative Convention. Continued Budget Deficit Underscores Need for Reform. SACRAMENTO—Assemblywoman Anna Caballero (D-28) issued the following statement regarding today’s budgMon, 8 Dec 2008 12:44:40 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad28pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad16pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 8, 2008. Contact: Douglas MacLean (510) 387-8467. Assemblymember Swanson Calls For Swift Negotiations On The Budget. Sacramento) – The California State Assembly and Senate met in a special joint session today to hear updated information about the State’s rapidly deteMon, 8 Dec 2008 10:12:24 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081208ad16pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081205ad53pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSASSEMBLYMEMBER TED LIEU 53RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT For Immediate Release: December 5, 2008 Contact: Dan Okenfuss Phone: (916) 319-2053New Foreclosure Data Forces Us To Ask: “When Will We Stop The Insanity?. Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Ted W. Lieu (D-Torrance) issued the following statement on recently Fri, 5 Dec 2008 10:37:21 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081205ad53pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081204ad53pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSASSEMBLYMEMBER TED LIEU 53RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT For Immediate Release: December 4, 2008 Contact: Dan Okenfuss Phone: (916) 319-2053Lieu Named to Assembly Leadership. Sacramento, CA –Assemblymember Ted W. Lieu (D-Torrance) announced today that Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) has reappointed him as the ChThu, 4 Dec 2008 10:22:44 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081204ad53pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081204ad44pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 4, 2008. CONTACT: Eduardo Martinez 916-319-2044. California’s Unprecedented Cash Crisis Prompts Bill to Freeze Excessive Pay. Legislation proposed to eliminate salary increases, bonuses, and overtime pay for state employees making over $150,000SACRAMENTO, CA – Facing aThu, 4 Dec 2008 15:01:20 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081204ad44pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081203ad06pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: November 14, 2008. Contact: Jenny Callaway (415)479-4920. Huffman Launches Third Annual "There Oughta Be a Law.or Not" Contest. Assemblymember Seeks Constituent Input in Legislative Process. San Rafael- CA – State Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) kicked off his third annual “TherWed, 3 Dec 2008 13:52:57 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081203ad06pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081202ad76pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSASSEMBLYMEMBER LORI SALDAÑA 76TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT For Immediate Release: December 2 , 2008 Contact: Joe Kocurek Phone: (619) 645-3090/619) 818-5834San Diego Legislator Assumes Duties in Assembly Leadership. SACRAMENTO – Assembly Member Lori Saldaña (D-San Diego) was sworn into her new role as Assembly SpeaTue, 2 Dec 2008 10:47:28 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081202ad76pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081202ad48pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: Decembre 2, 2008. Contact: Tresa McCoy (213) 744-2111. Assemblyman Mike Davis Hosts Annual "Turkey Give-Away" In Exposition Park On November 25, 2008.. November 25, 2008 – Los Angeles – Assemblyman Mike Davis held his annual Turkey Give-Away, to benefit the less fortunate famiTue, 2 Dec 2008 11:02:04 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081202ad48pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081201ad44pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: June 6, 2008. CONTACT: Eduardo Martinez 916-319-2044. Alice Sunshine (CFA) (510) 384.1967. Legislators, Faculty, and Students Call for Renewed Investment in Public Higher Education. As the Legislature reconvenes amidst an economic crisis, education stakeholders gather to call for aMon, 1 Dec 2008 12:25:06 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081201ad44pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSShttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081201ad42pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSSFor Immediate Release: December 1, 2008. Contact: Arianna Smith (916) 319-2042. Feuer Introduces Bill To Reduce Per Capita Water Use 20 Percent By 2020. December 1, 2008 (Sacramento) Today, Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) introduced Assembly Bill 49, which will reduce California’s urban per cMon, 1 Dec 2008 17:10:27 PSThttp://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/newsline/releases/20081201ad42pr01.htm?utm_medium=RSS