Proposes to establish permanent working committees for various binational issues in benefit of the states of California and Baja California. Invites the plenary of the Council of Los Angeles to meet in Baja California, with all the mayors of the State. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The State Governor, Francisco “Kiko” …
April, 2017
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1 April
Assemblyman Garcia introduces ambitious workforce development legislation
By: Mario Conde Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) held a press conference to introduce AB 1111, Breaking Barriers to Employment. This legislation aims to assist California to better invest in our workforce training needs. AB 1111 will establish a competitive grant program to provide workforce assistance for individuals facing the most …
February, 2017
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11 February
Rep. Vargas Statement on the Deportation of Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos
Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2017)—Congressman Juan Vargas released this statement following the deportation of Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos: “The deportation of Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos is heartbreaking and alarming. After showing up to her regularly scheduled appointment with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Ms. Garcia de Rayos was not able to …
January, 2017
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19 January
Rep. Juan Vargas Introduces the “California New River Restoration Act of 2017”
Washington, D.C. (January 18, 2017)—Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) and Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) introduced the California New River Restoration Act of 2017 (H.R. 438). This bipartisan bill improves restoration and conservation efforts in the New River in both California and Mexico through the creation of a California New River restoration …
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15 January
Graham, Durbin reintroduce bill to protect ‘Dreamers’
By: The Hill WASHINGTON, D.C.- A bipartisan group of senators is moving to offer legal protection for undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children if President-elect Donald Trump nixes a executive order issued by President Obama. The legislation, spearheaded by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), would provide temporarily legal status for immigrants …
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12 January
TRUMP VS CALIFORNIA
By: Mario Conde It’s just a matter of days before Donald Trump gets sworn in as President of the United States. The man that was able to break the political establishment will take over as the most powerful man in the world. There is great anticipation of what he will …
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7 January
Assemblymember Garcia named 2016 “Got Science Champion”
National Recognition from the Union of Concerned Scientists (SACRAMENTO, CA) Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) was honored to be named The Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) 2016 “Got Science Champion.” UCS is a national organization that brings together a coalition of scientists and engineers to seek scientific solutions for climate change. …
December, 2016
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7 December
Rep. Juan Vargas’ Chicano Park Preservation Act Passes in the House
Washington, D.C.—Today, the Chicano Park Preservation Act (H.R. 3711), sponsored by Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is a major step forward for Chicano Park, which is one step closer to becoming a historic landmark. “Chicano Park is a landmark in the San Diego community of …
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6 December
New Mayor of Mexicali Outlines Goals for his Administration
By: Mario Conde A new day has arrived for Mexicali as Gustavo Sanchez Marquez became the new Mayor of Mexicali. A special ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 30, where Mayor Sanchez and the Mexicali Council took oath of office for the three-year term that will end in 2019. The …
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4 December
What Trump Could Mean for Women in Business?
By: Sallie Krawcheck The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could just be the best thing that has happened to professional women in a long time. Huh? What? Now stay with me for a second. Here’s why I think this could be the case: We’re awake …
