Assembly Caucus Chair Mike Gipson’s Statement on the DACA ruling by SCOTUS
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals):
Assemblymember Gipson and the Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement,
Review Report on Improving CA Ports
2023-2024 State Budget Highlights
$145 Million in Direct Investments for the District & Statewide:
$1,250,000 - for the South Bay Center for Counseling to support the expansion of the Strength Based Community Change’s Thriving Families Well-being Initiative.
$2,500,000 - for Kedren South to fully fund and build the acute psychiatric wing in the new Psychiatric Acute Care Hospital & Children's Village in South Los Angeles (LA).
$1,250,000 - for the Beacon House Association of San Pedro's Bartlett Center. The Bartlett Remodel will update equipment and fixtures and increase storage capacity, allowing BH to increase daily meals served from 940 to 2,100 to residents and unhoused neighbors.
$80,000,000 - for Juvenile Court Schools.
$60,000,000 - to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges to expand nursing programs (co-champion).
Gipson introduces AB 1196 to eliminate Carotid Artery restraint on suspects
SACRAMENTO, CA --- In response to the death of George Floyd, Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) has introduced AB 1196, making it illegal to use a carotid artery restraint tactic to forcibly detain a suspect. The bill is co-authored by members of the CA Black Caucus, Latino Caucus, API, and LGBTQ Caucus.
Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson’s Statement on the Death of George Floyd
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released the following statement on the recent murder of George Floyd:
Bill to Make it Illegal for First Responders to Take Photos of Deceased Clears First Policy Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Today, the Assembly Public Safety Committee approved AB 2655, authored by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, to make it a misdemeanor for first responders to take unauthorized pictures during an accident or crime scene.
Assembly Caucus Chair Mike Gipson’s Statement on the Passing of Journalist/Activist Larry Aubry
CARSON, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released the following statement on the passing of journalist and activist Larry Aubry:
“As a young man working for then Los Angeles City Councilman Robert Farrell, I met this extraordinary individual, a tireless fighter for the disenfranchised in our community.
Assembly Caucus Chair Mike Gipson’s Statement on Governor Newsom’s May Revision Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision Budget:
"Today, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gov. Newsom released a somber budget proposal that reflects California’s $54 billion deficit as a result of the virus.
Assembly Caucus Chair Mike Gipson’s Statement on Lawsuit Filed Against Governor Newsom
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released the following statement on a lawsuit filed by a conservative group against Governor Gavin Newsom:
Assemblymember Mike Gipson’s Statement on the Opening of the Charles Drew University COVID-19 Testing Site
CARSON, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released the following statement on the opening of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) testing site in Willowbrook:
Gipson Responds to Marathon Petroleum Facility Fire in Carson; Amends Current Bill
CARSON, Calif --- “Last night, Carson residents witnessed and heard a loud explosion that came from the Marathon Petroleum Facility site. While I am pleased that no injuries were reported, we must do everything we can to ensure wrap around safety for residents living in close proximities of refineries,” said Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson).