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 Selects ‘Sisters of Watts’ as Nonprofit of the Year
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- As part of California Nonprofits Day, Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson chose “Sisters of Watts” as the 64th Assembly District’s Nonprofit of the Year. Earlier this month, Sisters of Watts representatives Robin Daniels and Keisha Daniels joined close to 100 nonprofits being honored in Sacramento.
Bill to Require State Takeover of Sativa Sails through Senate Environmental Quality Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson’s bill to address water quality issues in the Los Angeles County Sativa Water District (Sativa) passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee yesterday evening with unanimous bi-partisan support.
Gipson Secures $10.2 Million for Vulnerable Youth
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Today, Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) praised the on-time passage of the 2018-19 state budget that responsibly allocates funds to serve over 39 million residents of California. Included in this budget are three important programs championed by Asm. Gipson that seek to bolster opportunity for at-promise youth in the 64th District.
California Legislator Moves Bill on State Intervention to Address Sativa Water Quality Problems
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- In response to ongoing community concerns regarding water quality within the Sativa Los Angeles County Water District (Sativa), Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) has introduced legislation to appoint a state administrator to oversee the district.
The 64th District Sees Major Boost in Transportation Funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- With the advocacy of Assemblymember Mike Gipson, the California Transportation Commission approved $27.6 million in funding for the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program.
Gipson Responds to Latest State Budget Proposal
Sacramento, Calif --- Assemblymember and Democratic Caucus Chair Mike A. Gipson released the following statement in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s May revise of the California state budget.