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).
Patient Safety Bill Signed by Governor Brown
Assemblymember Gipson authors law to extend deadline to approve new medical devices
(Sacramento) – Legislation to enhance patient safety, authored by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson), was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown today. Assembly Bill (AB) 444 helps the state adopt a standardization of medical epidural and enteral connectors as part of an international initiative.
“When patients receive care, they often require connection to various hospital devices. Current standards for medical connectors can lead to device misconnection, where devices that have compatible connectors are accidentally connected to the wrong device and can lead to serious medical complications,” states Gipson. “AB 444 would help effectively implement the adoption of new standards in line with the statutory deadline already in place.”
GOVERNOR SIGNS ASSEMBLYMEMBER HOLDEN’S
Sacramento – Significant reforms in the Buy-Here, Pay-Here car loan industry are set to go into effect next January after Governor Brown today signed Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill to protect the used-car-buying public.
“By signing AB 265 the Governor recognized the State of California needed to do more to reign in abusive consumer lending practices at Buy-Here, Pay-Here car dealerships,” said Assemblymember Holden. “Given all of the challenges and worries facing hard working families in our state I am proud that AB 265 will provide car-buying consumers the flexibility they need to make their payments on time, keep their cars and continue to provide for their family.”
Control of Compton Community College
Assemblymember Gipson leads hearing to discuss returning local governing authority
(Sacramento) - Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson), Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC), is convening an informational hearing today to review the progress being made towards returning local governing authority and accreditation to Compton Community College District (CCCD).
LAPD Arrest in Murder Case aided by Community Support
Assemblymember Gipson honors the detectives in charge of investigation at State Capitol
(Sacramento) –Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) recognized two Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Detectives for their swift work in arresting four suspects in the recent murder of Tavin Price. With the help of witnesses and community support, the arrest came just over a month after the commission of the crime.
“I am really proud of the officers and the residents of Los Angeles who helped identify the suspects responsible for this tragedy,” states Gipson. “At a time when there is a lot of distrust between both, it is great to see law enforcement and the community work together.”
Assembly Recognizes National Achievement of Compton Students
(Sacramento) –Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) recognized two outstanding students from Compton Unified School District today on the Assembly floor for winning the Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement’s (MESA) National Engineering Design Competition. Azucena Castro and Jennifer Barrientos, recent graduates from Dominguez High School, took top honors for their prosthetic arm design.
“I am beyond proud of these two young students,” states Gipson. “Not only have they accomplished something truly amazing for themselves, but they have brought a great deal of pride to their community. By winning this competition, they have shown what hard working students with limited resources can accomplish.”
Hepatitis C Pilot Project among Key Programs in Budget
State funds heading to health programs, education and local projects
(Sacramento) - The State Assembly passed several bills today necessary to enact the budget. Among the key provisions approved by the Legislature were several programs to improve health, education, and local projects throughout the state.
Desolate Roads in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods
State Auditor to examine potential inequalities in CalTrans Maintenance Program
(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson), Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, requested today that the State Auditor examine the California Department of Transportation’s (CalTrans) Maintenance Program. The audit, which was approved by a unanimous vote, will examine what criteria and methods CalTrans uses to decide where resources are sent.
“From city to city, the disparity in the upkeep of our public roads is obvious,” states Gipson. “I want to understand why the freeway on ramps, highway pavement, and rest stops in more disadvantaged neighborhoods are often in more disrepair compared to affluent areas. This audit would assess what criteria CalTrans is using to select maintenance projects, and look at the disparity between funding in different socio-economic districts.”