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Gipson Bill to Ensure Student Safety Signed by Governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 949 by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D – Carson), known as the Background Checks for Sole Proprietors on School Districts Act.  AB 949 seeks to ensure student safety by requiring all sole proprietors to have a criminal background check prior to working on a school campus.

Mobile Park Owner Disclosure Act Signed by Governor

Sacramento, Calif – Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 294, known as the 2017 Mobilehome Park Owner Disclosure Act. AB 294 amends current law to require the management of a mobilehome park to disclose specific information about the mobilehome park owner within 10 business days upon the request of a homeowner.

‘Restoration Diversion Services’ named Non-Profit of the Year

CARSON, Calif ---Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) will honor Restoration Diversion Services (RDS) in Compton as the 64th Assembly District’s Non-Profit of the Year. The local organization will join other California NPOs during a recognition ceremony hosted in Sacramento on June 28, 2017.

$11.3 Million Approved for Compton College on the Heels of New Accreditation

SACRAMENTO, Calif --- During a late and final session of the 2017 Legislative Budget Conference Committee Thursday night, Compton Community College was approved to receive $11.3 million in one-time funding along with enrollment stabilization money to support the college’s transition into an independently accredited institution.