Press Releases

Thursday, January 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2019-20 State Budget:

“I applaud Governor Newsom for prioritizing higher education in the state budget with significant, and much needed, investments in the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges. These investments are long overdue and critical to keeping California’s institutions of higher education a pinnacle of excellence. I also appreciate his efforts to increase and expand Cal Grant awards, especially to students with dependent children, and cover the cost of tuition for community college students.  

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, released the following statement on Education Corporation of America’s immediate closure of Brightwood College campuses in California:

Friday, November 30, 2018

SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) released the following statement today:

“In mid-November, I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a temporary condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves. I have been receiving top-notch treatment at UC Irvine’s Hospital. I am progressing well as I undergo physical therapy and am expected to make a full and speedy recovery. As I continue to recover, my district and Capitol offices will continue regular operations to serve constituents.”

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

SACRAMENTO— Today, Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) announced that Governor Jerry Brown vetoed his bill, AB 2772, which would have expanded access to Ethnic Studies in California’s high schools.

Monday, October 1, 2018

SACRAMENTO— Today, Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) announced that Governor Brown has signed his bill, AB 2012, which ensures that part-time community college faculty have the same parental leave rights as full-time faculty.

Monday, September 24, 2018

SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, announced that his bill, AB 3186, permanently authorizes the University of California (UC) and California Community Colleges (CCC) to use best value procurement methodology, was signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) released the following statement in response to the passing of Tyler Hilliard, a third-year student at the University of California, Riverside:

“I am very saddened to hear the news of Tyler Hilliard’s passing on Sunday in Riverside. At just 20 years old, Tyler’s charisma and selfless interest in community building extended far beyond his short years. I extend my deepest condolences to Tyler’s family and the UCR community as they grieve during this especially difficult time.”

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