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Assembly Health Committee Approves Medina Bill to Allow Diacritical Marks on Vital Records

Monday, March 20, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Today the Assembly Health Committee passed Assembly Bill 82 by Assemblymember Jose Medina with bipartisan support. AB 82 would allow a person’s name to be accurately recorded on their vital records.

Assemblymember Jose Medina Honors the 61st Assembly District Women of Distinction

Sunday, March 19, 2017

During Women’s History Month, Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) honored twenty-three women who have been recognized as the 61st Assembly District Women of Distinction for their extensive community service and leadership.

Assemblymember Medina Honors Connie Ransom as 2017 Woman of the Year

Sunday, March 5, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) honored local Riverside resident Connie Ransom as the 2017 Woman of the Year for the 61st Assembly District.

Medina, Gonzalez Fletcher, and Bonta Introduce Resolution Encouraging California Dream Act Applications

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymembers Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego), and Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) introduced HR 20, which encourages students to apply for the California Dream Act. Recently, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) announced a significant decrease in California Dream Act Applications, down 40% from last year.

Assemblymember Medina Responds to Social Media Posts Disparaging Students

Thursday, February 16, 2017

SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), a former teacher and school board member at Jurupa Unified School District, responds to the series of social media posts made by Rubidoux High School educators.

Medina Introduces Bill Package Focused on Cultural Identity, Education, and the Environment

Thursday, February 16, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) announced his legislative package focused on cultural identity, college equity, vacant judgeships, and the environment.

Assemblymember Jose Medina Responds to the UC Fee Increases

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, released the following statement after the University of California Board of Regents voted to increase student tuition:

Assemblymember Jose Medina Responds to the Governor’s State of the State

Monday, January 23, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, released the following statement on Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s State of the State:

Medina Appointed to Key Assembly Committees

Thursday, January 19, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, was appointed to several influential Assembly Committees by Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount). Medina will serve on the Transportation Committee, Budget Committee, and Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance. His additional Committee assignments include Accountability and Administrative Review as well as Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media.

Medina Receives Top Marks From Labor and Small Business

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, obtained top scores on legislative scorecards recently released by the California Labor Federation (CLF) and by the California Small Business Association (CSBA).

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