Press Releases

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) and Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) announced that their legislative package of AB 1690 and SB 1379, focused on part-time faculty at California Community Colleges, was signed by the Governor.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) announced that his legislative package focused on education passed the Legislature and awaits the Governor’s signature.

SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) released the following statement today regarding the passing of Dr. Pamela Clute:

RIVERSIDE – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) and Senator Richard Roth (D-Riverside) alongside Secretary of Natural Resources John Laird and former Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge honored the partnership between California Citrus State Historic Park and Friends of California Citrus Park. A signing ceremony was held today to commemorate the creation of this public-private partnership. Such partnerships were encouraged by Governor Brown as a way to enhance State resources.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) honored Mrs. Lisa LeQuire, retired member of the United States Air Force, as the 2016 Veteran of the Year for the 61st Assembly District.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) honored the Latino Network of Riverside as the 2016 Nonprofit of the Year for the 61st Assembly District. The Latino Network was represented in the Capitol by its President Darlene Elliot and Vice President Ninfa Delgado.

SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee released the following statement today regarding the passage of the 2016-2017 State Budget:

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) announced that his legislative package focused on higher education passed through the Assembly.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) today announced that key legislation focused on higher education was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) honored Linda Sherman-Nurick, owner of Cellar Door Books of Riverside, with the 2016 Small Business of the Year award for the 61st Assembly District. Cellar Door Books provides an immersive literary experience for the local community by selling books, as well as hosting book clubs, workshops, and writing groups.