Press Releases

Monday, April 15, 2019

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April 15, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558 - 3043 

 

SACRAMENTO – Last week, Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) was recognized by the California Assisted Living Association (CALA) as their ‘Legislator of the Year’ for her work in improving the safety of California’s assisted living facilities through her bill AB 3098.

Friday, April 5, 2019

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April 5, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558 - 3043 

 

BURBANK – At last night’s Burbank Unified School District meeting, Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) joined leaders from the Armenian National Committee Burbank Chapter in expressing support for Resolution 23, calling for April 24th, 2019 to be the official day of commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

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March 26, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558 - 3043 

 

SACRAMENTO – This morning, an innovative measure by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) creating the Office of Outdoor Recreation (OREC) to unite California’s  vast outdoor recreation sector in order to promote education, health, and economic development passed its first committee. The bill, AB 1111, passed the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee with unanimous, bipartisan, support receiving 13 votes in favor and none opposed.

            “California is home to amazing natural resources and endless recreation opportunities. This is an industry focused on sustainability that’s generated billions of dollars in revenue and jobs.” said Assemblymember Friedman (D-Glendale). “Bringing leaders from across the spectrum to the table is an important first step in our efforts to promote conservation and outdoor recreation opportunities for all Californians, while boosting our economy.”

Friday, March 15, 2019

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March 15, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558 - 3043 

 

SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, legislation by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale)  that would prohibit the sale and manufacture of new fur in California passed its first major hurdle. The bill, AB 44, garnered overwhelming support in its first committee hearing on a 10-4 vote in the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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March 6, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558 - 3043 

 

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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March 5, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558 - 3043

 

SACRAMENTO – Tomorrow, Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) will hold a news conference to discuss AB 44, a bill that would prohibit the sale and manufacture of new fur products in California. She will be joined by Shannon Elizabeth (Actress, American Pie), Ashley Welgan (Public Policy Specialist, The Humane Society), and Marc Ching (Founder, Animal Hope in Legislation).

The measure would make it unlawful to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, give, donate, or otherwise distribute a fur product in the state.  The bill exempts leather, cowhide, and shearling, as well as fur products used for religious purposes and used fur. The bill provides a civil penalty for each violation.

AB 44 would make California the first state in the nation to outlaw the sale and manufacture of fur products within its borders.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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March 5, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558 - 3043 

 

SACRAMENTO, CA – As part of the California State Assembly’s celebration of Women’s History Month, Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) recognized Mayor Terry Walker of La Cañada Flintridge as the 43rd Assembly District’s Woman of the Year.

“I deeply admire Mayor Walker’s extensive, prolific, and meaningful involvement in our community.” said Assemblymember Friedman. “For as long as I have known her, she’s been an exemplary leader who really understands her city and how to serve it.”