Press Releases

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

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September 10, 2019                                                                                       

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558-3043

 

Friedman’s Bill Requiring Caltrans to Address Climate Change Heads to the Governor

          SACRAMENTO – On Monday, a measure authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) requiring the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to factor in our state’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals in future updates to the California Transportation Plan passed the legislature.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

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Contact: Blake Dellinger

September 3, 2019                                                                                       

(818) 558-3043

 

SACRAMENTO – On Friday, animal welfare advocates and opponents of the fur trade won a significant victory as landmark legislation banning fur in California passed a key vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee.  The measure, Assembly Bill 44, by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), would implement a statewide prohibition on the sale and manufacture of new fur products in California.  If successful, it would make California the first state in the nation to ban fur.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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June 19, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558-3043

 

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, as part of this year’s California Small Business Day celebration, Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) recognized Crescenta Valley Insurance as the 43rd Assembly District’s 2019 Small Business of the Year.  She presented the award to President Rick Dinger and his wife Heather Dinger at a luncheon hosted by the California Small Business Association (CSBA).

            California Small Business Day is an annual celebration created by the passage of House Resolution 57 in 2000.  Over 1,500 business owners and representatives of small businesses from across California gathered this year, to be honored by legislators and other state leaders.  The day was created to honor the small businesses and entrepreneurs of California who make outstanding contributions to the economy, workforce, and communities throughout our state.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

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June 5, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558-3043

 

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) honored the Burbank Arts for All Foundation as the 43rd Assembly District’s 2019 Nonprofit of the Year.  Burbank Arts for All Foundation was honored as part of the fourth annual California Nonprofits Day at the State Capitol.  Each year, approximately 100 nonprofit organizations are honored from communities across California by state legislators.

Friday, May 31, 2019

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May 31, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558-3043

 

Friday, May 31, 2019

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May 31, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558-3043

 

SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, the California State Assembly passed legislation introduced by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) implementing a statewide prohibition on the sale and transfer of new fur products in California.  The measure, Assembly Bill 44, would make California the first state in the nation to ban the sale or transfer of fur.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

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May 23, 2019

Contact: Blake Dellinger

Blake.Dellinger@asm.ca.gov

(818) 558-3043

 

SACRAMENTO – On Wednesday, a bill by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) that extends the period that landlords must give rent increase notices to tenants of month-to-month units passed the Assembly Floor. The measure, AB 1110, would expand the notification requirement to 90 days for rent increases between 10-15%, and 120 days if the increase is higher than 15%.