Cervantes Statement on the 2019-2020 State Budget
(SACRAMENTO) – The following is a statement by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) regarding the enactment of the 2019-2020 State Budget by Governor Gavin Newsom:
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Opinion: Legislature gives passing nod to the Inland Empire
To say Sacramento’s attention to Inland needs is overdue is an understatement. For years this area has been a political afterthought.
So special kudos to the lawmakers for including in their $213 billion budget a few million dollars so UC Riverside’s medical school can expand and the Inland area can get more judges.
Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes Honors EK Floral Design as 2019 Small Business of the Year
(SACRAMENTO) — Today, Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) honored EK Floral Design of Norco as the 60th Assembly District’s 2019 Small Business of the Year during the annual celebration of California Small Business Day, which brings together small businesses from communities across the state. Elizabeth Kavianian, owner, was present to receive the award.
State budget includes money for UC Riverside medical school, Inland Empire judges
Money to expand UC Riverside’s medical school and add new judges is part of the new California budget approved Thursday, June 13, by lawmakers in Sacramento.
The $215 billion spending plan for the fiscal year starting July 1 authorizes expansion funding for the school, likely in the neighborhood of $80 million to $100 million once design work is done. Ongoing support for the bigger school will be determined later.
Senate Committee Approves CERVANTES Proposal to Improve Access to Treatment for Maternal Mental Health
(SACRAMENTO) — Today, the Senate Health Committee unanimously approved Assembly Bill 798 by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona). AB 798 will help to address the key issues of improving access to treatments that effectively prevent, identify, and manage maternal mental health disorders.