Briefs

California Briefs: Billions for Mental Health and Housing Support and Governor Appointment

When fully awarded, funding from Proposition 1 bonds is estimated to create 6,800 residential treatment beds and 26,700 outpatient treatment…

5 months ago

From Prison to Profession: L.A. County Backs Firefighting Career Pathway

Many earned as little as $5.80 per day, plus $1 per hour for active fire response. Despite performing critical work,…

5 months ago

Harbor Area Briefs: Reps Sound Off on Tariffs, Port Slowdown Plus Update on One San Pedro

Representatives Barragán and Garcia Respond to Trump’s Tariffs and Comments on Port Traffic Slowdown LONG BEACH  — Representatives Nanette Barragán…

5 months ago

LA Expands No-Cost Legal Aid, Empowering Small Businesses

The legal aid program’s comprehensive suite of services include contract review, business structuring, employment law guidance, intellectual property protection, and…

5 months ago

Rep. Barragán Leads Congressional Charge Against Trump-Era Semiconductor Tariff Plan

The letter, signed by House communications and technology subcommittee ranking member Doris Matsui and subcommittee members Greg Landsman and Jennifer…

5 months ago

RPV Land Movement Shares Key Community Updates – May 7

According to the latest data from April, overall, the land movement continues to decelerate or maintain a steady state in…

5 months ago

Kroger and Albertsons are Feeding Wall Street While Starving Stores

Read the new Economic Roundtable report Across the country, grocery store workers are sounding the alarm: stores are dangerously understaffed,…

5 months ago

Labor Caucus Members Demand Answers on DOGE Access to NLRB Information

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Mark Pocan (WI-02), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Debbie…

5 months ago

Rep. Barragán Fights Back: Joins Petition to Stop GOP Attacks on Medicaid and Food Assistance

Ranking member Boyle’s petition would trigger a special rule that includes the text of his Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP…

5 months ago

Hepatitis A Outbreak Declared in Los Angeles County

This increase in hepatitis A infections among people without risk factors has corresponded with recent increases in hepatitis A wastewater…

5 months ago