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Trump Is Significantly Increasing Health Care Costs and the GOP Shutdown Endangers Affordable Access for 2 Million Californians

California Democrats are fighting to extend discounts for working families, older adults and small business owners, and to protect women’s health and rural hospitals

SACRAMENTO — Because of Trump and Republicans’ draconian cuts and refusal to extend discounts, parents, older adults, entrepreneurs and families are poised to experience significant increases in their monthly health care costs — threatening affordable coverage for more than 2 million Californians.

 

Speaker Rivas, Assemblymember Mark González Support Food Distribution in Los Angeles as Trump’s Shutdown Cuts Off Benefits for Families

In East Los Angeles, Assembly leaders highlight California efforts to keep food on the table for millions of parents and children as Republicans deny federal food aid

LOS ANGELES — As President Trump’s government shutdown halts food assistance and CalFresh benefits in California, Speaker Robert Rivas joined fellow Assembly and Congressional leaders on Wedn

Assembly Democrats Demand Trump Restore Federal Food Aid for Kids, Seniors, Families

Because of the Republican government shutdown, millions of Californians will begin to lose food assistance and CalFresh benefits beginning November 1. Trump and GOP leaders in Washington have refused to provide emergency funding. California Democrats are

SACRAMENTO — Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats are calling on President Trump and Republicans to immediately restore federal funding for food assistance programs for millions of California families, children and seniors.

 

El cierre del gobierno de Trump pone en riesgo la ayuda alimentaria de CalFresh

Mientras el cierre republicano entra en su cuarta semana, millones de californianos verán retrasos o pérdidas en sus beneficios de asistencia alimentaria — dejando a niños, familias, personas mayores y veteranos sin comida ni comestibles esenciales.

SACRAMENTO — El cierre irresponsable de Trump y los republicanos está poniendo en riesgo la ayuda alimentaria de millones de californianos, amenazando con cortar beneficios vitales que padres, adultos mayores y trabajadores necesitan para comprar comida.

 

Trump’s Government Shutdown Puts CalFresh Food Assistance At Risk, Delays Benefits

As the Republican shutdown enters its fourth week, millions of Californians will experience losses and delays in food assistance benefits — taking groceries away from children, families, seniors and veterans

SACRAMENTO — Trump and Republicans’ reckless government shutdown is putting millions of Californians’ food assistance at risk — threatening to cut off vital benefits that parents, seniors and workers rely on for groceries.

 

These New Laws Will Help Los Angeles Recover and Rebuild Faster After This Year’s Firestorms

Assembly Democrats took urgent action to deliver legislative solutions that will fast-track construction and rebuilding, support renters and tenants, address insurance needs and provide essential relief for all Angelenos

SACRAMENTO — Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats delivered new laws that will accelerate recovery in Los Angeles, helping put Southern California on a faster path to rebuilding after the destructive and deadly firestorms