SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford’s legislation to establish a state-level designation recognizing institutions of higher education that excel in educating and serving Black students has passed the Senate Education Committee 6-0 with bipartisan support.
Black students in California and nationally are historically underrepresented in higher education. SB 1348 would create a way to recognize public and private colleges and universities that are making significant commitments to promote Black student success.
Carson, CA –Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) distributed more than 1,000 toys to families in Senate District 35 during a holiday fair held earlier this month on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills.
SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) issued the following statement on Former San Jose Police Officer Mark McNamara who allegedly sent racist text messages:
SB 51 will support small entrepreneurs by renewing the state’s ability to issue provisional licenses for local cannabis equity applicants
October 09, 2023
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 51 by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), which will promote greater diversity in California’s cannabis industry. Specifically, SB 51 will allow the Department of Cannabis Control to issue provisional licenses for local cannabis retail equity applicants.
A provisional license enables applicants to conduct business while completing the requirements for an annual license, and eventually become a fully licensed participant in the cannabis retail market.
