Press Releases

California Creates $100 Million Hiring Tax Credit for Small Businesses

September 09, 2020

SACRAMENTO ­– Today, September 9th, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1447 into law. This bill, authored jointly by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), Senator Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), and Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona), expands California’s assistance programs for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing a new $100 million small businesses hiring tax credit program.

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Bradford Bill on Police Decertification Dies on Assembly Floor

September 03, 2020

SACRAMENTO ­– Last night, Senate Bill 731, also known as the Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act of 2020, failed passage on the Assembly Floor. The bill was not brought up for a vote due to the legislative deadline imposed by the California State Constitution. This bill, authored by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), would have increased accountability for law enforcement officers that commit serious misconduct and illegally violate a person’s civil rights.

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Governor Signs Bill to Require Ethnic Studies at California State University

August 19, 2020

SACRAMENTO ­– Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed AB 1460 – California State University Ethnic Studies, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Weber (D- San Diego) and sponsored by the California Faculty Association (CFA), which requires undergraduates to complete a minimum of one three-unit course in Ethnic Studies to graduate, effective beginning with students graduating in the 2024–25 academic year.

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Key Assembly & Senate Working Groups Unveil Joint $100 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan

July 27, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Key working groups from both houses of the California State Legislature are prioritizing economic recovery in the final weeks of session and have developed a joint $100 billion stimulus plan, building upon the successful collaboration that led to a balanced state budget addressing the $54 billion deficit.

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Senator Steven Bradford Hosts Fresh Fruit and Produce Drive-Thru Giveaway

July 20, 2020

COMPTON, CA – Last week, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture, hosted a Food Giveaway and distributed thousands of pounds of fresh food to the community.

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Senator Bradford Introduces Landmark Police Reform Legislation

July 01, 2020

SACRAMENTO ­– Today, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) introduced two measures aimed at enacting significant police reform in the state of California: SB 731 and SB 203.

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Senator Steven Bradford Secures $25,000 Contribution from Phillips 66 and Participates in Food Giveaway

May 07, 2020

GARDENA, CA –Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) played an instrumental role in securing a donation of $25,000 to the Gardena Carson Family YMCA through a grant from the crisis Response Community Relief Project of Phillips 66.

The grant will support the YMCA’s following COVID-19 relief efforts: Farm Fresh Produce to low-income families and seniors, Grab-and-Go Food Programs, Blood Drive, Essential Supplies to low-income residents and Child Care for first responders.

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Senator Bradford Releases Statement on Purchase of The Forum in Inglewood

May 05, 2020

INGLEWOOD – Today, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) released the following statement regarding the finalization of the Clippers organization completing the $400 million purchase of The Forum from Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (MSG).

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Senators Bradford and Skinner Respond to NCAA’s Announcement on Name, Image, and Likeness

April 29, 2020

INGLEWOOD - Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) released the following statements regarding the NCAA Board of Governors’ announcement today on, “supporting rule changes to allow student-athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements both related to and separate from athletics.”

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California Senator Steven Bradford Secures Face Shield Donation for Medical Professionals

April 28, 2020

INGLEWOOD, CA –California Senator Steven Bradford (35th District) secured 1,000 face shields produced by CSUDH students with 3D printing to protect Resident Physicians at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center who are on the frontlines of the pandemic.

The face shields will protect medical professionals during procedures that might expose them to blood or other infectious fluids, and support their own health and safety as they work with COVID-19 positive patients.

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