Press Releases

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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Cannabis Equity Programs Awarded Millions by State

April 22, 2020

Cannabis Equity Programs Awarded Millions by State

 

INGLEWOOD, CA –Yesterday morning the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic
Development (GO-Biz), in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, announced $30
million in grant funding through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions.

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

October 29, 2019

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

 

SACRAMENTO - State Senators Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) released the following statements regarding the NCAA Board of Governors’ announcement today on, “enhancing name, image, and likeness opportunities” for college athletes.

 

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Senator Bradford Releases Statement on 2019 Legislative Accomplishments

October 16, 2019

Senator Bradford Releases Statement on 2019 Legislative Accomplishments

 

SACRAMENTO ­– This year, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) continued his efforts championing a multitude of issues impacting not just his constituents, but all Californians.   In total, he was successful at getting 13 bills approved by the Legislature, 10 of which were signed into law by the Governor’s bill signing deadline, which was this past Sunday, October 13th at midnight. 

 

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Assembly and Senate Approves SB 206 the Fair Pay to Play Act

September 12, 2019

Assembly and Senate Approves SB 206 the Fair Pay to Play Act

 

SACREAMENTO ­– Yesterday, Senate Bill 206, authored by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), was approved by the California State Senate with unanimous support. SB 206, known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, will give California student athletes the right to their name, image, and likeness, allowing them to earn money from sponsorships, endorsements and other activities.

 

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Senator Bradford Approves California State Budget - Securing Millions for Senate District 35

July 01, 2019

Senator Bradford Approves California State Budget -Securing Millions for Senate District 35

 

SACRAMENTO ­– Recently, the Budget Bill for fiscal year 2019-2020 was passed by the Senate and Assembly after long negotiations between both houses and the Governor’s Administration. The new budget includes the state’s largest reserves in history, pays down billions of dollars to our state’s pension debt, and prioritizes one-time investments aimed at tackling the main issues driving California’s affordability crisis.

 

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