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September is Suicide Prevention Month

September marks Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, foster compassion, and take action to save lives.

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Governor Newsom Swiftly Signs Senator Richardson’s Security Training Bill into Law

SACRAMENTO, California – July 31, 2025 – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Senate Bill 652, authored by State Senator Laura Richardson (D–South Bay), marking a significant step forward in strengthening public safety standards across California.
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Senator Richardson Helps Secure Vital Funding for California Families in Need

SACRAMENTO, California – (June 30, 2025) – Governor Newsom has officially signed California’s 2025–26 state budget, a landmark $321 billion package that includes critical investments across the state, among them, a significant boost to nutritional assistance.
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Statement By State Senator Laura Richardson On Ninth Circuit Ruling

"It is deeply disappointing that the Ninth Circuit Court has failed to uphold California’s constitutional right to self-governance, by failing to echo a lower court’s conclusion that this administration has overreached its authority, with clear violations of the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution...."
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Community Swearing-In of Sen. Laura Richardson Celebrates Determination, Diversity

The community swearing-in of State Sen. Laura Richardson showcased the economic prowess and cultural diversity of the 35th District during a June 7 celebration at The Enclave in Torrance.
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California State Senator Laura Richardson Urges the Administration to Immediately Cease Interference of Local California Public Safety Enforcement

SACRAMENTO, California – (June 10, 2025) – California State Senator and Senate Majority Whip, Laura Richardson, is calling on the Administration to cease interference of local California safety enforcement authorities.
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Senator Laura Richardson Chosen To Help Prepare California for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics

Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) has announced the creation of a special committee on International Sporting Events and has appointed Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) as a member of the bipartisan committee.
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RV Encampment Bill Moves Through Senate Human Services Committee

SACRAMENTO, California – (April 14, 2025) – Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) presented her RV Encampment bill, SB 748, to members of the Senate’s Human Services Committee who passed it on a 5-0 vote.
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CA State Senator Laura Richardson Takes On Caltrans Regarding Upcoming Vincent Thomas Bridge Closure

SACRAMENTO, California – (March 13, 20250 – As Budget Sub-Committee Chair on Transportation, Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) questioned CalTrans Director Tony Tavares on the department’s projected one year closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California.