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State Senate Unveils Major Wildfire Package: ‘The Golden State Commitment,’ Investing in a More Fire-Safe California

SACRAMENTO, California – February 12, 025 – Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) joined Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and a broad coalition of Senators from across the Golden State in announcing a sweeping legislative effort to strengthen California’s wildfire response and recovery, and to make communities more wildfire safe.

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Senator Laura Richardson Celebrates Black History Month by Honoring an Iconic Southern California Figure in the Culinary Industry

SACRAMENTO, California – February 10, 2025 – California Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) has proudly selected Mr. Herbert “Herb” J. Hudson, the visionary founder of Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles, as the 35th Senate District’s distinguished honoree at the Annual Legislative Business Brunch.

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State Senator Laura Richardson Provides News and Updates on Southern California Wildfires

LOS ANGELES, California – January 8, 2025 – As the Southern California wildfires continue to ravage the Pacific Palisades and Altadena area communities, State Senator Laura Richardson reassures the public that California boasts some of the best-trained first responders in the world and that resources are being mobilized to support those affected by the fires.

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Newly elected State Senator Laura Richardson blasts out of the gate in Sacramento proving experience makes a difference

SACRAMENTO, California – January 6, 2025 – State Senator Laura Richardson, fresh off her historic November 2024 election victory as the first woman of color to represent the 35th Senate District, has been named Assistant Majority Whip of the California Senate.

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Senator Laura Richardson Sworn In As State Senator for District 35

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Laura Richardson was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.