Press Releases
Governor Brown Acts to Protect Oceans and Environment
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed legislation to protect the oceans and the environment. AB 376, by Assemblyman Paul Fong (D-Cupertino), bans the possession and sale of shark fins in California. The practice of “finning” for culinary purposes has...
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Governor Brown Takes Action to Maintain and Improve Transportation Systems
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has taken action on legislation to maintain and improve transportation systems in California. The following bills have been signed by Governor Brown: • AB 238 by Assemblymember Alyson L. Huber (D-El...
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Governor Brown Acts to Boost Economic Competitiveness, Drive Fiscal Stability and Enact Regulatory Reform
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has signed the following bills to boost California's economic competitiveness, bring greater fiscal stability to the state and reform the regulatory process to promote business growth: • AB 29 by...
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Governor Brown Acts to Protect Pregnant Women and New Mothers
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed four bills to protect pregnant women and new mothers. The bills ensure maternity services are covered by health insurers and new mothers can no longer lose their health insurance as a result of taking maternity...
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Governor Brown Acts To Protect California Against Criminals and Prison Gangs
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed SB 26 and Executive Order B-11-11, to help deprive criminals and gang leaders in California’s prisons of one of their favorite means of organizing criminal activity: the contraband cellular phone. Brown said these...
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Governor Brown Acts to Improve Food Security and Support for Vulnerable Californians
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has signed a package of bills to improve food security and support for lower-income seniors and working families. • AB 6 by Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes (D-Los Angeles) - CalWORKs and CalFresh. • AB 69...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on the Death of Steve Jobs
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of former Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs. "Steve Jobs was a great California innovator who demonstrated what a totally independent and creative mind can accomplish....
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Governor and First Lady Honor Sgt. Christopher Diaz
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Sgt. Christopher Diaz who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends...
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Governor Brown Acts to Protect State Budget and Strengthen Fiscal Stability
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has signed and vetoed the following bills to protect the state budget and strengthen fiscal stability in California: The Governor has signed the following bills: • AB 42 by Assemblymember Jared Huffman...
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Governor Brown Takes Action on Legislation to Protect Children
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has signed the following bills to protect children in California: • AB 25 by Assemblymember Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) - School districts: athletics: concussions and head injuries. • AB 90 by...
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