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IN THE NEWS

State budget includes $4.5 million for Point Sur Lighthouse

July 3, 2021

BIG SUR — When state Sen.


Post-Covid California state budget with record spending on education heads to Gov. Newsom

June 29, 2021

With brief but exuberant praise from Democrats and often acerbic criticism from Republicans, the Legislature dispatched


State of Homelessness | Santa Cruz continues to grapple with homelessness challenges

June 28, 2021

By Jessica A.


State lawmakers secure $14.5 million for homelessness initiatives in Santa Cruz city, county

June 21, 2021

Homelessness is always a hotly contested topic in Santa Cruz.


KSBY: ECHO Homeless Shelter named a "2021 California Nonprofit of the Year" by Senator John Laird

June 19, 2021

An Atascadero nonprofit received special recognition and a visit from a California senator in honor of the services they have provided to the community.

El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) was selected as a "2021 California nonprofit of the Year" by District 17 Sen. John Laird.


Lawmaker pleads for state to fix canals and avoid a global food crisis

May 5, 2021

Invariably, Sen.


FreeBritney movement prompts lawmakers to consider changing conservatorship laws

March 26, 2021

SACRAMENTO — A new spotlight on Britney Spears’ conservatorship that has her legions of fans calling for reforms has prompted California lawmakers to consider changes that could affect the pop sing


California lawmakers push for collaborative action on sea level rise

March 22, 2021

SANTA CRUZ – California lawmakers are hopeful that the Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act, could force quicker and more effective action on sea level rise — a problem that threatens more


The Californian: California State Senator John Laird Introduces Legislation Recommended by the State Auditor to Improve the Employment Development Department (EDD)

March 8, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Last week, State Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz), who serves as the Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, revealed SB 390.


Opinion: Harassment of elected officials must stop

March 4, 2021

–Women’s March SLO (WMSLO) is starting a month-long public awareness campaign regarding the effects of political violence and intimidation on democratic participation.


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