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Thurmond Budget Agreement Statement

Thursday, June 14, 2018

SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D – Richmond) issues the following statement regarding the passage of the 2018-2019 state budget.

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Thurmond Bill Protecting Critical Social Services Passes First Senate Committee

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

SACRAMENTO – AB 3224, authored by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D- Richmond), will protect Californians who depend on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and CalWORKs from the privatization of those services at the county level. The bill passed out of the California Senate Human Services Committee with bipartisan support.

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Thurmond’s Bill Connecting Families to Child Care Passes Assembly

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

SACRAMENTO - AB 2960, authored by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond), creates a website that will make it easier for families to access child care services. The bill passed out of the Assembly with unanimous bipartisan support.

“Currently, child care in California can be complicated for families and providers to navigate,” Thurmond said. “This new website will untangle the current outdated misaligned system of communication between families and programs. This website will allow families to access child care and early learning programs.”

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Thurmond’s Dual Language Immersion Expansion Bill Passes Assembly

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

SACRAMENTO – AB 2514, authored by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond), supports the creation and expansion of dual language immersion programs. The bill passed out of the Assembly with bipartisan support.

“As our state becomes more diverse, the need to teach dual language immersion programs increases,” Thurmond said. “Almost a quarter of our public school students are English Learners. Pupils that are enrolled in dual language programs have positive outcomes. They perform better academically, gain more confidence, and possess greater cultural awareness.”

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Thurmond Bill Giving Playground Employees Classified Benefits Passes Assembly

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

SACRAMENTO – AB 2160 authored, by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond), provides benefits and worker protections to part-time playground employees. AB 2160 passed out of the California Assembly today and now heads to the Senate for consideration.

“Moving my bill forward shows that my Assembly colleagues and I are on the same page regarding worker benefits and protections for all playground employees,” said Thurmond. “This bill guarantees that all playground employees will receive benefits.”