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Sen. María Elena Durazo’s Health4All Adults Legislation Passes First Hurdle

March 20, 2019


SACRAMENTO – The Senate Health Committee voted 7-1 in favor of SB 29, legislation authored by Senator María Elena Durazo (D- Los Angeles) which gives all Californians who qualify for Medi-Cal, access to quality care regardless of immigration status. The bill now heads to the Appropriations Committee.

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Sen. María Elena Durazo’s Statement on Gov. Newsom’s Decision to Suspend the Death Penalty

March 14, 2019


SACRAMENTO – California Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Ángeles) issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement to impose an indefinite moratorium on carrying out the death penalty:

“I am proud of Governor Newsom for suspending a system that is discriminatory and unjust.

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