On the first day of the 2023-24 session, and I introduced #AB25, the #CADebtFreeCollegeAct to expand college affordability & tackle the student debt crisis.
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Yes, an awful story! And the reason why we allocated $2b to fund our college student housing legislation. Our final budget must fully fund this effort.
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Awful story about UC Davis students camping out overnight in freezing weather to get in line to for a student housing lease for NEXT YEAR. And many of them didn't get it davisvanguard.org/2023/02/studen
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Did you hear?! scored a perfect 100% on our 2022 California Legislative Scorecard! Thank you for working alongside us to further advance full, lived equality for all LGBTQ+ Californians. #untiltheworkisdone
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I know there are a lot of questions about how much of the housing, slated for the three state buildings, is going to be affordable. While we’re still working on the configuration, it will be at least 20%.
For more details:
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! May we honor those who have fought & continue to fight for equity and justice for the Black community, everyday!
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There is so much potential for downtown Sacramento! Imagine this area filled with residents going about their daily lives!
Recycling the three state buildings & turning them into housing is just the beginning of repopulating downtown! #AB2592 #AdaptiveReuse #CALeg
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It will be a mixture of affordable housing and units at market rate.
I’m excited for how this will change downtown Sacramento for the better!
Learn more here:
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NEW: Three of downtown Sacramento’s state office buildings could be converted into 100s of housing units, w/ up to 20% affordable, officials said today.
“How do we transform downtown Sacramento? This is part of the answer,” says
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The three buildings to be transitioned into housing are…
1: EDD headquarters- 800 Capitol Mall
2: EDD Solar Building - 751 N Street
3: State Personnel Board Building - 801 Capitol Mall
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Big news for housing in Downtown Sac! Three state buildings have been identified for adaptive reuse! What does that mean? I explain ⬇️
I’m excited for what this can do to help repopulate the area and I’m looking forward to seeing downtown Sac become a vibrant hub! 🧵
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Lastly, we visited the Creation District and presented them with a $400k check to help expand their programs for homeless youth.
I’m excited for these projects and can’t wait to come back once they’re done!
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Next was Green Tech Mobility Hub. We presented the organization with a $250K check to further help them build EV charging stations & bring green equitably & transportation opportunities to underserved communities.
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First stop was Robert T. Matsui park where we presented Sacramento Tree Foundation with a $750k check for the Hanami Line Project where 109 Cherry Blossoms will be planted in honor of the Japanese community in Sac.
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It’s been a busy day in #AD6 as #TeamMcCarty has been touring neat and creative project sites throughout the district that I’ve been able to help support. We presented a total $1.4M to organizations uplifting the community. 🧵
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CA is on the path to reducing air pollution caused by gasoline-powered cars w/ more than 345K fully/partially electric cars sold in 2022!! I am excited to see more vehicles sold in the state as we inch closer to the 2035 transition to 🔋🚙.
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👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you Rev. Tammi Willoughby w/ More Life Academy for your work supporting our underserved students & showing them they can achieve a higher education! I encourage everyone to read the article below. Rev. Willoughby is doing the work!
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Honored to be on The Campaign for College Opportunity’s 2022 Dean’s List for my work in expanding college affordability for all. Everyone should have access to higher education and making college debt-free will give students a chance to achieve their academic and career goals.
It was devastating to learn of the shooting in Monterey Park, last night. What should have been a celebration of new beginnings, turned into a tragedy. My heart goes out to victims and their families.
If you received your Middle-Class Tax Refund on a debt card, you're urged to withdraw that money as soon as you get it. There have been reports of funds being stolen from the cards.
Click the 🔗⬇️ for tips on how to protect your 💵
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Day 1 of our California Higher Education Policy Institute for Legislators was filled with great conversations and insights from students, policy experts, and employers. See what’s on the agenda for Day 2 today. californiacompetes.org/about/events/c
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Thank you Speaker Rendon for appointing me to...
- Budget Education Subcommittee (Chair)
- Budget Oversight Subcommittee
- Business & Professional
- Education
- Government Organization
- Health
- Joint Legislative Budget
I’m excited to get to work in these committees.
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News from the Assembly- I have appointed committee memberships for the 2023-24 Regular Session.
Check this thread for the full list. 
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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! May we honor his legacy, everyday, and continue the fight for a more equitable society.
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To do:
1) Bring life back to our central city.
2) Build needed new housing.
Adaptive Reuse - turning shuttered office buildings into hosing house - is a promising idea to repopulate downtown.
I outline the path here on The Daily California podcast.
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Positive, practical, and solution oriented policy is what we need more of in California.
@AsmKevinMcCarty has an interesting vision for California’s housing crisis 
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I had a great time at the ’ #MLK breakfast, honoring his legacy & what’s he’s done for this country! It's always an honor to see Former Speaker Willie L. Brown Jr. & hear him reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Meals are free to all hungry children in CA public schools, because our Budget is our values. #CABudget
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Join our Cash for College workshop TOMORROW 1/12 at 5:30PM! Get answers to your questions about #FAFSA or #CADreamAct Application.
We're partnering with to celebrate our #APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) community! Everyone is welcome!
MORE INFO 👇
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I’m ready to help craft a final budget that will continue to move California forward!
Read my statement below on the 2023-24 proposed budget.
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Congratulations Governor! Excited to get to work in your second term, especially partnering on #DebtFreeCollege and #ServiceLearning. We’ll have a bill on each soon!
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It's a new year with more reasons to celebrate #TK as California continues to expand the program to more children in 2023! 🎉Thank you for recording this special message for parents, teachers, and school administrators. youtu.be/Fm2qTbMen4M
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The City of Sac has weather respite centers open through Jan 7th. See below for details.
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Thank you. Sacramento needs the help.
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California has issued a State of Emergency to support response and recovery efforts to the large winter storm sweeping through the state.
This proclamation will allow the state to respond quickly as the storm develops and support locals in their ongoing response.
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Most importantly, stay safe. Heavy rainfall and wind is expected for tonight into Thursday morning. Don’t go out if you can help it.
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and are providing sandbags for those who may need it. See below for locations.
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To stay informed, sign up for emergency alerts including warnings and evacuation notices: calalerts.org
You can also dial 2-1-1 or 3-1-1 to get help or ask questions.
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For updates on road conditions and closures: quickmap.dot.ca.gov
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