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State bills focusing on antisemitism and Holocaust education training await Newsom’s signature
The California Legislative Jewish Caucus successfully shepherded four of its priority bills through the state legislature this year, and now the bills are waiting to be signed — or vetoed — by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Jewish Caucus Announces Leadership for 2025-2026 Legislative Session
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced the election of Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D - Encino) and Senator Scott Wiener (D - San Francisco) as Co-Chairs of the Caucus for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session and the election of Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D - Morro Bay) and Senator Josh Becker (D - Menlo Park) as Vice Chairs.
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Jewish Caucus Successfully Passes Four Priority Bills Through the California State Legislature
SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced that four bills from its 2024 Priority Bill Package have successfully passed the State Legislature.
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Jewish Caucus Applauds Historic $76 Million in Funding for California’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Today, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced that the State of California would expedite the release of $76 million allocated in the 2024-2025 state budget for the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).
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Jewish Caucus Issues Statement Regarding Violent Antisemitic Attacks in Los Angeles
The California Legislative Jewish Caucus, led by co-Chairs Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) released the following statement regarding the attacks outside Adas Torah synagogue in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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Jewish Caucus Announces 2024 Priority Legislation
Today, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced its priority legislation for the 2024 legislative session.
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Jewish Caucus Commends CSU Chancellor García for Decisive Action Rejecting Boycott of Israel by Sonoma State
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Co-Chairs of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, released the following statement regarding the recent action by Chancellor García and the California State University Board of Trustees to nullify the agreement released yesterday by the former President of Sonoma State University.
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Jewish Caucus Condemns Total Failure by UCLA Leadership
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Co-Chairs of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, released the following statement regarding the recent violence and failure of leadership at UCLA.