Happy New Year! I can't believe it's already the middle of January 2013! Time is flying, and that also means that JPAC's Advocacy Day is going to come up fast- May 20-21 to be exact! JPAC wants YOU and members of your community, your colleagues,
Read MoreIt's a tense time for social service agencies in California. The fiscal cliff still threatens as the Feds have kicked the can down the road to buy some more time. The California State budget will be coming out soon to inform us about how funding
Read More(Sacramento, CA) -- Senator Darrell Steinberg, President pro Tem of the California Senate, makes the following statement in response to the negotiated ceasefire between the Government of Israel and Palestinian Hamas: “I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the Government of Israel and Palestinian
Read MoreSEND A MESSAGE TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES Members of the State Senate and Assembly have been a vital voice in support of an unshakeable US commitment to Israel and it's security as it faces increased threats in a region in turmoil. As Hamas rockets have rained down
Read MoreDuring the current Israel-Gaza conflict, California elected officials from State and local government have made statements in support of Israel. JPAC appreciates their ongoing support in standing with Israel against terror. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg: “I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between
Read MoreThe Legislative Analysts Office has released their outlook for the 2013-2014 fiscal year and project a $1.9 billion deficit. While this could be considered a budget crisis (and in most economies it is), it is a vast improvement over the deficit originally projected. Click here
Read MoreProposition 30 Passed! At JPAC's most recent Board meeting, held on October 24, 2012 at the LA Jewish Federation building, the Board voted 8-0, with 13 abstentions to support Proposition 30. JPAC sent a letter of support to Governor Brown's Proposition 30 campaign in advance of
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