June 17, 2013- On June 7, 2013, 36 members of the State Legislature, led by Senate president pro tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Budget Chair Bob Blumenfield, signed onto a letter to the UC Regents congratulating them on their stance against efforts by some UC
Read MoreMay 21, 2013 For immediate release: On May 20 and 21, over 60 representatives from 13 Jewish organizations across California came to Sacramento to participate in the 2013 Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) Advocacy Day in Sacramento. Advocates heard from high-ranking public officials including State
Read MoreJPAC's Advocacy Day agenda is a full day and half of exciting speakers and lobbying. Advocacy Day highlights include: *Legislators' Reception honoring Assembly Speaker John Perez *Welcome address from Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg *Panel discussion on The Intersection of Gun Safety & Adequate Mental Health Resources, with
Read MoreOn January 29, 2013, JPAC Board members from all over the State met in Sacramento for our first meeting of 2013. Led by our new Board chair Dave Rand, we discussed our priorities and legislative goals for 2013, and chatted with Israeli Consul General of
Read MoreHappy 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
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