SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) has introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 699, which will establish an instantaneous rebate program to help low and moderate-income (LMI) families purchase smart home appliance devices, like interactive thermostats and smart plugs, that help save energy and reduce costs for ratepayers.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) introduced new legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 673, which supports domestic violence victims by increasing funding to nonprofits that provide shelter and services for victims. A report by the Little Hoover Commission found that nonprofits often face numerous delays in receiving funding and can be forced to take out loans just to keep the lights on.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) has introduced legislation – Assembly Bill (AB) 58 – to address the increase in youth suicides and self-harm across the state by improving youth suicide prevention within schools. A State Auditor’s report requested by Assemblymember Salas, released earlier this year, found that Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) lack the resources and policies necessary to effectively address rising rates of youth suicide and self-harm.

SACRAMENTO, CA – On the first day of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session, Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 56, which will overhaul the Employment Development Department (EDD) to speed up and simplify unemployment insurance claims, protect Californians from identity theft, stop rampant fraud of the unemployment insurance system, and hold the department accountable if they do not deliver benefits in a timely manner.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) and colleagues from the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Assembly Insurance Committee, held an oversight hearing to hold California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) accountable for their inaction and failures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) commended the $227 billion balanced budget proposal with no tax increases, which includes landmark investment in economic recovery for small businesses and families, school reopenings, and COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine distribution. Due to the Legislature’s quick actions last year making fiscally responsible decisions and drawing from California’s rainy day fund, the state will maintain a one-time $15 billion surplus.

BAKERSFIELD – Today, Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) co-hosted an annual coat drive for kids across Kern county. This event was held in partnership with Aera Energy, Chevron, and the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK).

BAKERSFIELD – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) and local healthcare workers celebrated the announcement that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine would be stored and distributed from Kern Medical to the larger Central Valley region. This effort was made possible through $5 million in funding that Assemblymember Salas secured in the state budget. This funding allowed Kern Medical to purchase an extreme cold freezer, which will now be used to store the COVID-19 vaccine.

SACRAMENTO, CA – On the first day of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session, Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 56, which will overhaul the Employment Development Department (EDD) to speed up and simplify unemployment insurance claims, protect Californians from identity theft, stop rampant fraud of the unemployment insurance system, and hold the department accountable if they do not deliver benefits in a timely manner.

LEMOORE – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) honored Sushi Table as the 32nd Assembly District’s Small Business of the Year, acknowledging their years of service giving back to Kings County. Owner and Chef Sunny Law, along with his wife Fanny Law, have both dedicated themselves to helping grow the small business community in Kings County and providing unparalleled service to their customers.