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Cyclists Line Up Behind Bradford for Bike Safety Bill, CicLAvia

Sentinel News Service [email protected]April 19, 2013

Assembly Member Steven Bradford  Assembly Member Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) announced a new bill designed to increase safety for cyclists on California’s roads, making cities more livable and environmentally friendly. AB 1371, known as the Three Feet for Safety Act, establishes a minimum three-foot barrier for automobiles passing bicycles on California streets. “Bicycles have as much right as anyone to use the public streets,” Bradford said. “Everyone needs to share the road, and cyclists deserve legal protection to ensure their safety.” Some recent high profile traffic accidents involving bicycles have sparked calls for increased protections for cyclists. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio

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Assembly Member Bradford Congratulates Gardena Olympian Carmelita Jeter

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 22, 2012

Assembly Member Steven Bradford issued the following statement congratulating Gardena Olympian Carmelita Jeter:   “I am excited and proud to congratulate Ms. Jeter on her amazing silver medal performance in London this weekend. Her dedication and hard work serve as an inspiration to all of us, and she represented the 51st District, and America, admirably overseas.   “It was my honor and pleasure being her neighbor in Gardena, watching her grow into a gifted athlete, and a dedicated neighbor, daughter, sister, and citizen. She inspires me and the entire community and country.”   Carmelita Jeter won the silver medal in

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Bradford’s Legislation, AB 1384, to Reduce Recidivism, Passes

Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)May 13, 2011

SACRAMENTO, CA–Assemblymember Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) was successful in moving Assembly Bill 1384 out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. AB 1384 would provide the courts with discretion to expunge misdemeanor convictions where the person has not been sentenced to probation. This bill would provide an incentive for people convicted of low-level misdemeanors to stay out of the criminal system by providing them with a meaningful opportunity to reintegrate into society by finding work and housing. “California spends more money on prisons than it does on higher education and that must change,” Assemblymember Bradford said. “The state’s large prison population and high

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Steven Neal wins Long Beach City Council seat

Sentinel News ServiceApril 26, 2010

Councilman Steven Neal Steven Neal wins Long Beach City Council seat After losing in 2006, he easily wins 9th District with 52.3 percent of the vote   By Evan Barnes Sentinel Sports Editor It’s been over a week and incoming Long Beach City Councilman Steven Neal still has a hard time believing that he’s in his new position. Neal won the election on April 13 for the 9th District City Council seat with 52.3% of the vote. It was a turnaround from a narrow defeat to incumbent Councilmember Val Lerch in 2006 as Lerch finished second with 26.1%. The 49-year-old

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Bradford to Lead Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 24, 2010

Bradford to Lead Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee Top priorities include energy efficiency and rate payer protection Assemblymember Steven C. Bradford (D-Gardena) today announced that he has been selected to lead the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Commerce. The appointment, made by Assembly Speaker John Pe‘rez (D-Los Angeles), takes effect immediately.  “I am honored and humbled that Speaker Pe‘rez chose me to lead this committee,” said Bradford. “As chair, I intend to focus on creative ways to meet our daunting energy efficiency goals and protecting rate payers.” Assemblymember Bradford continued, saying, “There is a great deal of work for this

Senate Pro-Tem McGuire Appoints Two Black Lawmakers to Leadership 
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Senate Pro-Tem McGuire Appoints Two Black Lawmakers to Leadership 

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌, California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌February 15, 2024

Three days after Sen. Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) was sworn in as the 49th President pro Tempore (Pro Tem) of the California State Senate, he appointed California Legislative Black Caucus members, Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) and Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Ladera Heights), to leadership positions.  

Making Rx Rebates Make Sense in California 
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Making Rx Rebates Make Sense in California 

Rhonda Smith June 22, 2023

While everyone agrees high health care costs are a major problem, one critical aspect that often goes unnoticed is the role Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and health insurers play in driving these high costs. It is past time we shed light on this topic and demand a fairer system. Thankfully our local legislator, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), is doing his part and standing up for patients through SB 873, which would immediately lower out-of-pocket costs at the pharmacy counter.