Assembly member Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) will host a transformational one-day conference “Saving Our Sons” for boys of color in middle school and high school, drop-outs, wards of the court, continuation school students, youth on probation and those residing in foster and group homes.
The topic of discussion for the evening — advancing Black America during a pivotal moment in Congress
Dems took over the House, but not the Senate. California has a new governor, according to LA vote, as of press time, Tony Thurmond will lead public instruction and rent control laws will remain as they are: just some of the highlights of the country’s midterm election November 6.
Los Angeles Sentinel June 2018 Endorsement Slate
Bills requiring money take effect immediately and require 27 votes in the Senate and 54 votes in the Assembly.
The California Charter Schools Association is reforming itself, building interest in the lowest performing subgroup, African Americans.
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) has selected Assemblymember Mike Gipson (AD-64) as the new Secretary/Treasurer. The position has been vacant since Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas (AD-54) resigned from the Legislature due to health concerns.
With the GOP congressional leadership in Washington forging ahead with repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Mike A. Gipson is calling on Californians to phone the Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, the architect of the GOP Health Plan and members of Congress.
Measure H, also known as the “Los Angeles County Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness,” will be on the March 7 ballot. This measure seeks to institute a quarter-cent county wide sales tax to pay for services that benefit homeless individuals. The average consumer will pay a little more than a dollar a month to provide life altering programs to those in need. Services include mental health, job training, substance abuse treatment, emergency and affordable housing, prevention and support services for homeless children, families, foster youth, veterans, and many more. If passed by a two-thirds majority vote, this tax will last for 10 years. It is estimated to generate $355 million a year for these programs which are vital to keeping people off the streets. Measure H will not solve the problem overnight but represents a large investment in an even larger problem.
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California released its 2015 State Assembly Scorecard and Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) received a 100% score. The PPAC’s scorecard informs the public on how elected officials voted on issues impacting women’s reproductive health.