Press Releases

Senator Durazo Announces Agreement with Governor Newsom to Work on Providing Medi-Cal Coverage to Undocumented Seniors




Sen. María Elena Durazo’s Statement on the Death of LAPD Officer Juan Diaz




Sen. María Elena Durazo’s Statement on the 2019-2020 Budget




Sen. María Elena Durazo’s Statement on the Budget Conference Committee




SACRAMENTO – California Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Ángeles) issued the following statement on the results of the 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count:

“Homelessness is a chronic issue that requires massive local resources and services across all of California. In Los Angeles County, the number of people experiencing homelessness rose 12% from last year. These numbers are an overwhelming reminder that we must act more forcefully and comprehensively to end the homelessness epidemic...




SACRAMENTO – Today, Senate Budget Subcommittee 4 on State Administration and General Government approved $108.4 million for 2020 Census outreach and communication efforts.




Sen. María Elena Durazo’s Statement on the Discussion with Gov. Newsom and Central American Community Leaders about the Causes of Migration




Sen. María Elena Durazo’s Statement on the Discussion with Gov. Newsom and Central American Community Leaders about the Causes of Migration