Press Releases

Governor Signs Sen. Durazo’s California DREAM Loan Graduate Degree Programs Bill




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