Press Releases

(Imperial, CA) — In response to Imperial County’s urgent healthcare crisis, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) passed AB 918, legislation creating a united healthcare district for the region. After months of focused stakeholder discussions, community input and policy review, the legislation awaits Governor Newsom's signature.

(Sacramento, CA) — The California State Legislature passed Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia’s (D-Coachella) AB 918, establishing a united Imperial Valley Healthcare District. After months of stakeholder and community engagement, this vital healthcare protection measure will go to Governor Newsom for signature.

(El Centro, CA) — On Saturday, August 26, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) held a local celebration honoring Best S.T.E.P Forward as Nonprofit of the Year for the 36th Assembly District. 

(Sacramento, CA) —Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) and Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria’s (D-Merced) AB 112, legislation establishing the Distressed Hospital Loan Program, will deliver $64.5 million in zero-interest loans for local hospitals experiencing e

(Sacramento, CA) — On Wednesday, July 12, the California State Senate Committee on Governance and Finance voted with bipartisan support to approve Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia’s (D-Coachella) AB 918. This vote brings the vision of expanded healthcare access through a united, integrated Imperial Valley healthcare district closer to reality.

(Sacramento, CA) — Despite a challenging fiscal outlook, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) worked in collaboration with community partners to deliver funding for district priorities through the Legislature’s state budget process.

(Sacramento, CA) – On Wednesday, June 14, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) and a coalition of Assemblymembers representing diverse regions across the state held a press conference mobilizing support for AB 1567, the California Climate Resilience Bond.

(Sacramento, CA) — On Wednesday, June 7, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) proudly recognized Best S.T.E.P. Forward of Imperial Valley as his district’s Nonprofit of the Year honoree. CEO/Founder Jacqueline Riddell traveled to Sacramento to receive the award at the capitol. 

(Sacramento, CA) — Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) commends the successful Assembly passage of AB 918 establishing one united Imperial Valley Healthcare District, AB 412 developing the Dis

(Sacramento, CA) — On Tuesday, May 30, hospital seismic safety and compliance relief legislation authored by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) and Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) passed on the Assembly floor.