Press Releases

Local Legislator’s Bills Continue Moving Through Senate

(SACRAMENTO, CA) –Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) got five bills out of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Business Professions and Economic Development Committee and the Senate Floor today.  Topping his bill list are two priority measures—the first being Assembly Bill 1059 (Cal Enviroscreen 2.0 - Border Environmental Data) which would require the California Office of Env

H-1B Visa Program Resolution Passes California Assembly

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Amid widespread criticism of large corporations such as Southern California Edison and Disney World’s decision to outsource jobs in California and throughout the country, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy, moved forward with an Assembly Joint Resolution 12 (AJR 12) seeking a federal inves

Garcia Applauds Mecca Cleanup Efforts

(MECCA, CA.) – After formally requesting the involvement of the California State Department of Toxic Control, the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Riverside County Department of Environment Health —the County of Riverside has formally acted upon on Assemblymember Garcia’s request and launched various cleanup efforts in the community of Mecca at the old abandoned grape fields

Salton Sea State Hearing Shines Light on Geothermal Potential

(SACRAMENTO, CA.) – Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) held his first of two select committee hearings Tuesday in the State Capitol with the Assembly Select Committee on Renewable Energy Development and Restoration of the Salton Sea. During the hearing the committee reviewed the Salton Sea's geothermal resource in the context of the state's renewable energy and climate goals.

GARCIA: State Budget Passes, More Investments for California Families

(SACRAMENTO, CA.)—Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) released the following statement today in regards to the passage of the 2015-2016 state budget agreement and modifications reflective of an agreement with the State Legislature and Governor Brown.

GARCIA: Approved 2015-2016 State Budget Ensures More Investments

(SACRAMENTO, CA.)—Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) released the following statement regarding today’s passage of the 2015-2016 state budget (AB 93) that passed both the State Assembly and State Senate earlier today.  The budget includes approximately $117.5 billion in General Fund spending and total reserves of $5.7 billion.