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California Is Doing What Congress Can't on Immigration
In an era when immigration remains one of the most divisive issues in American politics, a bipartisan group of California lawmakers has done something rare: they’ve found unity.
Bill To Declare Diwali A State Holiday Passes Through Assembly, Now In Senate
The AB 268 bill, introduced by Assemblymembers Ash Kalra and Darshana Patel aims to recognize the significance of the festival among the Indian diaspora.
Assemblymember Dr. Patel Co-Hosts Landmark Hearing on Affordability and Economic Pressures in San Diego County
San Marcos, CA — As rising costs continue to strain working families across California, Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel co-hosts the first-of-its-kind informational hearing in San Diego County on affordability, economic pressure, and community-driven solutions.
Held at California State University, San Marcos, the hearing is part of the California Pocketbook Tour and convened by the Assembly...
Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel Secures Key Investments in State Budget to Support Public Safety, Education, and Economic Opportunity
SACRAMENTO—Amid federal tariffs and cuts to key American institutions, Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County) voted to advance California’s 2025-26 budget, which contains core priorities she championed and supported.
The California Legislature has held 67 budget hearings this year to deliver for Californians as well as possible. The budget passed by the Legislature this week...
Assembly Passes Assemblymember Patel’s Bill to Increase Cal Grant Financial Aid and Restore Grant Equity for Students
SACRAMENTO — The California State Assembly passed AB 402, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County). This bill, which increases the Cal Grant aid size for low and middle-income students attending private nonprofit colleges, received bipartisan support and is now moving to the Senate.
The Cal Grant program provides financial aid to students based on merit and need. Since its...
Diya TV: California Assembly passes bill to recognize Diwali as official state holiday
Diwali, the widely celebrated Festival of Lights, is one step closer to becoming an official state holiday in California following the unanimous, bipartisan passage of Assembly Bill 268 (AB 268) on the Assembly floor.
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