Jones-Sawyer's Legislation to Develop and Implement a Breastfeeding Program in County Jails Passes Assembly
(Sacramento – May 30, 2018) – Today, the State Assembly voted 75-0 to approve Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer’s (D- South Los Angeles) legislation to develop and implement an infant and toddler breastfeeding program in county jails for nursing mothers.
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer Effort to Establish the Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative Passes Assembly
(Sacramento – May 29, 2018) – Today the State Assembly voted 60-10 to approve Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer’s (D – South Los Angeles) legislation that would establish the Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative within the California Department of Education.
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer Effort to Protect Individuals from Unscrupulous Debt Collection Practices Passes Assembly
(Sacramento – May 29, 2018) – This week the State Assembly voted 58-0 to approve Assemblymember Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer’s (D – South Los Angeles) legislation that would protect individuals with debt from towing fees, parking tickets, and past due rent against unscrupulous debt collection practices.
Jones-Sawyer Bill to Combat Criminal Activities of the Opioid Epidemic Passes Assembly
(Sacramento - May 29, 2018) – Today the State Assembly voted 68-01 to approve Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer’s (D- South Los Angeles) legislation that would add fentanyl to the list of drug offenses for which a wiretap may be authorized.
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer’s $100 Million Youth Reinvestment Fund Proposal Passes Assembly Budget Subcommittee Public Safety
(Sacramento) – Today, Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer’s budget request of $100 million to establish the “Youth Reinvestment Fund” was passed unanimously by the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Public Safety.
Why California needs banking for legal cannabis operations
Despite the cannabis market growing in 38 states, the federal government continues to assert its right to classify cannabis as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. This classification creates a very unique challenge for the industry to succeed and the ability to obtain banking services.
Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer Stands with the Youth of California to Say “Enough is Enough” to Gun Violence
(Sacramento) - Today Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer, Sr. in partnership with, Improve Your Tomorrow, Women’s March Sacramento, Youth Alive, and the Brady Campaign stood beside California’s youth who are saying “enough is enough” to gun violence.