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Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Introduces Bill to Strengthen Ignition Interlock Program in California
RELEASE: Bill to Increase Access to Domestic Violence Services Signed Into Law
AB 689 Will Modernize Hotline Services to Include Text and Chat
SACRAMENTO – Legislation to expand access to domestic violence services, authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, has been signed into law. AB 689 will allow for survivors of domestic violence to seek help via text and other computer-based technologies.
RELEASE: Smart Parke Honored – Small Business Spotlight
SACRAMENTO – Smart Parke has been selected as part of the Small Business Spotlight for August in Assembly District 74. This Laguna Woods-based small business was founded in 2020 and provides dog/cat daycare and boarding services. From the safe suite structure to the spacious, clean interior and tons of outdoor space, Smart Parke was designed with a pet’s enjoyment in mind!
RELEASE: Legislation to Close a Dangerous Ghost Gun Loophole Passes Out of Key Fiscal Committee
AB 1057 Advances to the Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO – In an effort to strengthen California gun safety laws, AB 1057 will allow for the seizure of ghost guns when an emergency Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) or Domestic Violence R
08.20.21 Orange County receives $7 million from state to fund mental health initiatives
Excerpted from the Daily Pilot
By Lily Nguyen
Orange County officials announced Friday $7 million in state funding has been secured to support county mental health initiatives — namely, Be Well OC, which provides mental health support to residents and runs the first mental health and wellness campus countywide.
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About $5 million will be allocated toward the construction of an additional Irvine campus and the remaining $2 million will be put toward a data integration system that officials are currently building.
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RELEASE: Legislation Modernizing Domestic Violence Hotlines Approved by the Legislature
AB 689 Will Expand Access to Critical Services for Survivors
SACRAMENTO – In response to increasing rates of domestic violence reports during the COVID-19 pandemic, legislation to expand domestic violence services has received widespread, bipartisan support and is now headed to the Governor’s desk for signa
08.20.21 Local, state officials spotlight Orange County mental health services
Excerpted from the Orange County Register
By Theresa Walker
A group of state and local officials gathered at the Be Well OC mental health services hub in Orange on Friday, Aug. 19, to applaud the on-site programs that began operating in January and celebrate an infusion of $5 million in state funds to help build a second campus.
RELEASE: Orange County Receives State Funding on Two Key County Projects: Second Be Well OC Campus, System of Care Data Integration Solution
The County of Orange has received funding from the State of California to support the County’s Be Well mental health initiative along with funding for data integration in the upcoming year.