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In 1970, the first Pride March was held on June 28 in New York City to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion that put LGBTQ rights in the spotlight. Since that original 51-block parade, as more and more LGBTQ people have come out and our visibility has increased, Pride is now celebrated around the world – including all the fun and meaningful events San Diego Pride puts on every July.
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Pivoting Our Approach to Housing
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At the start of the year, my colleagues and I committed to developing a comprehensive, successful approach to housing production. We remain dedicated to that goal, but due to COVID-19 and the economic fallout that has accompanied it, we must pivot our approach.
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Senate Budget Approach Would Aid California Recovery
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Just as so many Californians are re-configuring household budgets in order to weather the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 health crisis, the California State Senate is examining budget solutions that could help heal the impact of the pandemic on the state's economic recovery and on our people.
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Adapting the People's Work During the Pandemic
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Despite COVID-19 being at the forefront of our legislative concerns and priorities, we have not let the virus get in the way of our ability to do the People's Work.
The Senate resumed session on May 11, following the Assembly's return on May 4. As we continue to work on legislation and policy, we also are taking careful precautions to ensure the public health protocols are followed in an effort to ensure the safety of Senators, our staffs, and the public as we begin to once again conduct the business of California and work on ways to address issues like COVID-19, wildfires, housing, and the economy.
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We're Here to Help If You've Lost Work Due to COVID-19
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The COVID-19 crisis has deeply affected our California workforce and the volume of unemployment insurance claims is higher than anything the state has seen before. Since the surge in demand started in mid-March, $16.1 billion in unemployment assistance has been paid out, for a total of 5.1 million claims. This crisis has created challenges with processing these claims, and I share the frustration that so many California workers are experiencing right now.
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All Californians are familiar with the devastation wildfires have had on our state. While last year's wildfire season was not as deadly as 2017 or 2018, in large part due to the state's increased fire prevention and suppression efforts, this year's wildfire season is already off to a disturbingly robust start.
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San Diego Tops the Census Response Chart
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Well done, San Diego! 66 percent of households in the city have responded to the Census! We're hot on the heels of our northern neighbor in the race for the highest response rate of all cities across the country with more than 1 million residents.
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Congratulations, 2020 Graduates!
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A huge congratulations to all students graduating this spring! I know this moment is probably not what you pictured when you first began your studies years ago, but your achievement is still just as impressive and worthy of celebration. Finishing a program of study is no easy feat, but you've done it! I'm proud of you and excited to see what your future holds.
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