CSU Legislative Report
August 25, 2009 VOL. 4, NO. 13


Sponsored Bills Few Steps from Governor
The Board of Trustees’ two sponsored bills dealing with the nursing doctorate and alumni affinity programs have been moving on a steady course through the legislative process this session. Both bills are now only a few short steps from the Governor’s desk. More »

A Reformed California?
In July of 2009 the Public Policy Institute of California conducted a survey that found that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger personal approval rating had reached its lowest since becoming Governor, going down to 28 percent. The legislature’s approval rating, at 17 percent, had also sunk to a record low with only 14 percent of Californians stating they thought the state was headed in the right direction. More »

Musical Chairs Could Have Statewide Impact
How can the 10th Congressional district special election impact the Governor’s race? Capitol tongues are wagging at the possibility of the special elections this Congressional race may trigger. More »

Key Advocacy Dates
September 11 - Legislature Adjourns for the year

October 11 - Last day for Governor to sign or veto bills

Legislative Profile: John Pérez
Assembly member John A. Pérez was elected to represent the 46th District in Los Angeles in 2008.Assembly member Pérez grew up in the working class communities of El Sereno and Highland Park. More »


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