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Implementation of Chip Europay, Mastercard, and Visa/Tap Cards for California Electronic Benefit Transfer

Implementation of Chip Europay, Mastercard, and Visa/Tap Cards for California Electronic Benefit Transfer This notice is to inform Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Merchants currently accepting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and/or cash benefits on the California Electronic Benefit Transfer card (EBT) that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is upgrading its magstripe EBT…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approve Creation of Independent Ethics Commission and Ethics Reform

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approve Creation of Independent Ethics Commission and Ethics Reform Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Chair Lindsey P. Horvath that directs the creation of an independent Ethics Commission and ethics reform measures to improve transparency and create…

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TOMORROW: Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Kathryn Barger to Host Press Conference for Consistency and Transparency on Countywide Ballot Measures

TOMORROW: Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Kathryn Barger to Host Press Conference for Consistency and Transparency on Countywide Ballot Measures WHAT: Los Angeles County Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell and Kathryn Barger will join community leaders to discuss their motion calling for consistency and transparency in countywide ballot measures. Currently, Los Angeles County voters receive a fiscal analysis only…

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Barger Issues Statement on Homeless Count Results and Supreme Court Homeless Encampment Ruling

Barger Issues Statement on Homeless Count Results and Supreme Court Homeless Encampment Ruling  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger released the following statement regarding the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority’s 2024 Los Angeles Homeless Count results and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on homeless encampments: “Today’s Point in Time Count results estimate that Los Angeles County…

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Senator Portantino Honors Community Leaders & Activists in Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Senator Portantino Honors Community Leaders & Activists in Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Pasadena, CA – In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) recognized AAPI women, businesses and nonprofit organizations Friday, May 31st in Pasadena. The event highlighted the rich cultural heritage…

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Assemblymember Mike Fong’s Emergency Preparedness Workshop – June 8

Assemblymember Mike Fong’s Emergency Preparedness Workshop Event Date Saturday, June 08, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location Barnes Park Service Club House 440 S. McPherrin Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754 Hosted by Assemblymember Mike Fong in partnership with the Asian Youth Center and Tzu Chi Foundation Contact Information Phone #: (626) 457-4918 Stay prepared…

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Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Supervisors’ Majority Vote to Extend and Impose More Rent Caps in Unincorporated Areas 

Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Supervisors’ Majority Vote to Extend and Impose More Rent Caps in Unincorporated Areas  Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to extend the current 4% rental increase cap on rental units located in unincorporated areas for another six…