AB 324

Allow me to interrupt your regularly scheduled Eli news and pictures to report that the bill that has been the focus of Susie's work for the past two years passed the California Assembly!

To recap, her bill would require that state and local agencies determine eligibility for assitance based on an alternative to the archaic federal poverty line. Her alternative is based on actual cost of living numbers for your county. It doesn't require that the state spend any more or less on public assistance; it changes the metric so those who need help the most will be the ones to receive it.

So we are very proud of Susie getting the bill passes 44-15. Now things move to the Senate where it will probably pass before being vetoed by Arnie.

Well, OK, I can't help myself:




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