Measure to Crack Down on Fentanyl Possession Passes through the Assembly
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) issued the following statement after AB 701 passed the Assembly Floor vote yesterda
Villapudua Issues Statement on Revised Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) released the following statement today in response to the Governor’s May Revise.
Flood Management Infrastructure Prioritized in Revised Budget Proposal
$40 Million for San Joaquin River Floodplain Restoration Receives Crucial Support
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) applauded the Governor’s inclusion of $40 million for the San Joaquin River Floodplain restoration in his revised budget proposal.
After Push from Villapudua, Stockton Unified Reinstates Position to Support Native American Students
STOCKTON – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) released the following statement today after the Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) Board of Trustees voted to reinstate the Native American Indian Center’s coordinator position.
Measure to Better Enforce Against Fentanyl Dealing Clears Major Hurdle
AB 701 (Villapudua) Passes out of Assembly Committee on Public Safety
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) released the following statement after AB 701 passed out of the Assembly Committee
Bill aims to ease truck driver shortage
CHICO, Calif. — Lawmakers are trying to ease the ongoing truck driver shortage with a new bill.
Under AB 376, introduced by San Joaquin Valley Democrat Carlos Villapudua, Cal Grant C would become open for students enrolled in entry-level driver training program. Lawmakers say programs can be costly and they don't currently qualify for the Cal Grant because they're typically less than four months in length.
Villapudua says he not only wants to attract prospective drivers, but dispel truck driver stereotypes.
State Funding to Provide Needed Renovations for Local Library
Cesar Chavez Central Library Awarded $10 Million Grant
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – The California State Library recently announced the award of $10 million to the Cesar Chavez Central Library.
Regional Transit Project Receives Major Funding Boost
Valley Link Rail Project Awarded $25 Million to Advance Development
San Joaquin Valley – The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced on Monday the award of $25 million to the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority for the Valley Link Rail Project.
Lawmakers propose $4.5B flood protection bond measure
CHICO, Calif. — Californians could be voting on a major flood protection bond next November.
State lawmakers are pushing a $4.5 billion bond measure which would help fund water infrastructure projects across the state. The bill's author, San Joaquin Valley Democratic Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua, said the language is not yet set in stone, but that funds from the bond would go to the Department of Water Resources (DWR).
Latino Caucus Foundation Announces 2023 Statewide Scholarship Program
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) is pleased to share that the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) has begun accepting online applications for a scholarship oppor