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Forum for Parents of Children with Disabilities and their Rights in School

October 08, 2012
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(SANATA ANA, CA) – Various community leaders and non-profit organizations are working together to hold a forum for parents of children with disabilities to talk about the rights from birth through the education process.

CORREA RECEIVES DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE'S FREEDOM FIGHTER AWARD

May 16, 2013

SACRAMENTO, CA – On Monday, the California Disabled Veterans Business Alliance awarded Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) the Freedom Fighter Award.

“I am overwhelmed and deeply honored. This award is not only a distinct privilege, but a reminder that we must continue to push forward and gain new ground for our veterans who have sacrificed so much,” said Correa.

SENATOR LOU CORREA & OCAPICA TO HONOR COMMUNITY LEADERS & ORGANIZATIONS AT ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

May 13, 2013
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SANTA ANA, CA –In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, State Senator Lou Correa and the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) will hold a special evening of cultural celebration on Thursday, June 6th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Delhi Center (505 E Central Avenue, Santa Ana 92707). The program will include legislative and community updates, various cultural performances from local performing artists, and an awards ceremony for local community leaders and organizations.

CORREA APPOINTED CHAIR OF SENATE BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE

May 06, 2013

 

SACRAMENTO, CA- Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) was appointed by the Senate Rules Committee to Chair the Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions on April 1. 

Correa Honors Fallen California Peace Officers

May 06, 2013
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SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California State Senate unanimously approved Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR), 39 authored by Senator Correa. This measure designates May 6, 2013 as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, in commemoration of those noble officers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

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OCTA is Accepting Applications for the Citizens Advisory Committee

May 03, 2013

OCTA considers public participation and community leadership to be vital components of delivering successful transportation projects and services. Officials are now recruiting Orange County community leaders for openings on the volunteer Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

What is the Citizens Advisory Committee?
The CAC, a 34-member committee appointed by the OCTA Board of Directors, plays a significant role in representing a broad spectrum of community perspectives on transportation projects, studies and outreach activities.

SENATOR LOU CORREA COLLABORATES WITH VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATION OF UCLA TO HOST THE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

May 02, 2013
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Santa Ana, CA—In an effort to bring health awareness to the community, Senator Lou Correa will be collaborating with the Vietnamese Community Health organization of UCLA, to host the Community Health Fair for residents of Orange County on May 5th, 2013 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Board room of Rancho Santiago Community College District – 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana (at the corner of Main and Santa Clara).

HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DEPORTED U.S. CITIZENS CLEARS FIRST HURDLE

May 01, 2013

Sacramento, CA – Today, The Senate Committee on Education approved Senate Bill (SB) 141, authored by State Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana). This measure restores access to California colleges, universities and scholarships for young U.S. citizens, who are forced to live abroad as a result of their parents’ deportation.

“This was an important victory for young aspiring college students. SB 141 would allow U.S. born children forced out of the country, at no fault of their own, to pursue the American Dream and get a quality education,” said Correa.

ANTI-BULLYING HOTLINE MEASURE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

May 01, 2013
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SACRAMENTO, CA –State Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) announced that Senate Bill (SB) 231, a measure to establish the California Bullying and Peer Abuse Prevention Hotline (Bullying Hotline) to address issues related to youth bullying unanimously passed out of the Senate Education Committee.

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DRUGGED DRIVING MEASURE EVOLVES INTO WORKING GROUP

May 01, 2013

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Lou Correa (D – Santa Ana), joined by state-wide law enforcement and victims’ rights groups, announced the establishment of a working group with the Chair of Senate Public Safety Committee, Senator Loni Hancock (D-Berkeley), to amend Senate Bill 289, a measure that would equip law enforcement and district attorneys to arrest and prosecute drivers under the influence of drugs.

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