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Learn MoreHolds Inaugural Hearing on Select Committee on Native American Affairs
(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D – Highland) held a press conference today to highlight the securing of $10 million for the Tribal Youth Diversion Program in the 2019-2020 California state budget. This marks an increase of nearly $9 million from the previous year’s funding.
(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D – Highland), Chairman of the Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs, issued the following statement on the passing of Larry N. Olinger, Vice Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council:
“It is with great sadness that Indian Country has lost a leader. Larry N. Olinger, Vice Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council, paved the way for many of us. His leadership throughout his life will always carry on in our hearts and minds.”
(Sacramento, CA) – The first two bills by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D – Highland), AB 1183 and AB 1662, were signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. AB 1183 sets accountability for vessel operators and AB 1662 provides equity to Native American tribes to reclaim ancestral human remains and cultural items.
(Sacramento, CA) – The first two of Assemblymember James C. Ramos’s (D – Highland) bills, AB 1183 setting accountability for vessel operators and AB 1662 providing equity to Native American tribes to reclaim ancestral human remains and cultural items head to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk to be signed into law.
