For Veterans Living in Ventura County
Are you a veteran living in Ventura County? Please make sure you're aware of all the federal, state and local benefits you are eligible for. The County's Veteran Services Agency is a great resource to visit. You can access their website here: https://www.ventura.org/human-services-agency/veteran-services, and thank you for your service to our nation.
Nonprofit Town Hall
Assemblymember Steve Bennett, Senator Limón and community partners came together for a Nonprofit Town Hall. Attendees received the latest updates on state legislation and learned how the budget impacts the nonprofit sector. Keynote speaker Geoff Green, CEO of CalNonprofits, shared insights on policy and advocacy opportunities for your organization.
CA Legislative Central Coast Caucus Releases Statement on Immigration Raids on Central Coast
The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus (CLCCC) released the following statement on ICE raids in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties:
New State Oversight Board's Report Highlights Need to Improve Nonprofit Contracting Practices in California. Two Bills Pending in California State Senate Deserve Governor's Support
SACRAMENTO – A new report from the state's leading oversight agency offers revealing data about the significant challenges nonprofits face in accessing and managing state funds and underscores the need to enact two pending bills.
Senior Scam Stopper in Ventura
Assemblymember Steve Bennett hosted a Senior Scam Stopper in Ventura, California.
Nonprofit of the Year
Assemblymember Bennett honored Community Action Ventura County as the District 38 Nonprofit of the Year.
Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall
Assemblymember Bennett co-hosted a Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall with Supervisor LaVere.
California to Launch Bike Highway Pilot Program Under Bennett Bill
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced AB 954 that would launch a pilot program for Caltrans to develop a bike highway program.
Bennett Bill to Create Accessibility Committee for State Parks
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced AB 1225 to establish an Accessibility Advisory Committee under the state's Department of Parks & Recreation to support the Director in making informed decisions on accessibility in the state parks system.