The article discusses the arrest of a man who worked in the campaign office of Alabama State Senator Tom Butler. The man, Christopher Matthew Henderson, was charged with a murder in Harvest, Alabama. However, the article does not mention any specific policy...
Senator LaPhonza Butler, president of SEIU Local 2015, has been named as one of the 100 most influential African-Americans by The Root for her work in the political, economic, and social spaces. Butler has been instrumental in leading efforts to raise the...
California Senator Laphonza Butler visited Southern California (SoCal) to champion the importance of the Black press and mental health. The senator’s visit highlighted her determination to push for mental health reform, particularly in communities of...
The article discusses the future of LaPhonza Butler’s Senate seat following California’s primary in 2024. Butler, who filled Kamala Harris’ position after she became Vice President, is not seeking re-election. The main contenders for the...
US Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler from California have introduced legislation titled ‘The Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act’. The act seeks to preserve 61.13 acres of land in San Diego County for the Jamul Indian Village, a...
The article discusses Californian Senator Laphonza Butler’s call to the federal government for a $400 billion investment into the care economy. This request is part of President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, aiming to improve infrastructure, create...
The article discusses how LaPhonza Butler, a political strategist and former president of SEIU Local 2015, is urging for increased voter protections in the United States. She specifically calls out Republican Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas,...
The article discusses Senator Laphonza Butler’s call for reform in the cannabis industry in California, specifically addressing issues of racial inequity. She emphasizes the need to prioritize communities and individuals adversely affected by the war on...
California Senator Laphonza Butler has addressed a letter to President Joe Biden, requesting federal assistance for the San Diego Migrant Center, which is facing closure due to lack of funds. The center, which has been instrumental in providing care and...
The article discusses California Senator Laphonza Butler’s commitment to prioritizing the Black community. Butler, an advocate for union workers, is the first Black woman to occupy this position in California’s 30th Senate District. She is...
The article discusses the advocacy of José Rolón, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Senator Tammy Baldwin for LGBTQ rights. It highlights Rolón’s personal journey as a gay father and his role as an influencer, raising awareness about LGBTQ families....
The article discusses the efforts of US Senators Patty Murray and Bob Casey to challenge a ban on books featuring LGBTQ characters in LaPhonza Butler’s Mississippi school libraries. The two senators have written to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, asking...
California Senator Sydney K. Kamlager is pressing for more police reform throughout the state, focusing on issues like police use of force, de-escalation training, and transparency in misconduct cases. The senator’s emphasis lies on two pieces of...
The article focuses on California Senator Laphonza Butler and her commitment to addressing issues pertinent to the Black community. Senator Butler is the first Black woman elected to represent the 30th District of California and she is known for her...
California Senator Connie Leyva and Senator Steve Bradford, along with Assembly Member Sydney Kamlager, are pressing for more federal funding for migrant services. They are advocating for the continuation of the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) and...
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler from California have introduced a bill to posthumously award Muhammad Ali the Congressional Gold Medal. The bill, named the Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act, seeks to honor the late boxing legend’s...
California Senator Laphonza Butler has called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide more support to San Diego’s migrant shelter crisis. Butler has been working on this matter with Senator Alex Padilla, who has been vocal about his...
The article discusses Senator Laphonza Butler’s commitment to addressing issues affecting the African American community in California. As the new Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), Butler is focusing on areas such as healthcare,...
Georgia State Sen. Gloria Butler, a Democrat who has served in the Georgia state Senate since 1999, has announced her retirement at the end of her current term in 2022. Butler, who represents District 55, is known for her work on healthcare, education, and...
Georgia State Senator Gloria Butler has announced plans to retire at the end of her current term. Serving for 24 years, Butler was the first Black woman to hold the position of Senate Democratic Leader, a role she has held since 2011. Throughout her tenure,...
Georgia State Senator Gloria Butler announced her retirement after 26 years of service. Butler, who is the Democratic leader in the Senate, has represented District 55 since 1999. She has been involved in various policy areas, including education, health and...
U.S. Senators Laphonza Butler (California) and Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota) have introduced a bill to reform the Congressional redistricting process. The Fair Maps Act seeks to end partisan gerrymandering by establishing independent redistricting commissions in...
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Deborah Jordan announced that over $500 million will be allocated for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure upgrades in California. The...
The article discusses Laphonza Butler, a former advisor to Kamala Harris, who is rumored to be on the list of potential nominees to replace Harris as a senator for California. Governor Gavin Newsom will be responsible for the appointment. Details about...
The article features LaPhonza Butler, the newly appointed U.S. Senator from California, who has replaced former Senator Alex Padilla. The main policy areas being considered by Senator Butler are labor laws, economic recovery, and healthcare. Notably, she...
