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Governor Newsom signs Mathis bill expanding healthcare through joint powers agreements

Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2293, introduced by Assemblyman Mathis in 2024. The bill allows a 501(c)(3) organization to join a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the purpose of providing healthcare services.

By Tulare Times | Oct 2, 2024

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Governor Newsom signs bill supporting veterans' housing data in higher education

Sacramento – California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2567, introduced by Assemblyman Devon Mathis in 2024. The bill mandates that higher education institutions in California include data on housing for veteran students in their reports published online and submitted to the legislature.

By Tulare Times | Oct 1, 2024

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Governor Newsom signs bill enhancing services for IDD community

By Tulare Times | Sep 30, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2423, authored by Assemblyman Mathis, which mandates the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to review and update service rates for caregivers of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Community every two years. This legislative move is expected to enhance funding for local regional centers by up to $1.6 billion.

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Governor Newsom signs school safety bill encouraging tech-based security systems

By Tulare Times | Sep 25, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 960, a legislative measure introduced by Assemblyman Devon Mathis. The bill aims to encourage public and charter schools in California to implement app-based or web-based security systems. These systems are designed to enhance safety measures during active shooter incidents or natural disasters.

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Governor Newsom signs bill easing gun purchase rules for veterans

By Tulare Times | Jul 19, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1982, introduced by Assemblyman Devon Mathis. The new law permits veterans to use a Veteran Health Identification Card from the Department of Veterans Affairs as proof of veteran status to be exempt from the requirement of possessing a Firearm Safety Certificate when purchasing firearms.

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California legislature passes budget cutting $17.5M from rural community's emergency relief fund

By Tulare Times | Jun 13, 2024

Sacramento – The California State Legislature passed its 2024 Budget Bill today, which includes $17.5 million in funding cuts for water hauling in rural communities. Assemblyman Mathis issued a statement following the vote: “Today the California Legislature passed a State budget that would not adequately fund our police, our infrastructure, or our wildfire resistance. In the coming days, I’m sure we will all read detailed breakdowns about how this budget will further strain the finances of Californians while also not solving the fiscal problems that our government faces. I...

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Bill requiring domestic violence education passes Senate committee

By Tulare Times | May 29, 2024

The Senate Education Committee has passed AB 2053, a bill introduced by Assemblyman Mathis in 2024, aimed at enhancing education on adolescent relationship abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV). The legislation mandates that students be provided with information on domestic violence resources and support services when they are taught about these issues.

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5 Mathis Bills Unanimously Pass Assembly Committees Today

By Tulare Times | Apr 23, 2024

Sacramento – 5 of Assemblyman Mathis’ bills unanimously passed their respective Committees today, addressing key issues impacting the state. AB 2532, one of the bills, focuses on improving Community College nursing programs by considering residence within the college district in the admissions process. Assemblyman Mathis emphasized the importance of this bill, stating, “For far too long, the State has been suffering from a nursing shortage that has disproportionately hurt the Central Valley... My bill helps combat this crisis by allowing Community College nursing programs...

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Farmersville man arrested for pointing laser at TCSO airplane

By Tulare Times | Apr 16, 2024

Just before 9 p.m. on April 16, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office airplane, Wren-1, was performing routine patrol within the county. While flying over Farmersville, Wren-1’s flight crew was struck by a laser from the ground.

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6 Mathis Bills Unanimously Pass Committees This Week

By Tulare Times | Apr 12, 2024

Sacramento – In a significant development this week, Assemblyman Mathis saw 6 of his bills unanimously pass their respective Committees. The bills addressed crucial issues affecting California, spanning education, ecosystems, energy, Veterans, the IDD community, and agriculture.Assemblyman Devon Mathis highlighted the importance of one of the bills, stating, "With domestic abuse rates in the US rising, it’s important that our youth are provided with the domestic violence resources that are available to them should they ever need them." He emphasized the bipartisan nature...

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Mathis AG Bill to Combat Pests Passes Committee

By Tulare Times | Apr 11, 2024

Sacramento – Yesterday, the Assembly Committee on Agriculture passed AB 2745, which authorizes a County Agricultural Commissioner to levy a civil penalty against a person who maintains a premise, plant, or conveyance that is infected or infested with any pest determined to be a public nuisance and who fails to take action to rectify it.Assemblyman Mathis expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the bill, stating, "This week, the Agriculture Committee passed my bill to combat the multi-billion dollar problem of invasive pests that ravage our agricultural community."...

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Abandoned horses in Traver receive care; investigation ongoing

By Tulare Times | Apr 10, 2024

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has expressed gratitude for the public's support and concern regarding two horses found abandoned in a trailer in Traver. The horses, identified as a Bay Gelding and a Paint Mare, were removed from the property and examined by a veterinarian. They are reported to be in good condition and are now under the care of a local animal rescue organization.

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Victim injured in South Tulare shooting incident

By Tulare Times | Apr 3, 2024

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on April 3, 2024, Tulare County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) deputies and Tulare Police responded to a shooting incident near Matheny Tract in South Tulare. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that the victim had been shot multiple times and subsequently crashed their vehicle nearby. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Deputies Search for Man Who Stabbed and Robbed Another Man in Cutler

By Tulare Times | Mar 23, 2024

Deputies in Cutler, California, are on the lookout for a man who stabbed and robbed another individual at Ledbetter Park. The incident took place on March 23, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m. when deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery that resulted in a stabbing.According to reports, a 22-year-old man was stabbed multiple times during the robbery, which involved the theft of his cell phone. The victim was swiftly taken to the hospital and is currently in stable condition following the attack.As of now, the suspect remains at large, prompting deputies to...

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TCSO Detectives Arrest Three During Investigation Into Drugs Being Brought into Jails

By Tulare Times | Mar 21, 2024

Three individuals have been arrested by detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff's Office during an investigation into the smuggling of drugs into county detention facilities. The arrests took place on March 21, 2024, during a search warrant operation in the 700 block of Rinaldi in Visalia.According to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, the warrant was the result of an ongoing probe into the trafficking of drugs within the county's detention facilities. As a result of the operation, a significant amount of illegal substances and weapons were seized.Among those...

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Mathis Bill to Promote Domestic Violence Resources Passes Committee

By Tulare Times | Mar 20, 2024

Assemblyman Mathis's bill, AB 2053, aimed at promoting domestic violence resources in schools, has successfully passed the Assembly Education Committee. The bill would ensure that students are provided with information on domestic violence resources and support services when being educated about adolescent relationship abuse and intimate partner violence.Speaking after the committee's vote, Assemblyman Mathis emphasized the importance of addressing intimate partner violence, stating, "Intimate partner violence is a crisis impacting our country and victims are left...

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Mathis Bill to Protect California Military Lands Passes Committee

By Tulare Times | Mar 19, 2024

Sacramento - Today, the Assembly Judiciary Committee passed AB 2306 (Mathis – 2024), which would authorize the California Military Department to develop a Statewide policy regarding prohibited foreign actors owning property within 50 miles of a U.S. Military base or California National Guard base. Assemblyman Mathis expressed his thoughts after the vote, stating, "Our Military installations train & house our State and Nation’s Service Members and should be treated as the sensitive areas they are."Highlighting the need for such legislation, Mathis shared a concerning...

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Asm. Mathis Recognizes Service of Field Representative Rosalinda Alexander

By Tulare Times | Mar 18, 2024

Assemblyman Mathis has recognized the exceptional service of his Field Representative, Rosalinda Alexander, who has been with his District Office for over two years. Mathis commended Rosalinda for her dedication, stating, “Rosalinda has continued to raise the quality of Constituent work in my office. Seamlessly bridging the connection of our vast Community in AD-33, she has proved her empathetically hard working trait as a great asset to my office.” He expressed pride in her growth and the positive feedback he has received about her unwavering dedication.In a statement,...

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Mathis Bill to Study Benefits of Advanced Nuclear Passes Committee

By Tulare Times | Mar 18, 2024

Sacramento – Last week, the Assembly Utilities & Energy Committee passed AB 2092 (Mathis – 2024), which would authorize the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to conduct a feasibility study on the advantages of permitting & constructing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Assemblyman Mathis expressed his satisfaction, saying, "The Utilities & Energy Committee unanimously approved my bill that orders the PUC to study the benefits of SMRs." He highlighted the importance of this study in the context of California's energy goals, emphasizing the need for a smooth transition without...

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Multi-Agency Gang Operation Nets 38 Arrests & Guns, Drugs, Cash

By Tulare Times | Mar 16, 2024

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, a multi-agency gang enforcement operation coordinated by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office TAGNET resulted in a significant crackdown on criminal activities in Tulare, Tipton, Pixley, and Earlimart. The collaborative effort involved various law enforcement agencies including TCSO Deputies, Visalia Police, Tulare Police, Porterville Police, Woodlake Police, Lindsay Police, the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office, the Tulare County Probation Office, and the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Parole.As a result of the...