Laura Friedman

member of California Assembly

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California developers can provide fewer parking spaces in new buildings located a half mile from major transit stops, thanks to Gov. Newsom recently signing AB 2097.

Will fewer parking spaces mean more affordable housing?

California developers can provide fewer parking spaces in new buildings located a half mile from major transit stops, thanks to Gov. Newsom recently signing AB 2097.

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Next week, EDD will start processing new weekly payments to millions of unemployed Californians.

How one state assemblywoman is trying to help constituents get unemployment benefits

Next week, EDD will start processing new weekly payments to millions of unemployed Californians.

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