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Quirk-Silva and Assembly Leaders Announce “Degrees Not Debt” Higher Education Budget Package

(Sacramento) – Students and parents joined Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Orange County), Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount) and members of the Assembly Budget and Higher Education Committees for a State Capitol news conference to announce a higher education budget package designed to reduce student debt and make college affordability a reality for millions of students. “We know there are students that are not only struggling to pay for their college but for their housing and for food,” said Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva.

Housing Committee Approves Quirk-Silva Resolution to Help Future Homeowners

(SACRAMENTO) – the Assembly Housing & Community Development Committee approved Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 4 by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Orange County) and Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona). AJR 4 calls upon the President of the United States to save California homeowners hundreds of dollars per year in mortgage fees by reinstating an Obama-era Federal Housing Administration (FHA) rule.

Quirk-Silva Honors Orange County Leader as Woman of the Year

Annual Ceremony held in recognition of Women’s History Month

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva (D-Orange County) and the California State Assembly honored 4th District PTA President Beverly Berryman as the 65th Assembly District Woman of the Year. Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva recognized the Orange County leader for her accomplishments as a strong advocate for chilhood development and education during the annual Assembly Floor ceremony.

Quirk-Silva Honors Orange County Leader as Woman of the Year

Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva (D-Orange County) and the California State Assembly honored 4th District PTA President Beverly Berryman as the 65th Assembly District Woman of the Year. Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva recognized the Orange County leader for her accomplishments as a strong advocate for chilhood development and education during the annual Assembly Floor ceremony. 

More Than Ever, Listening To Other Points Of View Is Critical

 Along with many Californians, I’m concerned about the current state of politics. There’s too much yelling, finger pointing, and blaming the other person. 

A disturbing trend of politicians in essence telling one another to “shut up” is becoming commonplace. Free speech is the backbone of our democracy, but it’s being cast aside more and more as elected leaders treat it as some sort of inconvenience rather than a fundamental right. Both political parties share blame in this.

Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva Presses for Resolution after Anaheim Discord

ANAHEIM – Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva (D - Orange County) issued the following statement today in response to the video footage showing an off-duty Los Angeles police officer firing his gun during a confrontation with teenagers, and the subsequent gathering of hundreds of people that took to the streets of Anaheim for a sprawling protest on Wednesday night.

Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva and CFA Announce Bill that Freezes Cost in Public Colleges and Universities

SACRAMENTO—Today, California State Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and leaders of the California Faculty Association (CFA) held a press conference to address students and faculty on the campus of Sacramento State University to announce a new bill that will place a moratorium on student tuition and fees at California’s public community colleges and state universities.

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