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Bains bill would create school funding waiver for immigration raids

Federal immigration raids could be added to the list of reasons schools can cite when seeking attendance-based funding if a bill from Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains is signed into law. 

Under the bill from Bains, D-Delano, schools that see a decline in attendance following an immigration enforcement action could still receive funding as they would in the event of other outstanding circumstances.

California Democrat urges Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph to resign

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Days after telling lawmakers the California Air Resources Board she oversees does not analyze how its clean air rules could impact costs to drivers and consumers, Liane Randolph is now facing calls to resign.

Democratic Assemblywoman Jasmeet Bains, D-Delano, on Friday urged Randolph to step down.

Dr. Bains responds to GOP attack on healthcare

(Sacramento, CA) May 12, 2025 – Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) released the following statement after Congressional Republicans revealed their planned devastating cuts to American healthcare.

Asm. Dr. Jasmeet Bains questions why Scrivner doesn’t face child sex abuse charges

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains is seeking answers from the state Attorney General’s Office on why former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner isn’t facing child sexual abuse charges.

In a news release on Wednesday, Bains (D-Delano) noted a lengthy investigation determined Scrivner got into bed with and inappropriately touched a child — but wasn’t charged with a crime reflecting those findings.