Representing the 57th District

(Sacramento) – California is facing a brain drain because of skyrocketing tuition costs at public universities and colleges. But a plan by Speaker John A. Pérez could put California back on the right track. It’s called the Middle Class Scholarship(www.middleclassscholarship.com). California State Assemblymember Roger Hernandez (D-San Gabriel Valley) says the Scholarship would cut tuition at public colleges by 2/3, for qualified students who come from working class families. Learn more in this Assembly Access Video.

(Sacramento) – California confronta una fuga de cerebros debido al alto costo de la matrícula en las universidades públicas y colegios comunitarios. Pero el plan del presidente John A. Pérez podría conducir a California al camino correcto. Este se llama la Beca Escolar de la Clase Media (www.middleclassscholarship.com). El asambleísta de California Roger Hernández (D-San Gabriel Valley) declaró que la beca recortaría la matricula en una universidad pública en dos tercios, a los estudiantes que califican y que provienen de familias de la clase trabajadora. Conozca más en este video de la Asamblea.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Roger Hernandez (D-San Gabriel Valley) introduced a new bill, Assembly Bill 1561, aimed at preventing California State University and University of California executive compensation increases from being funded by state funds or student fee revenues.  The bill also caps the maximum salary level for California State University presidents and University of California chancellors.

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Sacramento - SACRAMENTO, CA – El Asambleísta Roger Hernández (D-San Gabriel Valley) presentó un nuevo proyecto de ley, AB 1561, que busca evitar que los aumentos de compensación para los administradores de los sistemas universitarios de CSU y UC sean financiados por medio de fondos estatales o de ingresos de tarifa del estudiante. El proyecto de ley también pone un tope al máximo de salario a los cancilleres y presidentes de la Universidad Estatal de California y Universidad de California.

"Aumentar los salarios a los administradores mientras aumenta la matricula, y haciéndolo sucesivamente sobre las espaldas de los estudiantes que tienen cuentan con menos clases a disposición , salones llenos, y menos ayuda financiera es inaceptable,” comentó Hernández. “Esta ley asegurará que los administradores de los sistemas de CSU y UC no se beneficien a costa de los impuestos del estado y los estudiantes.

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January 12, 2012

Dear Community Member:

My office is now accepting nominations for the "Remarkable Women of the 57th Assembly District Awards." It is my pleasure to invite you in assisting me in identifying remarkable women from our District during the month of March, commonly recognized as 'Woman's History Month.'

I respectfully ask you to take time in nominating a woman that lives within the 57th Assembly District that has made a significant contribution to our community or meaningful impact in your life. The 57th Assembly District includes the cities of Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, La Puente, West Covina, Irwindale, Industry, and the San Gabriel Valley unincorporated communities of Valinda, North Whittier, Charter Oak, Bassett, Vincent, Avocado Heights and Ramona.

One remarkable woman from each city will be chosen as well as one overall representative from our local unincorporated communities. Last year, I had the pleasure of recognizing six exemplary women, which included: Ms. Ginny Dadaian of Azusa, Mrs. Lina Ledford of Covina, Marguerite Lopez of Irwindale, Honorable Anita Perez of La Puente, Ruth Weir of West Covina. Mrs. Bettie Nixon of Baldwin Park was recognized as the Women of the Year representing the 57th Assembly District in 2011.

Nominations are due March 1, 2012 and can be delivered via post mail, email, fax, or drop-off to my District Office located at 100 N. Barranca St., Suite 895 in West Covina.

If you have any questions or require any other information, please feel free to contact Claudia Goytia, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Iso Nakasato, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at (626) 960-4457.

Sincerely,

Roger Hernández Assistant Majority Whip
Assemblymember, 57th District

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 761 with great bi-partisan support, 74 to 0. Assemblymember Roger Hernandez (D-San Gabriel Valley) authored AB 761, allowing doctors of optometry to administer simple tests that check patients for red eyes (RPS Adeno Detector) and dry eyes (TearLab), which are already within the scope of their practice. This legislation will now be referred to the Senate.

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Sacramento - After the Governor’s annual State of the State Address, Assemblymember Roger Hernandez (D-San Gabriel Valley) said the Governor has provided state lawmakers with a reasonable starting point to close the $9.1 billion gap between revenues and expenditures. Along with his Democratic colleagues, Assemblymember Hernandez says he’s ready to work with the Governor to once again make the hard choices and the cuts necessary to balance the books, while still protecting the services, schools, and public safety most needed by working families. Here’s more in this Assembly Access video.

(Sacramento) – Después de la presentación de la Cuenta Pública Anual del Estado del gobernador, el asambleísta Roger Hernández (D-San Gabriel Valley) declaró que el gobernador ha proporcionado a los legisladores con un razonable punto de partida para clausurar el déficit de $9.1 mil millones de dólares entre el gasto y los recursos. Junto a sus colegas demócratas, el asambleísta indicó que él está listo para trabajar con el gobernador para una vez más hacer los recortes y difíciles decisiones para balancear la caja fiscal, y a la misma vez proteger los servicios, escuelas, y la seguridad publica muy necesitada por las familias trabajadoras. Conozca más en este video de Assembly Access.

(Sacramento) - Every day can be a dangerous day for California's law enforcement officers. And, unfortunately, sometimes those dangers are far too real. Assemblymember Roger Hernández (D-East Los Angeles County) has a unique understanding of the risks being taken and sacrifices being made by those in the law enforcement community. That's why Assemblymember Hernández co-sponsored the resolution marking May 2, 2011 as California Peace Officers Memorial Day. Here's the full story in this Assembly Web Report.