Press Releases

In the challenging landscape of school district budget decisions in the Inland Empire, school boards are targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs as one of the first to be defunded. Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson expresses deep concern over these developments, emphasizing the vital role of these initiatives. Dr. Jackson cautions against external radical extremists leveraging a tight budget year to undermine the significance of programs that benefit our students of color, staff, and community.

Sacramento - Speaker Robert Rivas has proudly elevated Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson as the Chair of the Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services, a historic milestone that distinguishes Assemblymember Dr. Jackson as the first chairman of the newly established committee.

Moreno Valley - Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson invites the media to the inaugural State of the Black I.E. Symposium, a pivotal event dedicated to advancing equity, justice, and empowerment within the Inland Empire's Black community.

Moreno Valley — Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson has formally requested the Office of the Attorney General to expand the ongoing civil rights investigation to include allegations of sex trafficking and drug trafficking by Correctional Deputies within the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. This request is in response to recent reports concerning these activities within Riverside County's correctional facilities, which fall under the supervision of Corrections Assistant Sheriff Edward Delgado.

SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 1078, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson, has achieved a historic milestone today as Governor Gavin Newsom signed it into law. This significant legislation, designed to stop book banning in California schools, is now in effect due to the bill's urgency clause.

Sacramento - Since its passing in 1996, Proposition 209 has served as a barrier toward implementing potential programs to assist vulnerable communities who have intentionally been neglected and left behind for over 400 years. This unjust law has substantially limited the state's ability to address disparities in business contracting, education, housing, wealth, employment, and healthcare, which are deeply embedded in laws, policies, and institutions that perpetuate racial inequalities.

Sacramento — AB 1079, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson, has passed both the California State Senate and the California State Assembly, and is now headed to the Governor's desk for signature. This groundbreaking bill, which has been met with resounding support, is set to revolutionize the state's approach to combating hate crimes.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly Bill 1078, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson has achieved a significant milestone. The bill, designed to counteract book banning in California schools, successfully passed both the State Assembly and the State Senate.