Recent News in the 13th District

Legislators in Favor of Affordable Housing Fee
February 27, 2015

Daily Journal: With Californians reportedly spending disproportionate amounts of their income on housing and a growing scarcity of affordable places to live in the Bay Area, local legislators are cautiously optimistic about a package of legislation proposed to address the statewide crisis.

California Bill Seeks to Curb Antibiotic Resistance in Nursing Homes
February 27, 2015

Inquirer.Net: A bill to ensure the proper use of antibiotics in California nursing homes has been introduced in the State Legislature, following the recent disclosure that drug-resistant bacteria may have infected as many as 179 patients at a Southern California medical center and is suspected in at least two deaths at the facility.

San Mateo Officials Against Using Recycled Tires for Park
February 23, 2015

Daily Journal: As questions surrounding the impacts using of recycled tires on synthetic turf fields surface, the San Mateo City Council is treading carefully as it plans a multi-million dollar revamp of Los Prados Park.

Critics Say EPA Played Dual Role in Recycled Tire Controversy
February 21, 2015

San Francisco Chronicle: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has terminated its longtime campaign to promote the use of recycled tires on artificial turf fields and playgrounds, amid growing concern from critics in California and elsewhere who fear the material poses a health risk to people.

Press Releases

Senator Jerry Hill Introduces Bill To Enhance Transparency for the Use of Cell Phone Intercept Technology - February 27, 2015
La Honda All Volunteer Fire Brigade 7th Annual “Oughta Be A Law … or Not” Contest - February 27, 2015
Senator Jerry Hill Introduces Legislation to Combat 'Nightmare Bacteria' - February 24, 2015
South San Francisco Seniors Join Forces with Senator Jerry Hill and California National Guard to Send 750 Valentines to Guardsmen Overseas - February 14, 2015
Hill Introduces Bill to Require Ignition Interlock Devices for Convicted Drunk Drivers - December 29, 2014
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