San Mateo Daily Journal: State Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, introduced a bill to substantially reduce costs for affordable housing projects in the state by enabling affordable housing developers to make the best use of limited financial resources. Senate Bill 948 would shift the responsibility to hold a certain amount of money — what are called “transition reserves” — from the individual project level to a pooled reserve model operated by the Department of Housing and Community Development, according to his office.
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Half Moon Bay Review: On the state level, Sen. Josh Becker, who represents San Mateo County, introduced legislation allowing all three San Mateo community colleges to provide tuition-free courses to students who qualify. “Increasing access to higher education is life-changing,” he said. “It is one of the most important things we can do for our residents to ensure economic mobility for our entire community.”
ABC7: News anchor Kristen Sze interviewed Senator Josh Becker on his Seamless Transit bill SB 917 in the second segment of the “Getting Answers” news program.
The Almanac News: State Sen. Josh Becker introduced a bill that would require Bay Area transit agencies to coordinate their fare structures and schedules in an effort to entice riders back to public transit.
Streets Blog SF: Senator Josh Becker introduced SB 917, the Seamless Transit Transformation Act, a new bill to create a more coordinated and integrated Bay Area transit system while improving the rider experience. “We must act quickly to entice riders back to public transit — and put the rider experience front and center,” said Becker. “This legislation will help transform our system into a world-class, seamless experience for the public while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving access to jobs and housing for residents.”
San Mateo Daily Journal: A bill aiming to create a more seamless integrated Bay Area transit system that works better for riders and ultimately draws more members of the public back onto transit was introduced this week by state Sen. Josh Becker. “Right now, riding transit in our region can be a disjointed and unreliable experience. This legislation will help transform our system into a world-class, seamless experience for the public, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving access to jobs and housing for residents.”
The Jewish Journal: The California Office of Emergency Services has awarded nearly $50 million to nonprofit organizations across the state through the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced on January 24.
Patch.com: State Sen. Josh Becker (D-Peninsula) introduced a bill Monday that could make tuition free for 6,000 students in the San Mateo County Community College District. Under Senate Bill 893, the district — which includes three community colleges in San Mateo County — would expand its Promise Scholars Program, which currently can help 2,000 of the 6,000 students who qualify for the program.