Leaders are left with many questions about impacts of funding cuts
(Mountain View Voice) “This freeze on federal grants is illegal, immoral, and dangerous,” said state Sen. Josh Becker. “These funds support critical programs and jobs that people depend on every day. Halting them would put lives at risk, jeopardize major infrastructure projects, and hurt the economy by driving up unemployment.”
While SB 1120 does not entirely prohibit the use of AI technology, it mandates that human judgment remains central to coverage decisions
(The Mercury News) - Last year, about a quarter of all health insurance claims were denied in California — a reality mirrored nationwide that has stoked public anger toward health care companies, and led to accusations that such decisions lack human empathy.
(The Almanac) - State Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, has been appointed as chair of the Senate Committee on Energy Utilities and Communications by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, according to a press release from Becker’s office on Monday, Jan. 6.
(Spectrum News) - LOS ANGELES — During the Great Depression, around a million people of Mexican descent, many of which were U.S. Citizens, were coerced into going to Mexico with the pretense of opening up jobs for other Americans.
(Palo Alto Online) - California health insurers will be prohibited from relying solely on artificial intelligence to deny claims under new legislation that was authored by state Sen. Josh Becker and that will take effect next month.
Our history warns us that what begins as political rhetoric can lead to catastrophic actions
(The Mercury) - We have just concluded one of the most consequential presidential elections in recent history, and now we must face the reality of one of the most troubling themes of that election that may very well become policy: mass deportation.
North Fair Oaks residents unite against rising anti-immigrant rhetoric
(The Mercury) - In a nation that prides itself on being built by immigrants, North Fair Oaks — an unincorporated San Mateo County community informally known as “Little Mexico” by locals — is confronting a surge of intolerance toward immigrants, fueled by right-wing rhetoric.
(Peninsula 360 Press) - On Thursday morning, October 31, community leaders from San Mateo County joined the voice of California Senator Josh Becker to reaffirm their support for the immigrant community that today, more than ever, is attacked and lives in fear of being deported if Donald Trump comes to power.