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Sacramento, CA – For the 41st Assembly District’s 2017 “Nonprofit of the Year,” Assemblymember Chris Holden has chosen to honor Shoes That Fit, a nonprofit organization based in Claremont that provides athletic shoes to kids in need.

“It is my pleasure to recognize Shoes That Fit as the 41^st Assembly District’s Nonprofit of the Year” said Assemblymember Holden (AD-41). “Through the simple gift of a new pair of shoes, this organization has changed the lives of thousands of students and helped empower them to reach their highest potential.”

Sacramento, CA – Twenty-five small businesses from throughout the 41st Assembly District were nominated this year for consideration and in a ceremony in Sacramento yesterday, Assemblymember Chris Holden honored La Verne resident and local area Sport Clips franchise owner Arif Taj as the “Small Business of the Year” for the 41st Assembly District.

Sacramento, CA – Today, the California Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget, the final agreement between the legislature and Governor Jerry Brown.  The budget increases spending to $125 billion but continues to grow reserves, including the Rainy Day Fund to $9.9 billion. Assemblymember Chris Holden released the following statement:

Sacramento (CA) – The California Legislative Black Caucus, California Latino Legislative Caucus, California Legislative Women’s Caucus, and California Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, have expressed strong concern over the technology industry’s lack of diversity in their board, management, and technical roles. Although a few companies have made attempts to address the lack of diversity in Silicon Valley, the efforts currently put forth in the industry leave much to be desired.