Press Releases

Assemblywoman Schiavo’s Small Business Protection Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced today that her Protect Small Business from Predatory Lending Act (AB 2116) has passed the California Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk. Similar legislation has been introduced at least three times in recent years, but previous efforts stalled before receiving final legislative approval.

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Advances Landfill Safety & Transparency Bills to Protect Communities from Public Health Crises

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced today that the Landfill Safety Act (AB 28) passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. For two years the Assemblywoman has worked to refine this legislation that would protect public health, strengthen landfill oversight, and prevent future landfill disasters like the ongoing crisis at Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

Assemblywoman Schiavo Secures Over $2.75 Million for Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys to Support Public Safety Investments, Wildfire Prevention, Housing, Seniors, Children and Foster Youth

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced today that the final 2026-27 state budget includes over $2.75 million in local investments she secured for the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys to, support public safety, emergency and wildfire prevention and response, housing, seniors, children, foster youth programs, and more.