María Elena Durazo

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California has some of the highest business operating costs in the nation, and many small employers in Los Angeles cite labor regulations and licensing requirements as reasons for relocating or closing. What is your position on streamlining state licensing processes and reducing duplicative compliance requirements for small businesses in your district?

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Los Angeles has a large population of hotel, janitorial, and garment workers who are disproportionately low-income immigrants. What specific legislation have you authored or championed in the State Senate to strengthen wage theft enforcement, improve workplace safety, and expand organizing rights for these workers?

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Many veterans in the Los Angeles area face long wait times for state-administered benefits and housing assistance. What have you done in the State Senate to improve the speed and accessibility of California's veterans' services programs for constituents in your district who have served in the military?