Working to ensure the well-being of workers and the community

Torrance - Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) today announced the introduction of a package of bills and budget requests to increase safety at the refinery in Torrance. Two years ago, an explosion at the Torrance refinery injured four workers and damaged equipment, forcing a shutdown of the refinery and raising the concerns of residents living in the surrounding area.  Last fall, Muratsuchi worked with community stakeholders to develop a six-point plan to improve safety at the Torrance refinery. 

“Never Again.”

(SACRAMENTO) -  The State Assembly today passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 1, by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), proclaiming February 19, 2017, as the 75^th Anniversary of the issuance of Executive Order 9066 and recognizing a Day of Remembrance in California. 

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D - Torrance) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 461.  The proposed measure would exempt individuals from incurring a burdensome and unfair tax liability when their student loans are forgiven under federal repayment programs.

“Refinery workers are on the front line of refinery safety”

“We must remember the past; we cannot let history repeat itself.”

(SACRAMENTO) -  ACR 10, proclaiming January 30^th Fred Korematsu Day in California, by Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) passed the Assembly today. 

(SACRAMENTO) -  Following Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State Address this morning, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) released the following statement.