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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.

TORRANCE, CA – “The South Coast AQMD has heard the concerns of South Bay residents and is proposing a ban on highly toxic hydrofluoric acid in our community.  Ending the use of this deadly chemical in the refining process is one of my top priorities as your Assemblymember and I stand with the families and refinery workers who have been at the forefront of this fight to make the region safe

Top priorities are jobs, good schools, safe neighborhoods, healthy environment  

(SACRAMENTO) -  Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) was sworn into office as the California Assemblymember for the 66th Assembly District today.