As Californians grapple with an affordability crisis touching nearly every aspect of daily life, they deserve a state budget that addresses their struggles. Unfortunately, this year’s budget bill does the opposite. It raises taxes on families and businesses, further driving…

CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) – Assemblyman Josh Hoover has named a sushi restaurant his Small Business of the Month for June.  Owner Alex Smbatyan took over the Japanese restaurant three years ago. Re-branded and with imaginative tweaks to the sushi concept, the…

Another bill by Assemblymember Josh Hoover would create a blueprint for schools to teach kids how social media and AI affect their mental health and behavior. “We really believe this bill is going to help prepare kids in their health…

Assemblyman Josh Hoover announced on Apr. 28 that his legislative package aimed at promoting student mental health awareness is moving forward with broad bipartisan backing. The set of bills seeks to give schools more tools to implement practices supporting academic…

“In today’s digital landscape, data overwhelmingly shows that screen time has a direct impact on our kids’ mental health. Smartphones and social media use have been shown to create distractions, contribute to depression and anxiety, increase cyberbullying, and lead to…