Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Continue Implementation of Affordable Care Act - press release

SACRAMENTO – As the state launches its health benefit exchange today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a package of bills to continue implementing federal health care reform in California.

“While extreme radicals in Washington shut down our government, here in California we’re taking action to extend decent health care to millions of families,” said Governor Brown.

Gov Brown signs more legislation

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills.

Governor Brown Directs State Agencies to Revise Flammability Standards

SACRAMENTO – In an effort to protect public safety by reducing the use of toxic flame retardants, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today directed state agencies to revise flammability standards for upholstered furniture sold in the state.

Governor Brown Issues Statement on President Obama's Support of Same-Sex Marriage

SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding President Obama's support of same-sex marriage:

"Equality before the law is a pillar of American democracy. I applaud President Obama's support for the right of same-sex couples to marry."

Gov. Brown Announces Appointments

Shanda Chaudhry, 36, of West Sacramento, has been appointed assistant deputy director of legislation at the California Technology Agency. She has served as senior legislative aide to Senator Curren Price since 2008. She was a senior legislative aide from 2004 to 2008 and an executive assistant from 2003 to 2004 to Senate President pro Tempore Don Perata. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $90,000. Chaudhry is a Democrat.