SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 3 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

Assemblymember Alex Lee is proud to announce that the 2026-27 state budget allocates $4 million for the City of Newark to improve traffic safety and make housing more attainable for community members.

"The state funding will bring real, material changes for Newark residents by supporting the City's work to develop affordable housing, provide financial assistance for first-time homebuyers, and create safer streets for students and their families," said Assemblymember Lee. "I'm proud to have worked on $4 million in funding for Newark, and I'll continue to fight for the state's investment in services for Newark's residents."

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