The writers strike matters
Every television series or film begins and ends with writers. They pen the iconic lines that actors deliver, like “Just one more thing,” “There’s...
Recognizing the toll of fentanyl
On Tuesday, May 9th, we recognized National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Each month, fentanyl claims the lives of 500 Californians and nationally, fentanyl overdose deaths...
Fentanyl crisis hits tribal communities
On March 28th, the Native American Caucus held a hearing in Sacramento to discuss fentanyl’s impact on tribal communities and to raise awareness along...
Preserving dignity and autonomy
There are over 400,000 people living with Down syndrome in the United States. About 5,100 babies are born with Down syndrome each year, about...
Don’t let CPUC squeeze ratepayers
For years California has had the nation’s highest energy costs. Recent price increases for natural gas have added to the misery, and have led...
Safety is government’s responsibility
Public safety should be government’s top priority. That’s why I’m supporting a new legislative initiative in Sacramento that will enhance public safety by restoring...
Training benefits owners and dogs
Behavioral issues in dogs are one of the biggest reasons owners decide not to keep them — but they don’t have to be! With...
Setting goals for the 75th in 2023
California is increasingly unaffordable. We have the nation’s most expensive housing and the highest energy costs. We must reform policies that increase costs and...
New year bringing new laws
Bills passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor usually go into effect on January 1st of the following year. For better or...
New year, bills approaching
On Dec. 5 the Legislature met for a formal organizational session. The main purpose was to swear in members for the 2023- 2024 session,...
