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'Assemblymember Marie Waldron'
Assemblymember Waldron -Why Do We Still Fall Back And Spring Forward?
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – In 2018, 60% of California’s voters supported Proposition 7, which was aimed at eliminating the bi-annual ritual of moving clocks back in the fall and forward in the spring. Daylight saving time was first imposed as a temporary energy saving measure during World War I, and was re-instated during World War […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -We Have Adjourned
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -The Legislature adjourned September 14th. We will reconvene for the second half of the 2023 – 2024 session January 3rd. Several of my bills received final legislative approval last week. These include AB 1233, to help reduce opioid-related deaths in tribal communities by mandating assistance to tribal governments applying for naloxone and […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Bipartisan Healthcare Legislation
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – Bills that made it through the Senate and Assembly by the “House of Origin Deadline on June 2nd must pass a final floor vote by September 14, when we adjourn for the year. Approximately 1100 bills are currently pending in both houses and the Governor will have until October 14 to sign […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Supporting Local Firefighters
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -Local fire departments are essential for public safety. By responding rapidly to wildfires and other emergencies, they save countless lives. Ensuring they have the means to perform this critical task has been a big priority for me in Sacramento. Through recent budget cycles, I have obtained almost $14 million for fire agencies in […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Preventing Child Trafficking
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – Human trafficking is the second largest and fastest growing illicit industry, after drug trafficking. Worldwide, it’s estimated that there are over 40 million victims of human trafficking. 75% are women and girls, 25% are children. Recent studies indicate that San Diego County has become a human trafficking hub, and with up […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Businesses Are On The Hook, Again!
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -During the pandemic, the Employment Development Department (EDD) virtually collapsed, and legislative offices like mine stepped into the breach. My office alone handled over 3,000 unemployment cases. Solving that immediate crisis was critical for constituents needing their unemployment benefits, but the bill to cover those payments has come due. Twenty-two states, including […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – CA’s New Budget – Some Positives
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – California’s $310.6 billion budget for the new Fiscal Year was approved in mid-June. Trailer bills that make specific funding allocations for state agencies and programs are receiving approval and in many cases are still under review. As often happens, politically expedient wants are often placed above essentials. For example, spending plans […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Here to Serve
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – As the Assembly representative for the 75th District, which includes the eastern and northern two-thirds of San Diego County, I’m reaching out to let you know about the services available through my District Office (DO). My staff and I are honored and excited to represent you, and to provide any assistance […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Affordable Homeowners’ Insurance?
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -As Vice Chair of the Assembly Emergency Management Committee, I participated in a Joint Informational Hearing with the Assembly Insurance Committee on June 14. Discussions involved the current crisis facing the state’s insurance industry, specifically related to wildfires and the usefulness of Catastrophe Modeling to assess risks for homeowners. Catastrophe modeling is a […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Help For Rural California
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -The 75th Assembly District, which I am honored to represent in Sacramento, covers the largely rural eastern two-thirds of San Diego County, and is home to much of our agricultural areas and tribal governments. Unfortunately, much of that area lies within a Very High Fire Risk Severity zone and needs reliable, sustainable […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Assembly Nonprofit of the Year
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -On June 7, California’s annual Nonprofits Day ceremony was held on the South Lawn of the State Capitol. The ceremony salutes nonprofits that do so much to improve our communities and enhance our lives. This year, 113 nonprofits from throughout California were honored. For a full list of honorees by region, please […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Advancing Important Legislation
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – This year, the “House of Origin Deadline” was June 2nd, the final day for bills to pass the house in which they were first introduced. Any bills that failed to pass by the deadline have died. Legislation that made it through included AB 1741, which I introduced to help solve the shortage […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -It’s Always Wildfire Season
Assemblymember Marie Waldron-May was Wildfire Preparedness Month, with the danger of wildfires increasing as we head into summer. Last winter’s record rainfall generated a massive amount of fuel throughout California, and San Diego County is no exception. Drive down almost any road in the backcountry and you’ll see overgrown and increasingly dry vegetation everyplace you […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -San Diego County Is Wine Country
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -Last week was Wine Week in San Diego County, a celebration of the contributions our local vintners make to our economy and lifestyle. As a member of the Assembly Select Committee on Wine, I do all I can to support this vital part of San Diego’s agricultural industry, sustaining San Diego County’s […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Combatting Deadly Fentanyl
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -On Tuesday, May 9th, we recognized National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Each month, fentanyl claims the lives of 500 Californians and nationally, fentanyl overdose deaths more than tripled over the past few years. I serve on the state’s first Select Committee on Fentanyl, Opioid Addiction, and Overdose Prevention. I intend to bring attention to […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Help for Small Businesses
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, employing well over 90% of California’s workers. As a small business owner, my experience coping with overbearing bureaucracy and unnecessary regulations were some of the main reasons I first ran for public office. Obviously, California should do more to encourage small business formation and […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Rural Healthcare Access
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -Millions of Californians live in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), many located in rural parts of the state, like in my district. Improving access to healthcare for those living in underserved areas has been a major focus for me in Sacramento. The California Health Foundation notes that rural residents including tribal lands, […]
Read More →Assemblywoman Waldron – Scholarships for Women
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -One of my passions in public service is encouraging young women to fulfill their life’s potential by taking full advantage of available educational opportunities. As a member of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, I am happy to spread the word about the Minerva Scholarship program. Now in its fourth year, the scholarship was […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – California’s Business Climate – Better, or Worse?
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -California has long been recognized for its unfriendly business climate. During the pandemic, a bad situation got worse when the state forced thousands of mostly small businesses to shut down, driving many companies into bankruptcy and forcing layoffs for thousands of workers. The last thing we need now are more laws imposing […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Fentanyl Crisis Hits Tribal Communities
Sacramento, CA -Assemblymember Marie Waldron -On March 28 th , the Native American Caucus held a hearing in Sacramento to discuss fentanyl’s impact on tribal communities and to raise awareness along with identifying solutions to the crisis. As a member of the Caucus, I was extremely honored to take part in this eye-opening discussion. Participants […]
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