Articles written by Assemblymember Marie Waldron
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The Legislature must lead
COVID-19 has claimed the lives of about 1.8 million people worldwide,... — Updated 1/20/2021
New laws for 2021
On Jan. 1, hundreds of new laws went into effect. Many are non-controversial or... — Updated 1/14/2021
Back to Sacramento
On Jan. 11, 80 Assemblymembers and 40 Senators will return to Sacramento for the... — Updated 1/7/2021
Helping the helpers
The holiday season is traditionally a time of giving. It’s also appropriate at... — Updated 12/30/2020 Full story
Native CA wildlife support continues
I introduced AB 1031 in 2017 to establish the Native California Wildlife... — Updated 12/23/2020
It's way past time to fix EDD
The Employment Development Department has clearly not been up to the task of... — Updated 12/16/2020
The new session amid COVID-19
On Dec. 7, the organizational session for the State Assembly’s 2021-2022... — Updated 12/9/2020
Support our small businesses
Nov. 28 was ‘Small Business Saturday,’ a day to patronize local small... — Updated 12/2/2020
Does California owe you money?
The state could owe you money. The holiday season is fast approaching and many... — Updated 11/24/2020
New legislative session begins Dec. 7
The Legislature will open Dec. 7 with the swearing in of all members and start... — Updated 11/19/2020
Coping with stress
This has been a tough year for all of us. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has... — Updated 11/10/2020
Small business needs our help
California’s small businesses employ over 7 million people and make up 95% of... — Updated 11/4/2020
Historic mental health advances
This session, I am honored to be recognized as a "Mental Health Super Hero" by... — Updated 10/2/2020
What can we do about wildfires?
This year, devastation from California’s wildfires is at record levels of... — Updated 9/23/2020 Full story
Now it's up to the governor
With the final adjournment of the Legislature Monday, Aug. 31, hundreds of bills... — Updated 9/19/2020 Full story
The 2019-2020 session is history
The 2019-2020 legislative session ended Monday, Aug. 31. During the two-year... — Updated 9/10/2020 Full story
It's always fire season in California
California has already reached historic levels in acres burned – 700 fires... — Updated 9/4/2020 Full story
August marks 100th anniversary of women's right to vote
August marks a huge milestone. In 1920, women were granted the right to vote... — Updated 8/27/2020 Full story
Paying for Schools
Schools are essential, and the need to educate our children is not negotiable.... — Updated 8/20/2020 Full story
Treat mental illness as the physical issue it is
A major side effect of the Coronavirus pandemic is the immense impact on... — Updated 8/13/2020 Full story
Jobless claims highlight problems
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown millions out of work and created massive... — Updated 8/6/2020 Full story
DMV extends license renewals
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has extended the time for driver’s... — Updated 7/23/2020 Full story
Drug treatment equals less crime
In California, opioid and heroin use is a major threat to public health and is... — Updated 7/17/2020 Full story
Independence Day Thought
Independence Day is traditionally a time to go to the beach, have backyard barbec... — Updated 7/9/2020 Full story
Budget Update
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, state revenues began to plummet, while... — Updated 7/3/2020 Full story
