Articles written by Assemblymember Marie Waldron
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Preventing suicide
In 2020, there were just under 46,000 suicides in the United States, making it... — Updated 9/29/2022 Full story
New taxes down the road
California has the highest gasoline prices in the country, and at 51.1 cents per... — Updated 10/8/2021 Full story
Preventing wildfires
2020 was California’s worst year ever for wildfires – 33 people died and 4.2... — Updated 10/1/2021 Full story
We have water, not the will
Droughts are a fact of life in California and shouldn't come as a surprise to any... — Updated 8/7/2021 Full story
California homicides on the rise
According to a report by the FBI, 2020 was the deadliest year in California since... — Updated 7/17/2021 Full story
Water for tribal governments
In the late 1800s, the federal government granted San Luis Rey River water... — Updated 7/10/2021 Full story
Helping small business get back on its feet
California is now reopening its economy, something I’ve been advocating for... — Updated 6/30/2021
Budget complexities
The Legislature just passed a budget for fiscal year 2021-22, and the Governor... — Updated 6/23/2021
Dilemma in treatment for terminal patients
Providing relief and dignity to terminally ill patients suffering from extreme... — Updated 6/16/2021
Transitional Kindergarten – success for all
I’m very proud to jointly author Assembly Bill 22 (AB 22) with Assemblymember... — Updated 6/9/2021
Some good news
The Appropriations Committee can be a place where good bills go to die. But... — Updated 6/2/2021
Expand broadband now
Access to broadband service is vital in today’s world and our rural north... — Updated 5/26/2021
Equity in healthcare
COVID-19 has had a disproportionately severe impact on California’s low... — Updated 5/19/2021
Women in California Leadership Foundation offers scholarships to female students
On May 1st, the Women in California Leadership (WiCL) Foundation Minerva Scholarship program, now in its second year, will begin... — Updated 5/17/2021
Honoring – and helping – our veterans
May is National Military Appreciation Month, with several observances honoring... — Updated 5/12/2021
Priorities for the future
As the constitutionally mandated June 15 deadline for passing a balanced budget... — Updated 5/5/2021
Public safety power shutoffs
Devastation from California’s wildfires has been at record levels in recent... — Updated 4/28/2021
Protecting wild horses and burros
This year I am joining Assemblymember Luz Rivas (D – Arleta) to author... — Updated 4/21/2021
Arbor Day – A call to action
Arbor Day is April 30, an observance that began in 1872 when the Nebraska State... — Updated 4/14/2021
The crisis continues
The Employment Development Department has been mired in crisis for more than a... — Updated 4/7/2021
Ag Day in California
This year California observed Ag Day on March 22; a day we celebrate our state's... — Updated 4/1/2021
Public safety is a priority
We all know, public safety was front and center last year, and will continue to... — Updated 3/24/2021
'Rare' disease awareness is important
As co-chair of the Assembly Rare Disease caucus, I recognize the struggle of... — Updated 3/17/2021
Wildfire threats need to be prevented
California’s 2020 wildfire season set back the state’s fight against climate... — Updated 3/10/2021
COVID-19 relief for Californians
Last week I supported bi-partisan legislation signed by the Governor to mitigate... — Updated 3/3/2021