Articles written by Assemblymember Marie Waldron
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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
Minerva Scholarship: Helping young women achieve their goals
One of my passions in public service is encouraging young women to fulfill their... — Updated 6/25/2020 Full story
Employment department needs help
In March, our economy slammed on the brakes and thousands were thrown out of... — Updated 6/18/2020 Full story
Prepare for future emergencies
In March, the California legislature recessed due to the COVID-19 emergency.... — Updated 6/11/2020 Full story
Open for business?
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May revised budget projection for the coming fiscal year s... — Updated 5/21/2020 Full story
Open California
We all miss going out to eat, seeing our family dentist and sporting events.... — Updated 5/14/2020 Full story
Helping seniors with meals
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced creation of the first-in-the-nation... — Updated 5/8/2020 Full story
Let's get California moving again
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently created the California Task Force on Business and... — Updated 5/1/2020
Recognize those who help
National emergencies bring out the best in us as Americans always step up to... — Updated 4/25/2020 Full story
Care for your mental health
These times can be overwhelming. While we love our homes, being forced to stay... — Updated 4/17/2020 Full story
How businesses can get help
Congress just passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, a $2... — Updated 4/13/2020 Full story
Information for workers and businesses
The COVID-19 outbreak is drastically affecting the lives of millions. My offices... — Updated 4/2/2020 Full story
Coronavirus response
As Minority Leader, I have been working with the governor to coordinate the... — Updated 3/27/2020 Full story
Get the lead out
California requires testing children considered at greatest risk for lead... — Updated 3/19/2020 Full story
