The great American poet Wallace Stevens wrote: “After the final no there comes a yes. And on that yes the future world depends.” Today, the US finally said yes to climate action.
Let us embrace this moment as a tipping point for climate action – in America and around the world.
Democrats have delivered: the Inflation Reduction Act just passed the House and is on its way to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
See my full statement ⬇️
Goodbye North Coast Railroad Authority - Hello Great Redwood Trail!
After 3 decades of controversy, setbacks and near bankruptcy, NCRA will officially cease operations on Monday.
At 11:30am, the Great Redwood Trail Agency will officially spring to life!
More details Monday!
In 2022, the stakes are higher than ever before. Voting rights are under attack and Republicans are seeking to gerrymander their way to power.
@harrisonjaime joins CADEM today to discuss how we plan to protect the vote at all corners of our nation.
#WeAreCA#CADEM2022
SB307 which would help block the proposed toxic coal train being pushed by a secret, clandestine organization passed its first committee today with bipartisan support…
Marin County COVID-19 Status Update for January 3, 2022 includes Updated Guidance: Isolation & Quarantine; FDA Greenlights Boosters for 12- to 15-Year-Olds; and updated local COVID-19 data.
Full update: https://t.co/NFUFaQx86p
Daily updates by email: https://t.co/lwrsOvUloh
I just announced my resignation from the State Assembly so that I can accept a job with the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO in preparation for becoming its leader in July. This move will allow me to continue my life’s commitment to serve & empower working Californians.
California is launching the largest high speed internet project in American history.
This historic initiative will help bridge the digital divide and provide reliable and affordable internet access to millions of unserved and underserved residents...
Before the turkey hits the table, RSVP for our Great Redwood Trail Town Hall!
While several Great Redwood Trail segments have already been built or are on the cusp of being built in and around communities in Mendocino, Humboldt, Sonoma and Marin Counties - hundreds of miles…
This heartbreaking verdict is a miscarriage of justice and sets a dangerous precedent which justifies federal review by DOJ. Justice cannot tolerate armed persons crossing state lines looking for trouble while people engage in First Amendment-protected protest.
Here's what every single House Republican voted against today:
Against universal pre-k.
Against fighting climate change.
Against lowering drug costs.
Against cutting child poverty.
Against expanded family leave.
If they're against all of that, what on earth are they for?
Every kid, with or without disability, deserves a full, quality education. My bill with @ChrisVanHollen holds up Congress’ end of the bargain to fully fund special education services and ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed. #AmericanEducationWeek
#MarinCounty has broadened its COVID-19 booster vaccine eligibility requirements to match the state’s latest recommendation. All people age 18 or older, who either received their 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna 6+ months ago or their J&J vaccine 2+ months ago can get a booster.
"But can we afford Medicare for All?"
This is a nonsense question.
Medicare for All would save $450 billion a year.
Meanwhile, we're on pace to spend $43 TRILLION on healthcare over the next decade if we maintain the status quo.
It's our current system that we can't afford.
When student loan payments resume in less than 3 months, millions of borrowers in default could face punitive fees, garnished wages & withheld Social Security benefits. @POTUS should wipe the slate clean for these borrowers—and #CancelStudentDebt. https://t.co/XZ2oJdBdUB