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Dear Friends,

As the California legislature prepares for a new session, my team and I are sharing our work in the 2023 legislative session and reviewing the joys and challenges of the past year. In this spirit, I warmly invite you to attend my Legislative Town Hall. I will discuss the bills I introduced in the California Assembly, prioritizing equipping our students with the means to achieve, defending reproductive rights and our democratic process, and reinvesting the state’s wealth in underserved communities across District 18.

Dear Friends,

This October, communities across the country stand united in raising awareness for breast cancer. Accounting for 1 in 3 cancer cases every year, breast cancer is the most common cancer for women, with the majority found in women 50 years or older. The Center for Disease Control recommends that women over the age of 40 speak with their health care provider about when and how often they should have a screening completed.

Dear Friends,

Dear Friends,

September marks National Disaster Preparedness Month, an important reminder to take action to ensure that you and your family have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to respond in case of emergency. Recent tragic disasters in Maui and unprecedented weather events we saw in August in Southern California have only strengthened the need to share local emergency resources, harden our communities against natural disasters, and prioritize work to lower the severity of these devastating events.

Dear Friends,

As the First Black Latina elected to the California State Assembly, I can attest first-hand that representation matters. That is why I am glad to be celebrating this year’s Latinx Heritage Month. In California, Latinx is the fastest-growing majority-minority population. Raised by Black and Puerto Rican parents, I have personally encountered spaces where I was the sole individual who looked like I did. This is precisely why I prioritize uplifting the voices of ethnic, racial, and linguistic minorities in the Assembly and the greater State of California.

Dear Friends,

Dear Friends,

Back in March 2020, each of us faced unprecedented circumstances, but most critical was the disruption of our education. One of the life-saving policies adopted by the Federal government, to provide relief to struggling families, was implementing a pause on nearly all student loan payment and interest accrual. This allowed families to meet their financial obligations as the world came to a standstill.

Dear Friends,

Are you a student who is passionate about state or local government?

If so, I encourage you to apply for my Fall 2023 Student Internship Program. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the inside world of the California State Assembly while helping serve the local community in the district office.

Dear Friends,

Are you or a family member enrolled in Medi-Cal? If so, act now to ensure you maintain coverage for the following year.

Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid health insurance program for individuals with limited financial resources. It offers free or low-cost health care coverage to those eligible.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, annual Medi-Cal re-enrollment was paused in March 2020, allowing individuals to keep their healthcare coverage continuously. This period of continuous coverage expired on March 31, 2023.