Tag: Marie Waldron
Broadband internet for unserved rural areas
Assemblymember Marie Waldron
Special to Valley NewsAccess to the internet has become a critical part of everyday life, something many Californians take for granted. But...
Helping small business get back on its feet
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsCalifornia is now reopening its economy, something I’ve been advocating for months. As a small business owner, I understand...
Dilemma in Treatment for Terminal Patients
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsProviding relief and dignity to terminally ill patients suffering from extreme pain can run into legal and bureaucratic roadblocks....
Priorities for the future
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsAs the constitutionally mandated June 15 deadline for passing a balanced budget nears, discussions in Sacramento about spending priorities are...
Fighting wildfire threats
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsCalifornia’s 2020 wildfire season set back the state’s fight against climate change, putting more carbon dioxide into the air...
Budgeting in time of crisis
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsCalifornia’s high cost of living, crumbling infrastructure, rising crime and constant threat of natural disasters always present challenges. The...
Back to Sacramento
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsOn Jan. 11, 80 Assembly members and 40 Senators will return to Sacramento for the new 2021-2022 legislative session,...
Support our small businesses
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley NewsNov. 28 was “Small Business Saturday,” a day to patronize local small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of...
New Legislative session to begin
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to ValleyThe Legislature will open Dec. 7, with the swearing in of all members and start the 2021-2022 session. Though a...
Coping with stress
Assemblymember Marie WaldronSpecial to Valley News2020 has been a tough year for everyone. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in business shutdowns, growing unemployment...