Tag: Marie Waldron
DMV extends driver’s licenses
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, Special to Valley NewsThe California Department of Motor Vehicles has extended the time for drivers license renewals that had expired during the period of...
Drug treatment equals less crime
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, Special to Valley NewsIn California, opioid and heroin use is a major threat to public health and is the leading cause of...
Independence Day thoughts
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, Special to Valley NewsIndependence Day is traditionally a time to go to the beach, have backyard barbecues and close out the day...
Budget Update
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, Special to Valley NewsWhen the COVID-19 pandemic struck, state revenues began to plummet, while spending on unemployment insurance and social programs increased...
Employment department needs help
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, Special to Valley NewsIn March, our economy slammed on the brakes and thousands were thrown out of work. Millions filed for unemployment...
Prepare for future emergenciesÂ
Assemblymember Marie Waldron 75th Assembly District Representative In March, the California legislature recessed due to the COVID-19 emergency. This recess was unprecedented in our history and...
Committee of the Whole?
Assemblymember Marie Waldron, Special to Valley NewsThis week the California Assembly convened a historic meeting; one that has not happened in 25 years. Called the “Committee of...
Salute our graduates
It’s graduation time, and unfortunately the events that our college and high school students, eighth graders, kindergarteners and many others have been eagerly working...
Open for business?
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May revised budget projection for the coming fiscal year shows that the $21 billion surplus we had has become a $54 billion...
Open California
We all miss going out to eat, seeing our family dentist and sporting events. Small businesses have taken a huge hit, and we must...