Miguel Santiago
@MSantiagoAD54
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Asm. #AD54 , Husband to Rad Wife + Dad to 2 kids & 2 dogs. Free community college, public banks, 💯 rent asst. & no evictions, Medicare 4 All. Progressive Dem.
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IT’S OFFICIAL! I’m on Instagram!
Please follow me at
@MiguelSantiagoAD53
Tune in for updates on services, rent relief, local events, my bills and more!
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Should we pass single payer healthcare in California?
Yes Yes Yes
👇 👇 👇
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1K
#AJR10
out of committee! Proud to support immigrants’ rights & work with
@SenKamalaHarris
on this important issue!
#resist
Sen. Kamala Harris pushes to guarantee access to legal counsel for those detained upon entry to the U.S.
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LAPD’s brutal actions this morning are unacceptable and must be denounced by everyone. I stand w/ you in denouncing police brutality demanding the immediate release of Jamie!
#FREEJAMIE
#FREEJAMIE
1. CALL MDC and DEMAND her release
2. CALL
@davideryu
@RepJimmyGomez
@SantiagoAD53
and tell them to denounce the LAPD's brutal and disgusting actions this AM
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Is it time for CA to pass a wealth tax?
Yes Yes Yes
👇🏾 👇🏾 👇🏾
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If a rich person earns money, that money makes money. When a poor person earns money, that money is gouged from every corner.
This is why I’m introducing
#AB1177
, the California Public Banking Option Act.
#BankCal
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Free banking in California? Lawmakers take on powerful financial services industry with government program for low wage families
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Walking
#AD53
#SkidRow
with
@SenSanders
.Housing is a human right, and we’re going to need all hands on deck if we’re going to address the humanitarian crisis of homelessness once and for all.
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.
@GavinNewsom
signed
#AB1177
, the CA Public Banking Option Act!
We’re one step closer to public banking which fights the racial wealth gap and protects low-income people from predatory banking practices!
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Let’s stand with
@GeorgeGascon
against the right-wing recall attempt!
Proud to join my sisters and brothers Councilmember
@MikeBoninLA
, Assemblymember
@ib2_real
, Supervisor
@HollyJMitchell
,
@SEIU2015
,
@UNITEHERE11
and more!
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We are providing two years of FREE community college to ALL full-time students in CA!
The Legislature just voted on $25 million to expand free CC to all Californians. Woohoo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
#FreeCC
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#AB1177
is on to the Governor’s desk!! The California Public Banking Option Act just passed off the Assembly Floor.
We’re one step closer to public banking in California.
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2 years of FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE!
@CAgovernor
@GavinNewsom
signed AB 2 today, which expands upon the California College Promise Program and ensures all students have access to an affordable higher education. 📚🎓
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CA
#NetNeutrality
passes!Proud to lead
#SB822
through the Assembly w/
@Scott_Wiener
@kdeleon
@RobBontaCA
.The fight for social change & progressive values is directly tied to a free and open internet. It is essential to our Democracy & the future of our movement powered by people.
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Cindy Montanez gave me my first job in politics and was one of my first friends at UCLA.
She was a courageous fighter who cared about her community and had a deep passion for social and environmental justice.
I offer my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
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We’re introducing
#AB2266
, “Free Community College for All” so ALL full-time CA students (new and returning) get free community college.
Manchin blocked this nationally, but here in CA, we can lead the way!
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#AB857
is just one step away from the Governor’s desk! The fight for
#PublicBanksNow
in CA started in
#LA
and
#SF
, but we’re going to finish it right here in Sacramento. Let’s do this!
@DavidChiu
@calpba
,
@tran_scends
@BernieSanders
Thank you to our authors Asms.
@DavidChiu
and
@SantiagoAD53
for your leadership on
#AB857
! Thanks our 19 co-authors and the incredible, tireless work of our grassroots volunteer-run statewide alliance!
The Public Banking Act IS people power in action! 🏦🌱
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We’re one step closer to a public banking option in California!
#BankCal
would give Californians a no-fee, no-penalty debit card account, saving working families hundreds of dollars a year on overdraft penalties and check cashing fees.
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Voters should be able to see who supports and opposes ballot measures right on their ballot.
That’s why I am proud to join
@SenHenryStern
and
@CACleanMoney
to introduce
#AB1416
, the
#DISCLOSEAct
to do just that.
Join us! Let’s give voters more transparency!
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Getting to work & rallying for
#AB257
@ the State Capitol.
Fast food workers are essential workers, they deserve essential protections, fair wages and more!
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#AB857
just passed! The CA Assembly just sent a historic message to Wall Street banks that we’re going to put people over profits - not the other way around. Thank you colleagues for your support. On to the Senate!
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The California Public Banking Option Act is closer to becoming law!
Today the Senate Appropriations Committee passed
#AB1177
, which would guarantee all Californians access to basic banking services without fees or penalties.
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🔴 FREE 🔴
🔴CSU DEGREES🔴
🔴HUGE NEWS🔴
Today we introduced AB 1862 with joint authors
@RobBontaCA
@AsmCervantes
and
@QuirkSilva65th
to create a pathway to a tuition-free bachelor’s degree at CSU for transfer students. Let’s make free higher education a reality in California!
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It's not a radical idea to uplift people out of poverty.
It’s not a radical idea to fight student debt.
It’s not a radical idea to provide healthcare for all.
It's not a radical idea to help with rent.
It’s not a radical idea to pass a wealth tax. It’s fairness.
#WealthTax
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Thank you
@MomsDemand
for working so hard to advocate for gun safety laws that take our families out of harm’s way. The NRA‘s pockets aren’t deep enough to beat back the fight you all bring to this issue.
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Should Congress’s reconciliation bill include immigration reform?
Yes Yes Yes
👇🏾 👇🏾 👇🏾
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Welcoming one of our newest (and tallest) members of our team.
Lets give a big welcome to Cameron Gadson, our Fellow for 2022!
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Today I’m introducing
#AB857
with my good friend
@DavidChiu
. It’s called the Public Banking Act, and it’s going to allow California cities to take their
#FinancialFreedom
back from Wall Street.
#PeopleOverProfit
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It’s official, I’m sworn in for my next term.
Let’s get to work team 👊🏽👊🏽
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We’re going to pass single-payer healthcare in CA!
Thank you
@VoteAlexLee2020
for authoring
#AB1400
with me and
@Ash_Kalra
.
And if I do say so myself, that’s an awesome sign!
#CalCare
Now is the time to realize healthcare as a human right and California will lead the way with
#CalCare
Excited to be joint author on
#AB1400
w/
@Ash_Kalra
and
@SantiagoAD53
to provide healthcare for all. Let's get to work!
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We did it! AB 857 was signed into law. It's time we finally break away from Wall Street banks that puts profit over people.
#peopleoverprofits
#financialfreedom
#peoplepower
# AD53 💪🏽
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Congrats to my friend and colleague
@sydneykamlager
for becoming the next State Senator in
#SD30
!
She is a fierce fighter for single-payer healthcare, criminal justice and LGBTQ+ equality!
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“Creating a public banking option and closing the racial wealth gap isn’t only a moral imperative, it is necessary to foster greater financial security for all of our communities.”
So excited we passed
#AB1177
!
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Thank you Public Safety committee for moving forward
#AB1127
, my juvenile three strikes reform bill!
It will promote rehabilitation and reduce mass incarceration.
And thank you to my joint author
@AsmBillQuirk
and sponsors
@GeorgeGascon
,
@PacJuvDefCtr
&
@AntiRecidivism
!
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I support the move to grant the 2020 class of law graduates diploma privilege due to COVID-19.
I stand with
@LorenaSGonzalez
,
@AsmMarkStone
and other fellow legislators in calling for
#DiplomaPrivilegeNow
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HUGE win for California!
#AB857
is finally over the finish line. California could be the first state in the nation to encourage local governments to break from Wall Street and create their own
#PublicBanks
. It’s time. Thank you
@DavidChiu
!
Our public banking bill
#AB857
with
@SantiagoAD53
just passed the legislature! What a victory!
In CA, we are putting people over Wall Street profits!
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You never know who you’ll run into in the Capitol basement. Always good to see former Governor
@JerryBrownGov
and Lt. Governor
@EleniForCA
!
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Our schools are spaces that ought to be free from gun violence! Proud to author
#AB424
w/
@KevinMcCartyCA
. TY
@MomsDemand
for your support!
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Look who I just bumped into!
That’s right, Congressman (and social media king)
@RobertGarcia
!
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We're celebrating our public banking wins in LA and statewide!
It's a party with
@nithyavraman
,
@CurrenDPriceJr
,
@publicbankla
,
@tran_scends
,
@UFCW
,
@CalOrganize
and
@InclusivAction
!
#AB1177
and
#PublicBankLA
are moving forward!
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The CA Public Banking Option Act moved off the Senate floor!
We’re one step closer to passing
#AB1177
, which will help unbanked and underbanked Californians escape crippling overdraft banking fees and penalties.
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Thank you
@MomsDemand
for having me!
Keep up the amazing work and I’m proud to have supported
#AB988
which helps mental health.
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Look who stopped by the Capitol?
It’s actor & Doctor
@kenjeong
who received a resolution for
#APIHeritageMonth
!
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Woohoo! Our bill
#AB1416
passed the Assembly floor!
This bill makes ballot measures more transparent by listing supporters and opponents right on the ballot itself.
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Thank you Speaker
@Rendon63rd
!
Grateful and ready to serve!
Today I’m announcing changes in Assembly committees & leadership.
@QuirkSilva65th
- Chair of Comms & Conveyance
@SantiagoAD53
- Chair of Governmental Organization
@BuffyWicks
- Chair of Housing & Community Development
@AsmChrisWard
- Assistant Majority Leader
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Proud of Brielle for helping daddy demand answers on the recent deportations. Check out Brielle's activism on today's
@latimes
front page!
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Proud to stand with
@GavinNewsom
to celebrate two years of FREE community college! Now, millions of Californians will have a chance to earn an associate’s degree without paying a dime in tuition. Huge win for our children’s future!
#AB2
#AB19
#AD53
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@KtownforAll
@davideryu
@RepJimmyGomez
LAPD’s brutal actions this morning are unacceptable and must be denounced by everyone. I stand w/ you in denouncing police brutality demanding the immediate release of Jamie!
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I’m incredibly honored and grateful to be appointed Assistant Majority Leader by
@CASpeakerRivas
!
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Happy Swearing-In day!
We’re starting it off with my new seat mate,
@BuffyWicks
(and Josephine and Eloise).
#CALeg
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🗣WATCH OUT WALL STREET!
#AB857
is about to hit the floor for a full vote. 🗳 It’s time to give CA’s a public banking option, free from corporate greed. TY 👏🏽 Approps Chair
@LorenaSGonzalez
for supporting our bill today! This is a huge step 👟👟 forward.
#PeopleOverProfit
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Big congrats to Asm.
@MikeFongCA
on his first day!
From UCLA, the LA Community College Board and now to hanging out @ the State Capitol!
Big congrats!!
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Game of Thrones fans should know -
@esmebianco
is a fierce advocate for the survivors of domestic violence. Thank you for sharing your story.
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CA
#NetNeutrality
passes!A free & open internet is essential to our democracy.Special 👏🏽 to
@Scott_Wiener
@kdeleon
@RobBonta
@CaliforniaLabor
@Western_Center
@ACLU
@CALPIRG
@Greenlining
@SandraFluke
@CourageCampaign
& all our partners for joining this fight to make this happen!
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Our ACA 5 just passed the Senate and will go to the voters! Opportunity for All! 🎓
The fight is on! Let’s repeal the right wing agenda of the Pete Wilson era and Prop 209. 💪🏽
Beat back Trump racist policies & repeal Prop 209 this Nov!
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We must make sure healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
That’s why I’m proud to co-author Asm.
@Ash_Kalra
’s
#AB2200
to bring single payer healthcare through
#CalCare
!
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Working to bridge the digital divide in California. Every single student in CA must have internet! Honored to be part of the Digital Divide Task Force.
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.
@RobBontaCA
has been confirmed by the Assembly and Senate as California’s first Filipino AG!
Congrats my brother!
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Let’s give a big
#TeamSantiago
welcome to Brad, our new Legislative Director and Priyanka, our new Intern 👏🏽👏🏽
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We’re introducing
#AB1128
to expand the $1,083 CA child tax credit to about 700,000 low-income families with children!
With the prices of rent, groceries and more going up, families need essential relief.
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🚨BIG NEWS🚨 My AB 3300 = $2 billion to fight homelessness & create affordable housing just passed out of committee. COVID-19 struck the homeless in the worst ways & crippled affordable housing efforts.
WE HAVE TO FIGHT BACK! Thanks to co-leads!
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YES WE DID! THANK YOU to the voters of the 53rd AD for overwhelmingly re-electing me to represent you in the State Assembly! Let’s get back to work!
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📣BIG NEWS 📣 AB 310 - the CA State Public Bank Act! The days of Wall St banks charging CA’s billions per yr in interest & fees are numbered. Given the economic crash, a state public bank is necessary to provide small biz , local gov’ts & the ppl of CA financial peace & justice!
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Heading to the Capitol with newly elected Asm.
@MikeFongCA
!
It’s also his birthday (he’s a leap year baby). Happy birthday Mike!
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California is one step closer to a public banking option!
#AB1177
just passed its first committee!
Let’s do this everybody!
#BankCalNow
🚨 BREAKING! 🚨 The California Public Banking Option Act
#AB1177
was just approved in the CA State Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, moving us one step closer to establishing free banking services for all Californians!
#YesOnAB1177
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For Career Day, my daughter Brielle is putting on her best impression of me as she tells her class about the State Assembly!
#Brielle2036
#CareerDay
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Today my colleagues and I announced a package of bills to
#ReformEDD
. These bills will address the systemic failures
@CA_EDD
and provide Californians the benefits they’re owed. We are tired of the broken promises from EDD!
#BigEDDFail
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Awesome morning at the 37th Annual Miracle on First Street Hollenbeck Youth Center Toy Giveaway!
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BREAKING: Public Banking Act just passed another Senate committee! Thank you
@ilike_mike
for your leadership on this important issue, and your commitment to putting
#PeopleOverProfit
!
#AB857
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Team Santiago is joining
@tmorello
and we’re rocking out with
@UFWupdates
!
Let’s stand with
#AB2183
so farm workers can have free and fair union elections!
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‼️PUBLIC BANKING ACT ADVANCES‼️ Asm. Local Gov committee just supported
#AB857
, to give CA a chance to ditch Wall Street & invest in our communities. Thank you to everyone who came to testify in support of this bill. We hear you all, and we’re fighting for you.
#PublicBanksNOW
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In CA, Black men are 8x more likely to be incarcerated than white men are. We need racial justice in the courts!
This is why I’m proud to be a joint author of
@Ash_Kalra
’s Racial Justice Act
#AB256
to fight racism in the judicial system!
#RJA4All
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Lunch with U.S. Senator and Presidential Candidate
@KamalaHarris
in
#AD53
at the famous Guelaguetza!
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We are building the public bank movement! Keep an eye out at the end of March for a big public banking announcement to expand financial services to millions of unbanked and underbanked Californians 👀🏦
#BankCal
@CalReinvest
@PublicBankLA
@SEIUcalifornia
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Low-income families are losing much of their paychecks to overdraft and check cashing fees.
That’s why I introduced
#AB1177
. It’s public banking with zero-fee, zero penalty, federally bank accounts with debit cards to all who need them in California.
#YesOnAB1177
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Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!
Great time with friends and my family ringing in another year around the sun! 🎉🎂🎊
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We stand with our
@SEIUCalifornia
sisters and brothers who are fighting for a
#RecoveryForAll
!
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AB 826 just cleared the Senate! We’re one step closer to providing $600 of emergency food assistance to low-income individuals, including undocumented immigrants.
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I may not have a dog named Bailey but I’m going to embody my inner
@ewarren
and call for a wealth tax!
Join me at 12pm with
@VoteAlexLee2020
,
@LuzRivas
,
@LorenaSGonzalez
,
@JosephNSanberg
,
@jeff_freitas
and Emmanuel Saez as we call for a wealth tax!
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It makes no sense that a kid who can’t go to prom yet would have an action that counts as a third strike.
I am teaming up with
@GeorgeGascon
to repeal the juvenile three strikes law. Let’s fight mass incarceration and reduce prison overcrowding.
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#FreeCommunityCollege
in
#California
is happening! I’m elated that
@JerryBrownGov
budget fully funds my
#AB19
! Community college changed my life. I look forward to the other groundbreaking changes he is proposing as well. Our future is bright!
#AD53
#AB19
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Free first year of Community College is coming soon. AB 19 becomes law In 2018!
Spread the word & check out this article 👊🏻👊🏿👊🏾👊👊🏽
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