Steve Glazer
@Steve_Glazer
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California State Senator (2015-2024)
California
Joined July 2010
Whatever I am dealing with in this life, I mostly yearn for perspective. @AuschwitzMuseum grounds my every day problems and lifts my eyes to see our world with clarity and purpose and most importantly. perspective.
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Irrespective of the preliminary recall election results tonight, Assembly Elections chair @Marc_Berman and I as chair of the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee will release a joint statement tomorrow morning discussing our plans to fix a broken recall system.
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Love that some in the Democratic Party celebrate the diversity of people but not the diversity of opinions.
BREAKING: Progressives threaten to pull CA Democratic Party endorsement from lawmakers who reject single payer healthcare bill next week. “Anyone who thinks they can ignore the party, ignore labor… might find they have a tougher reelection battle” .
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A couple hours of sleep since our Senate adjournment around 3am and I’m at a doctors appointment to follow safety protocols from blood exposure. Still absorbing it all. But as my hat says Relax! Thankful that none of my Senate colleagues appear hurt and we finished our work.
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Solidarity Rally for Israel in Walnut Creek, California. “Never again”.
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Rest In Peace March Fong Eu, former Ca Secretary of State, who smashed her way through the political glass ceiling with a sledge hammer stunt on the Capitol steps, as she crusaded against pay toilets.
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Illegal encampments are not free speech issues. 99% of the other students have rights to pursue their schooling without being bullied or blocked. Politically neutral time, place and manner standards uphold the constitution and case law and support student safety and free speech.
BREAKING: Today, we sued UC Santa Cruz over unjust campus bans. Over 100 students and faculty were barred from campus after a May pro-Palestine protest.
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FactCheck: What number/percentage of Southwest passengers upended would have fit on this so called high speed train. The current price tag on this rail line, which doesn’t touch SD, OC or Sac, is $112 Billion. Yes, let’s invest money in transit that makes financial sense. Not HSR.
The Southwest Airlines meltdown reiterates the critical need for California to create a statewide high speed rail system. We’ve over-relied on airlines for too long. We need a statewide rail system to complement the rest of the system.
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Hmm “quick, efficient and reliable”. Promised at $33 billion and completed by 2020. Ticket please.
‼️ Californians deserve the quick, efficient, and reliable travel alternative that much of the world already enjoys. 🚄 With top speeds of 220mph, high-speed rail will get you from SF to LA in under 3 hours, permanently transforming transportation in CA. #BuildHSR
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“This is fiscal recklessness.” . Editorial: Bridge toll hike would feed BART's insatiable appetite for money
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Really proud moment; swearing in my daughter @alexmglazer as the newest member of the California State Bar. She is armed with the tools, ability and license to advance justice, civility, equality. Use it well. The world needs you more than ever. Much love!
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We own this. The central question is whether we do something about it: California Democrats keep spending money but fail to make sure it's helping
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From my family to yours – wishing you all a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season and New Year.
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The recall of @GavinNewsom is a distracting and destructive fool’s errand. Please don’t support it. My full statement:
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Just to confirm that I am taking a close look at running for State Controller. I’ll make a final decision before the filing deadline of March 11.
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Thanks for everyone’s good wishes. I’m fine and will go through some minor testing to get the all clear. Many thanks to the healthcare staff, CHP and Senate Sargeants for their swift response. I’m very happy this ugly incident didn’t stop the Senate from completing our work.
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@UCBerkeley @ucbsoj My message to every journalism student at every college in California: your commitment to transparency, oversight, and accountability is central to a functioning Democracy. We see you. We must find ways to support your independent work. You’re all eligible for these fellowships.
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10 questions we should answer as our state reopens further: . 1. Based on testing and hospitalization data, it appears there are more COVID 19 infections today than when sheltering in place began on March 20. If so, why are we loosening restrictions?.
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The CA Senate is now convening in our largest conference room to complete our business after the attack on the Senate floor- which remains a crime scene. First to be debated, the important $15 billion Ed Bond to appear on the March 2020 ballot. The people’s business will be done!
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Quite a resume when you’re asking for millions in taxpayer bail out money.
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Thanks @GavinNewsom for signing my bill to ban smoking on state beaches and parks- providing a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment for people, fish and wildlife. Cigarettes are one of the biggest polluters of our beaches and oceans and have caused many forest fires.
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“Collapse” is a scare tactic. Each system should constructively review their actions to save and create efficiency. You don’t hear this for a reason.
As we debate whether Bay Area transit systems should have the resources to avoid massive service cuts — fundamentally, that’s what the debate is about — we need to ask ourselves whether the Bay Area will be a better or worse place if these systems collapse. Clearly worse.🧵.
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Senate Elections Committee will hold an oversight hearing Tuesday at 9am on the Secretary of State’s Cal Access system. Since 2016, the legislature has funded $30 million+ to fix this important campaign finance and lobbying transparency portal. Nothing has happened. Why?!?!.
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Exactly right! “. the BART board ha(s) completely breached their fiduciary obligations over the last three years. “.Opinon: A BART bailout should come with state oversight and other conditions
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It’s been a challenging year in the Senate so we are lightening things up with a hearing this morning on Baking. If you’re looking for good recipes, tune in! @MoniqueLimonCA
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Big news from @CA_Dem-I’ve finally been endorsed for re-election as the ONLY Dem running. “Since you are the only Dem candidate advancing to the General Election, you will become the endorsed candidate. ”.As a Dem Party member for 44 years, I’m happy our party tent is growing!!!.
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I end this Friday night with this: 672 Californians were murdered by covid today. It is heartbreaking and preventable. If this was death by weapons, the streets would be filled with lights and sirens. Instead, we hear nothing. How can we be this stupid? Good night.
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If you have ever given me a business card in the past 50 years, there is a good chance I still have it. #Memories #Can’tThrowThingsAway #AmITheOnlyOneWhoDoesThis
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Happily we are seeing some reductions in Covid spread. However, we are eliminating the stay-at-home order when we have the equivalent of a 747 airliner crashing in California E-V-E-R-Y day. We must not be numbed by the deadly circumstances of our current situation.
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What must be said: .We need to reinstate Shelter-in-Place with few exceptions for many areas of Ca. Now. We cannot reopen again until a sharp decline in infections and better test, track, trace and quarantine ability. We must increase wrap-around care for the vulnerable.
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More than 65% of journalists have lost their jobs since 2005. A rescue plan is critical to save independent news - which sustains our democracy. We cannot rely on the charity of digital platforms and their artificial news to inform our citizenry.
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Clearly written with facts to back it up. Not good. Opinion: As Oakland reaches a fiscal cliff, Mayor Sheng Thao plans to jump
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Education Bond passes the Senate 35-4. This critical support for K-12, community colleges, @calstate @UofCalifornia received strong bi-partisan support. Thank you @SenToniAtkins @Rendon63rd @GavinNewsom for your leadership!!
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My statement: Transit riders and taxpayers have witnessed first hand the trail of broken promises by advocates for bridge toll increases. We know from hard-learned experience that new funding does not ensure proper oversight and accountability at BART. 1/.
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Proud Dad as we celebrate the 2020 @UCLA_Law delayed graduation with @alexmglazer and Dean @jmnookin. Our public universities our driving the change we need in our state, country and world. Congrats to all the graduates and their families.
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Being a dad is a great responsibility and the greatest joy in my life. Words cannot express my thanks to mamma Melba for being such a caring partner. I hope all the Fathers out there feel the same blessings as they reflect on this parental journey of life, learning and love.
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Great meeting with these knowledgeable and energetic community leaders sharing personal stories of gun violence and support for #GunSense bills.
Thank you Senator @Steve_Glazer for taking the time to meet with some of your local CA @MomsDemand volunteers to discuss the #gunsense bills we are advocating for (some of which you’ve co-sponsored or already voted in support of). #CALeg
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“I had a front row seat . to their bipartisan partnership”. @alexmglazer reviews the election loss of @CBakerAD16 and what it says about the difficult path forward in bridging the partisan divide. Important observation! #ProudDad
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Best breakfast ever at the Buttercup cafe in Oakland! @JoeBiden serving up All American comfort food of experience, leadership, tolerance and understanding. Vote today for a great American who will bring back respect and civility to the office of President.
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Our Democratic values are aligned with most Californians but our inability to actually make progress on education, housing, homelessness and mental health erodes our leadership. I explain in more detail in this interview with @NikkiLaurenzo
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24 million shots administered in California — plus one. Thanks to my Senate colleagues for expediting my Bill hearing today so I could make my appointment. 16+ now eligible. Please do your part to keep everyone safe.
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At a time when @SFBART is hemorrhaging money, fare evasion continues to be a low priority. Just watched a person slip out this door. No alarm. Booth agent never moved. The finances of the agency and safety of patrons suffers due to their inaction.
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I’m not going to serve on a cheerleading panel for @SFBART when they refuse to provide their Office of Inspector General @oigsfbart with the powers and budget to exercise responsible fiscal oversight.
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Just when you think you’ve had a rough start to your Monday. Think again.
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Big day today for higher education in the Senate where I will present a ballot measure that includes $6 billion for @calstate @UofCalifornia and Ca Community Colleges. Thanks to co-author @AsmPatODonnell + @csustudents @_UCSA
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To preserve our Democracy, this needs to change. The closings of so many newsrooms and layoff of thousands of journalists erodes our democratic requirement of an informed population and the oversight and accountability of the people’s government.
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It signals that even the political left recognizes that it’s time to stop enabling BART officials’ financially irresponsible behavior. Borenstein: Even Bay Area congressional reps question BART's fiscal folly
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The demonstrators in the Capitol will not intimidate me or our work advancing the safety of Jews at home and in Israel. Our Palestinian friends should demand the same as we work on a two state solution that protects everyone.
Over in the Senate, Sen. @Steve_Glazer is wearing a kippah — not customary for him — with Jewish star on it.
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It is incredibly humbling to be recognized as @csustudents Legislator of the Year. I’m a proud champion for @calstate students and the higher education system. CSU grads are important contributors to California’s economy. We are partners in the fight to support their basic needs
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My appreciation to @SenToniAtkins and the entire Senate team for how they responded to the attack on our floor yesterday. To get the Senate up and running and completing our work (albeit around 3am) was incredible. The extremist lost yesterday: morally, politically, legally!.
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Covid: 541,659,843 cases worldwide. 87,540,602 in US. 9,848,322 in California. Plus 1. Me. Resting uncomfortably. Thank you to the health care officers and staff and scientists who are working to keep us vaccinated, boosted and, hopefully, recovering. 🙏.
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I was the joint author of the largest school construction bond in CA history: Prop 13 on the March 2020 ballot. I guess these “education” interest groups don’t consider that important. Go figure.
Handed to me at the #CADem convention. Fact: @Steve_Glazer voted with his Democratic caucus 98% of the time this year –Apparently that’s still not good enough?
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Thanks to @LorenaSGonzalez and 28 co-authors, we initiate the fight to help our poorest renters in California today with #SB248 to increase their tax credit from $60 up to $434 for single moms and dads. 2.4 millions renters will get quick help. 40 years of waiting is long enough!.
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Worth noting that there were many Democratic co authors of that bill.
In what world is human trafficking of minors not considered a serious crime?? Democrats in Sacramento seem to be very averse to categorizing as “serious” violent crimes that disproportionately affect women and girls. Very disturbing.
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Nancy McFadden, receiving her honorary degree from San Jose State University in 2013. She had a smile that could light up the room! May her memory be a source of wonderment and gratitude for all those touched by her great spirit. Rest In Peace.
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We should not dismiss this as ‘fringe’. This is NOT a history book moment. Looking away won’t change this scream of hate. I hope folks are paying attention and standing up against these anti-Jewish, pro-Hamas resolutions, declarations, and propaganda.
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I have a conflict of interest with first hand knowledge of the difficulties and uncertainties that these 2020 California law graduates are going through but @LorenaSGonzalez is very smart! ⬇️.
California law students who graduated this spring shouldn’t be held in limbo because we can’t figure out how and when to hold the Bar Exam in a safe manner. I support their efforts to earn #DiplomaPrivilegeNow.
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Those who’ve been wrongfully convicted will now have a fair shot at getting compensated for the time they spent behind bars. Thank you Governor @GavinNewsom for signing #SB446 and to the @CA_Innocence Project for working with me on this incredibly meaningful legislation.
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The sun is setting on a most difficult day for so many Californians. Many thanks to our first responders for keeping us safe. All these fires could’ve been so much worse if not for the work of @ContraCostaFire @ECCFPD @CAL_FIRE . Please stay alert and safe everyone.
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Thank you @GavinNewsom for your leadership in protecting Californians from coronavirus. His call for Ca shelter-in-place is what we need to do to flatten the infection curve and save lives. The impacts will be great. We will work together to help soften the blow to our residents.
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It’s official! My statement and video about why I’m running to be California’s next State Controller here:
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Unfortunately, there are less than 1 dozen journalists staying up tonight to report on the signing or vetoing of hundreds of bills on the Ca Governor’s desk. Pretty sad situation. So what matters? Our democracy? Civic journalism so the numbers grow rather than shrink? Think hard.
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I don’t mind the 9 degrees temp. With my @JoeBiden name tag prominent, I have been invited into many living rooms. Now the wind chill is a bit bothersome.
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Jody Jones, Mayor of Paradise has the toughest job in California today: rebuilding a town and restoring hope in the future for her employees and townspeople. Godspeed to her and the important work ahead. We are all Californians and we should be there in every possible way.
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Shameful conduct against my colleague @Scott_Wiener . His strength and perseverance against this hate is important and meaningful. Thank you Senator.
WATCH: For weeks, California State Senator @Scott_Wiener has been subject to an onslaught of harassment both in-person and online, including the assertion that "your whole bloodline's cowards.". In social media videos posted this week, Sen. Wiener is seen sitting on a plane with
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“In 2008, when voters approved a bond to help build the railroad, the authority estimated that the system would cost $33 billion.” The new estimate is $105 billion. Costs of California's troubled bullet train rise again, by an estimated $5 billion
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“The financial irresponsibility and political arrogance are stunning. But not surprising.” Borenstein: BART accelerates toward 'fiscal cliff' as ridership plunges
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On the floor of the California State Senate with @calstate Chico grad Senator @BillDoddCA as we celebrate the Class of 4 million! Go @SDSU Aztecs! #CSUforCA #Classof4million
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Written in 2014, when I refused to fill out secret questionnaires from interest groups, this giant poster of my governing principles is in the entryway of both my Capitol and district offices. Also available on a baseball card!.
Stumbled upon this beauty in @Steve_Glazer ‘s office during CCM’s last visit— such a class act! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
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Even in middle school, kids are Vaping: in the hallways, on the play fields in the classroom. We must stop marketing these dangerous products to children. I joined #SenatorJerryHill, @KevinMcCartyCA & others to promote #SB38 to ban flavored e-cigarettes @TobaccoFreeKids
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Just give them the money and ignore the facts about @SFBART past conduct: running empty trains every 15 minutes for years now; safety failures; suppression of independent @oigsfbart oversight; conflict of interest scandals and so many broken promises!.
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Senate passes SB 248 37-0 to raise the renters tax credit for 2.4 million low income renters. Unchanged for 40 years, the bill will increase the tax credit for renters with no dependents to $220; w/ dependents to $434. Currently $60/120 Many thanks to 38 co-authors #ItsAboutTime
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Brandon Tsay, our California hero in the Monterey Park shooting, was honored today on the Senate floor. His courage saved many lives.
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Congrats to Senate President Pro Tem Designate @ilike_mike.Big thanks to @toniatkins for her great leadership these past 5+ years. Transition plans will be worked out down the line.
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I’m dedicating my final session of the Senate this year to Concord resident Isabel Bueno. This courageous woman was asked to come to the US for rare disease trials- now depends on life saving treatments here- ordered to deported by ICE in next few days. #SaveIsabel
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At least twice this week.
I would genuinely love to hear from any lawmaker who has ever changed their vote on a bill because of something they heard during the floor debate.
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Agree: A Republican criminal justice idea California Democrats should support
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Being a Democrat is a values proposition not allegiance to one specific position or another. If you poke every Democrat in the eye the Party would all be blind.
In order to be considered for an endorsement from the party you must sign that you read the CADEM platform. If Glazer did, or even just read the preamble of the healthcare platform, he would know that single payer is the official position of the party.
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What to do after a morning of meeting the homeless in Contra Costa Co: get in my nice car, turn on the heater, count my blessings, and cry.
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GOOD MORNING IOWA! It’s a balmy -1 as Senator @MHurtadoCA and I begin our canvas in Des Moines. The wind chill remains a bit bothersome but @JoeBiden will bring a warm breeze to America and the world so we soldier on!! #teamJoe
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We should consider a 2-month winter break for schools starting now, then extend school by 2 months-with vaccines and in-person instruction. Kids aren't learning in this environment + parents are rightly frustrated. We need clarity and a plan for the future
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We want this to work. We need this to work. But if so many of my constituents just get busy signals, appointments a month away; confusion on where to go and who to talk to — then it is one step forward, two steps backwards. The operational side needs to match the PR side.
This bit of vaccine information from today’s official CA news release is, I think, one of the overarching issues right now: announcing something before it’s actually ready & launched. It creates buzz but it can also cause confusion. Today had a “Get ready but not yet” feel to it.
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Great turnout of @MomsDemand here at the state Capitol- many first time advocates. Love their passion and legislative agenda for safer communities!!
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.@SFBART just canceled a S.F. Airport train at Daly City saying a power issue through Colma was the problem. Obscure instructions barked out to catch a bus. Bewildered suitcase carrying passengers stumbling around. No BART service help.
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We curse the dividers in DC, but there remains limited success for leaders who cross the road. We applaud them 1 day- work to defeat them the next and wonder why bi-partisanship doesn’t take hold. There were 2 good ppl in this race. The bigger result had nothing to do with them.
In 2014 @CBakerAD16 beat my dad to become my Assemblywoman. She's been an incredibly thoughtful, kind & responsive leader. @Steve_Glazer & @CBakerAD16's bipartisan partnership was one of a kind & our East Bay community was made all the better for it. We've been lucky to have her.
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With crumbling classrooms, labs & libraries, it's time to build for the next generation of students attending CSU & UC. Ca State Senate today approved SB 14, an $8 billion Higher Ed facility bond that would go before voters on the March 2020 ballot.
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Despite the rain, large turnout at Ring of Solidarity at Walnut Creek Islamic Center
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The People’s University: @calstate is one of the Crown Jewels of California!.
Great to catch up in Sacramento this week with @CASenatorJim & @Steve_Glazer to thank them for supporting @calstate!
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Hunger could not keep me away from visiting with @MomsDemand volunteers to discuss important gun safety legislation. Thank you for your activism and leadership in making our communities safer!.
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Best opportunity to beat this reckless recall of @GavinNewsom is to have an early election. He has rebounded well with vaccines and budget. His biggest threats are the unknowns: virus variant, fires, school reopening. No reason to delay and give opposition any more running room.
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Any action we take today on Covid-19 will not affect the trajectory of:. * Deaths for 5 weeks.* Hospitalizations for 3 weeks.* Infections for 5-10 days. So why are @GavinNewsom, @MayorOfLA and other county leaders waiting to begin a reset. The delay will literally kill some of us.
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The Ca Senate adjourned today in memory of Pleasanton’s own John Madden. We all felt a kinship to this burly, slightly rumpled, & plainspoken man. Asked if he was a coach, announcer or videogame guy, he said, “I’m a coach, always been a coach.” He was a coach to us all.
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Congrats to my seatmate @SenToniAtkins as she becomes Senate President Pro Tem designate. She is experienced and talented, collaborative by nature with humility that comes from her heart and heritage. We cross a big milestone as she becomes our first female and first LGBTQ Leader.
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Room with a view. To my friends at the Capitol, walk in blood donors are welcome. Until 12:45.
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Honored to receive the @calstate Champion Award from Chancellor Tim White. I accept it on behalf of my Senate colleagues — @SenToniAtkins @GeneralRoth @SenatorLeyva who join me in fighting for student success at this great “people’s university”.
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Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay again today because equality and fairness should be an every day thing
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