I am joining over 60 of my colleagues in calling for systemic change at EDD.

We have seen little to no progress over the course of the pandemic & 1.13 million Californians are still waiting on benefits.

The situation at EDD is unacceptable.

Reminder (for those who clearly need it): *every* American citizen has the right to #vote .

Now, more than ever, communities deserve more time. My #AB2037 extends the notification period for hospitals planning to downgrade services, change services, or close, to 180 days — 6 months.

Proud to share AB 2037 passed the Sen. Health Cmte! TY to Connie Leyva for presenting.

And communities in my district know all too well the costs that come with hospital closures — we are still dealing with the loss of Doctors Medical in San Pablo — and Alta Bates in Berkeley, where I just delivered my second daughter, is under continued threat of closure.

Right now, CA hospitals planning on closing or downgrading services are only required to give 90 days notice — just 3 months for communities to voice their concerns, find alternatives for critical care, & make plans to adjust to meet their needs.

This is simply not enough time.

.Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks: The #COVID19 crisis has shown us the fragility of the social safety net system, including with inequity...The capitalist system that we live in and the fundamental redistribution of wealth needs to have a hard look. End Child Poverty in California #TheFutureIsUpToUs #EndHungerNow

Including hunger fighting champions Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks Nancy Skinner & others on critical legislation to improve CalFresh and #EndHungerNow . #AB3073 #SB33 #BoostSNAPNow

.Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks: #COVID illustrated the fragility of our social safety net - we cannot go back to normal! - we must use this crisis to build a new future that works for low-income Californians. #TheFutureIsUpToUs #EndChildPoverty #EndHungerNow

LIVE TWEETING of CAPPA Advocacy California Association of Food Banks Head Start California End Child Poverty in California #CALeg wrap-up 10:30am. Join in! Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks Nancy Skinner

Be sure to join us and 300 of our closest friends TODAY at 10:30! Together we can make sure ALL Californians are healthy, fed, housed and cared for. #EndChildPovertyCA #FundChildCare #TheFutureIsUpToUs RSVP here: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…

Join us and hear from Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks Nancy Skinner & more #CAleg leaders on opportunities to #EndHunger and #EndChildPoverty . #TheFutureIsUpToUs

REMINDER! Starting soon—

Join me, John Gioia & Contra Costa County public health officials—for a tele-town hall on #COVID19 & county #ShelterInPlace policies.

RSVP & submit questions👉🏻[email protected].

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The CA Assembly is working w/Gov Gavin Newsom to ensure our public agencies have the resources needed to combat the emerging threat of #coronavirus ( #COVID19 ). At this time, the risk to the public remains low—but you can still take precautions.

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“We have to increase our mental health resources [and] increase our social safety net for those who need it…We have to build more housing at all income levels” -Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks #WednesdayWisdom

Last year, Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks authored bills to decrease poverty & homelessness by boosting #CalFresh enrollment & streamlining housing development 🏠

In 2020, she continues this fight with more policies to support Californians!

Today Gov Gavin Newsom delivered his 2nd State of the State—& it was my 2nd time attending on behalf of #AD15 !

His address emphasized our moment of urgency in CA. Our homeless neighbors cannot wait. The 1/4 who need behavioral healthcare cannot wait. Housing cannot wait— #CASOTS

I applaud Gavin Newsom for his commitment to addressing Californians’ full spectrum of needs—from physical & mental health care, to hunger, to a roof over one’s head where we can feel safe.

It's all interrelated—we know that—our state should reflect that. twitter.com/CAgovernor/sta…

I'm ready to keep walking the walk—& to continue working w/Gavin Newsom on our shared priorities—ending gun violence in our communities, increasing funding for schools, reforming our criminal justice system & ensuring we meet our climate change goals.

Onward, California! #CASOTS