Need help paying for school? Check out the Women in CA Leadership Foundation’s Minerva Scholarship & Breaking Barriers programs. For details and how to apply wicl.us #WiCLScholars2024

You're invited! On Wednesday, April 24, at 11am Pacific Time, join us for a virtual briefing on Accelerating Recovery of California's Kelp Forests Through State Investments and Actions. Register to attend: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

A good summary of my legislation to improve access to paid family leave smdailyjournal.com/news/local/bil…

So much fun reading to the kids today as part of Library Week festivities sponsored by San Mateo Public Library Foundation. Many wonderful guest readers including Kevin Mullin, Danielle Cwirko-Godycki, Nicole (she/hers) & SM Deputy Mayor Rob Newsom. And of course, Buddy the Dog.

It’s happening! Taxpayers in 12 states now can file their taxes for FREE with IRS #DirectFile and save an average of $150 a year. Keep more $ in your pocket by filing at directfile.irs.gov.

A great honor to announce I have earned a 💯% score on the 2023 Equality California State Legislative Scorecard. Today and every day, we must continue to work to build a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people.

Today is National Library Day and the kick of to a weeklong celebration of libraries and all that they offer. Contact local libraries for schedules of events | SMCLibraries South San Francisco Public Library Burlingame Library Community Services Redwood City Library Foundation Menlo Park Library | #NationalLibraryWeek   #LibraryDay

States work to ban period products containing toxic PFAS after 2023 report | theguardian.com/environment/20… | Planned Parenthood CPF Reproductive Freedom for All California A Voice For Choice Advocacy

Marin Voice: State representatives urge support of climate resilience plan | marinij.com/2024/04/05/mar… | Assemblymember Damon Connolly Save The Bay (SF) ResourcesLegacyFund OneShoreline DonnaColson94010 Marie Chuang Lisa Gauthier

Grateful to my colleagues on the Assembly Committee on Insurance for approving my legislation to improve access to Paid Family Leave for all Californians.

What California’s ‘unusually average’ snowpack means for water resources | sfchronicle.com/weather/articl…

Toxic Dust Threatens California Salmon Population, Lawmaker Seeks Solution | kqed.org/science/199212… | CA Waterkeepers San Mateo County Harbor District Sustainable Growth@Silicon Valley Leadership Group Sean Bothwell California Trout

Former car wash site in Burlingame to become affordable housing | smdailyjournal.com/news/local/for… | DonnaColson94010 Ricardo Ortiz Abode City of Burlingame Dave Pine

A very happy Easter to all who celebrate

An important day of reflection #CesarChavezDay #FarmWorkers #UnitedFarmWorkers

APPLY TODAY! You still have time to get financial aid for college. The deadline for Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship has just been extended to May 2. Workshop info here castudentaid.org/c4c| #CalGrant #MiddleClassScholarship #FAFSA

Bay Area/San Mateo County gets $32 million for critical water quality projects | blog.bayareametro.gov/posts/bay-area… | SF Estuary Partnership CA - DWR City of Burlingame DonnaColson94010 Michelle Weil

‘We’re exhausted’: Bay Area mental health shortage deepens as need explodes | mercurynews.com/2024/03/24/wer…

Wonderful Tacos & Taxes event to provide free tax filing and tacos to local residents in need. Huge thanks to Golden State Opportunity, Tax-Aid & vols for organizing this event.

Today is World Water Day - a moment to recognize our precious resource. As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks & Wildlife I am focused on efforts to preserve, conserve, and advance equitable access to clean water for people and our natural world alike | #WorldWaterDay