Public Policy "NEWS"

Hey everyone!  This legislative session, we're thrilled to support Senator Weber Pierson's SB 764 policy.  SB 764 requires restaurant chains to offer healthy meal choices for children.  Studying for my MPA degree has sparked my deep interest in understanding the potential real-world effects of public health policies. Think about it: Numerous restaurant kids' meal options contain excessive calories, sodium, and sugar, which we know is harmful to children.   My experience as a research assistant has shown me research demonstrating that these eating habits can result in serious health complications later in life. But here's the thing: Our goal is to assist families in choosing better options.  Through my family experiences, I understand how difficult it is to locate healthy food choices during restaurant meals.   My little cousin enjoys fresh veggies and fruit, but kids' menus often lack these healthy options. So, here's where you come in!  Pare...

From my perspective as a Black gay man, I understand that assaults on Black history impact me personally, extending beyond mere political issues. The distortion of Dr. King's legacy, along with the diminishing of the struggles faced by Black Americans, serves to undermine my personal identity and experiences. The forces attempting to eliminate Black history are the same forces that seek to erase LGBTQ+ history, as my identity exists at the intersection of racial discrimination and anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice. The Black and LGBTQ+ communities must unite to protect our shared heritage and promote justice and equality for all.

College leaders remain challenged by the consequences of this letter.  Two weeks is insufficient time to fully evaluate and make necessary changes to sophisticated policies and programs.  Potential funding reductions create substantial pressure.  I want to understand how colleges will handle these changes and their eventual impact on campus diversity. According to this letter, the Department of Education has  significantly changed its stance on race-conscious policies. The expedited timeline reveals that they plan to implement their interpretation forcefully. Legal challenges against this letter remain uncertain as debates surround race-conscious approaches in higher education. Achieving institutional diversity without referencing race is a substantial policy difficulty.

Now is the time to tell Congress to vote against the budget resolution.   Tell them to oppose the budget resolution and any other legislation that would cut Medicaid because seniors will be harmed.  Use this call-in line to reach your member of Congress:   866-426-2631.

San Jacinto City Council 595 S San Jacinto Ave  San Jacinto, CA. 92583 Dear Members of the San Jacinto City Council,  I am writing to express my concerns about the increasing threat of climate change and its potential impacts on our community, particularly in light of recent devastating wildfires and extreme weather events across California, including the significant losses experienced in Los Angeles County, as highlighted in a recent MyNewsLA.com article  https://mynewsla.com/government/2025/02/13/la-county-launches-blue-ribbon-commission-on-climate-action-and-fire-recovery-2 . This article discussed the formation of the LA County Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery, which underscores the urgency of proactive measures to protect our communities.  Like many other areas in California, San Jacinto faces risks related to wildfire, drought, and extreme heat. Our city must proactively mitigate these risks and enhance our resilience to climate c...

Trump hasn’t even been in office for two weeks and he, Vice President Vance, and their extremist enablers have already wreaked havoc on our political system—with lawless efforts to execute the white supremacist, misogynistic, and racist plans they laid out in their Project 2025 playbook. We can’t be complacent.