Affordable health care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. As Chair of the Assembly Health Budget Subcommittee, I’ve am fighting to lower health care costs while the federal administration and its supporters push policies that will raise (1/2)

I’ll never forget being in Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s offices on January 30, 2018, ahead of President Trump’s first State of the Union. I had been invited as Congressman Carbajal’s special guest. That night, she hosted a gathering filled (1/3)

The federal shutdown has left millions without SNAP benefits. California is stepping up, with $80 million in expedited funding for food banks to help families in need. If you or someone you know needs support, find local food bank info here: a30.asmdc.org/useful-phone-numbers-websites

Honored to have participated in the recent Big Sur Multi-Agency Advisory Council (BSMAAC) last Friday. It was inspiring to join dedicated partners working together to protect and sustain the Big Sur community and landscape. (1/2)

It’s exciting to see organizations who serve our district get awarded by the California Natural Resources Agency’s Youth Community Access Grant Program! These grants invest in local youth, expanding access to nature and building the next generation of environmental leaders.

Honored to visit Cabrillo College and celebrate 40 years of the Cabrillo College Federation of Teachers (CCFT) advocating for students, educators, and public education. Grateful for the dedication of faculty who go above and beyond every day to (1/2)

If you or someone you know is experiencing hardship and are in need of food, there are resources in each county within our district. You can find them on my website at: a30.asmdc.org/useful-phone-numbers-websites

Our Assembly District is filled with vibrant communities!

Serving our community starts right here in our district. I’m always grateful to spend time in our Monterey District Office, meeting with local residents and organizations to discuss the issues that matter most to the Central Coast.

Starting November 1, federal funding for SNAP/CalFresh could stop putting Californians at risk of losing food assistance. This shutdown is already affecting families, children, seniors, people with disabilities, and even our military (1/2)

I’m incredibly fortunate to have spent time with the Transitions - Mental Health Association team, which provides essential mental health and family support services across the Central Coast. Thanks to a state grant and other financial support, TMHA can (1/2)

With AB 1008 now signed into law, I’m excited to see new opportunities open up for small businesses that have been waiting years for a chance to expand. Strengthening our local economy, helping family-owned restaurants (1/2)

As the federal government terrorizes communities with illegal raids across the nation, California is taking proactive steps to protect our communities. I’m proud to announce that I secured $1.5 million for Catholic Charities’ immigrant (1/3)

As co-chair of the Central Coast Caucus, I’m proud to announce that three of our priority bills have been signed into law this year. Once again, it reaffirms our commitment to addressing the issues our communities are facing along the Central Coast.

I am proud to have secured $1,500,000 for Catholic Charities' immigrant legal services on the Central Coast. Immigrants keep our Central Coast community and economy strong by building businesses and working in industries that keep our region thriving. (1/2)

Seven Bills Signed into Law! Thank you @governor.ca.gov for signing these important measures into law. Each of these bills strengthens our communities in from ensuring fiscal stability in public transportation for the Central Coast, to protecting Californians’ financial wellbeing and (1/2)

The recent federal firings targeting special education and rehab rehabilitative services employees are cruel, harmful, and unacceptable. After teaching students with special needs for over a decade, I deeply believe that children deserve support, not cuts. (1/3

Tonight, we celebrate the release of the last living hostages returning home after unimaginable torment. We also mourn the lives lost during this horrific war. The global community must help rebuild Gaza's neighborhoods and (1/2)

I commend this generation of young leaders for raising their voices and demanding what every child deserves: safe, healthy schools and a future not defined by fossil fuel disasters. I’m a teacher and I know that when classrooms shutdown due to wildfires,

I’m grateful @governor.ca.gov has signed my bill AB 560, the Special Educator Act. This new law will have a profoundly positive impact on students with special needs and the educators who serve them. By requiring the (1/3)

While the federal administration uses partisan tactics to silence voters and create a more opaque elections system, California is becoming more transparent and fair by the day. My Assembly Bill 808 continues to strengthen transparency and public trust in free and fair California (1/2)

Tourism employs more than 22,000 San Luis Obispo County residents, and I’m grateful to @governor.ca.gov for helping strengthen this vital industry. AB 1008 will give local restaurants new opportunities to boost revenue through expanded drink menus. By supporting (1/2)

I’m hosting a Senior Scam Stopper Seminar and you’re invited! Hear from the experts from the Contractors State License Board, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and the California Department of Insurance. Join us in person or watch online. RSVP: a30.asmdc.org/events

As a long-time public school teacher I’ve served many students over the years who were unhoused. The toll it takes on learning is immense. The Balay Ko project will literally be life changing for children and families who need stability and safety as they find permanent housing. ECHO is a steady 1/2

When climate and man-made disaster strike, it’s vital to have the environmental data we need to make sure our communities are safe and healthy. This is why I am proud that AB 1288, the Retain and Train Act, has been signed by @governor.ca.gov . (1/3)

My heart breaks for the Giambalvo family and all that they are going through. What occurred is the worst of the worst and should never happen to anyone. In the coming weeks, once the investigation is completed we will have (1/2)

“The measure, if approved, would create a new legal presumption — that workers suffering from heat illness or injury would be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if their employers failed to comply with standards set up to protect employees from heat effects.”

As of today, October 1, the federal government is shut down, leaving millions of Americans without pay. Here in California, we’re still open for business. Did you know you may still qualify for Unemployment Insurance in California if you’re impacted by the shutdown? 📃

Rest in power to Dame Jane Goodall, a trailblazer who changed how our world connects to nature. More than ever, her message is needed to inspire us to continue protecting sensitive habitats and truly value our environment.

IT'S TIME TO PUT PEOPLE FIRST AGAIN! The president has the power to end this shutdown before it starts, and he should do so before he goes to bed tonight. In one of the most prosperous nations in the world healthcare should be funded, workers should be secure in (1/2)

Local lawmaker Dawn Addis wants to honor “one of America’s greats.”

When we uplift and support all students, we build a stronger, more inclusive Central Coast. What a joyful day at the 84th Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival Parade! I was honored to walk with the Arroyo Grande High School Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Club, (1/2)

Every student deserves dignity and to learn in a system that is welcoming and affirming. I authored AB 2173 so that Saran Tugsjargal and students like her would stop being harmed by degrading labels. (1/2) edsource.org/2025/student...

Day 3 of Climate Week: Wildfires don’t just result from climate change - they accelerate it. I’ve seen this personally with the Gifford Fire, California’s largest to date in 2025. That’s why I am proud California continues to lead the way with at home and at Climate Week. (1/3)

Grateful to visit @calpolyslo.bsky.social ‘s Swanton Pacific Ranch to see how students are gaining hands-on experience in forest recovery and wildfire resilience.

Day 2 of Climate Week: Proud to join advocates, legislators, congressional leaders and experts at the NRDC for the Make Polluters Pay discussion. We know who created this crisis, and it’s time the biggest polluters are held accountable. Shout-out to my colleague (1/2)

Day 1 of Climate Week and CA is out here in full force. Proud to share California’s climate goals and commitment to reducing emissions, creating transparency, and lowering cost of living for ratepayers and California’s families. @dorismatsui.bsky.social

🌎 Climate Week is in full swing in New York City! My colleagues and I are joining leaders, innovators, and advocates to advance bold climate solutions. We are also proud to share with others what California is doing to combat climate change.

A few months ago, our district office celebrated McDonald’s Manager, Pam Ortega, on completing her Associate’s degree in Business Administration. (1/3)

The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus urged the federal government to uphold the Roadless Rule and protect the Central Coast’s natural landscapes, community, and economy. I, along with my co-chair, Assemblymember Gregg Hart, submitted the following letter to the US (1/2)

As co-chair of the CA Legislative Central Coast Caucus, I’m proud that we are making great strides! We have five priority bills off to the @governor.ca.gov ‘s desk. Each bill addresses critical issues for our region.

Today, we honor Constitution and Citizenship Day, a reminder of the liberty, justice, and freedom our nation was built on and the responsibility we all share to uphold these values.

I appreciate my colleagues! Here’s to working hard for the Central Coast. #CALeg #LastDayOfSession

I’m proud that eight of my bills are now making their way to the Governor’s desk. This success reflects the dedication of countless advocates and community members who worked alongside us to stand up for everyday Californians. I look forward to working with the Governor to have these bills signed.

I am heartened that SB 577 will not be advancing this year. While the bill sought to balance the needs of institutions and survivors, it unfortunately would have had reverberating consequences for survivors of sexual assault going forward. (1/4)

My heart goes out to Charlie Kirk’s wife and their two children as they grieve this devastating loss. I strongly condemn political violence, which has no place in our nation. As a nation, we are defined more by what unites us than what divides us. Let’s remember this today and every day forward.

In California, following to the passage of my bill, AB 452 (2023), child sexual assault survivors now have the right to seek civil justice regardless of age. I remain hopeful that Epstein survivors will soon have the same right nationwide. We need the full truth to come (1/2)

California turns 175 today. For generations, our state has served as an example on the national stage in policy, innovation, and progress. From protecting our coastlines to expanding rights and opportunities, the Golden State shows the nation what’s possible when we lead with vision and courage.

I believe Epstein survivors. I believe in their right to seek justice, at any age. Those who commit these crimes, and the powerful networks that protect them, must be held accountable. I was proud when Governor Newsom signed my Justice for Survivors Act (AB 452), joining President Biden in (1/2)

Thank you, Congressman Carbajal, for standing up for the victims in the Epstein Files. By pushing for accountability and transparency, your work helps ensure survivors everywhere, including in California’s 30th Assembly District, are seen, heard, and supported in their pursuit of justice.