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Senator Weber Pierson, M.D., Takes Stand Against Trump-Backed Gerrymandering in Texas

Senator Weber Pierson, M.D., Takes Stand Against Trump-Backed Gerrymandering in Texas.

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Get Ready! Our Annual Backpack Giveaway & Family Resource Fair is BACK!

Join us for a day of fun, free backpacks filled with school supplies, and a legislative resource fair happening on:

Saturday, July 12, 2025
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Senator Weber Pierson, M.D.’s Health and Equity Bills Clear Senate, Head to Assembly

Senator Weber Pierson, M.D.’s Health and Equity Bills Clear Senate, Head to Assembly
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Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. Advances Key Health and Equity Bills, Expresses Disappointment Over Delay of Reproductive Health Funding Legislation

Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. Advances Key Health and Equity Bills, Expresses Disappointment Over Delay of Reproductive Health Funding Legislation
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Upcoming REAL ID Deadline - May 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin enforcing REAL ID requirements on May 7, 2025.
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Legislative Package & Scholarship Opportunities

I am proud to share my legislative package, a bold set of bills focused on promoting health, social justice, and economic empowerment in Senate District 39. As your State Senator, I am committed to protecting our communities from harmful toxins, improving maternal health, strengthening reproductive freedom, and advancing equity.
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Senator Akilah Weber Pierson Reacts to Trump Administration Cutting Mental Health Funding in Schools

Senator Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) released the following statement in response to the federal government announcing it plans to strip mental health funding from Lemon Grove and La Mesa-Spring Valley School Districts.
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senator akilah weber pierson, m.d. recognizes woman of the year honoree

Women’s History month is a time to honor the contributions, achievements and the resilience of women throughout history.
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California Legislative Black Caucus Demands Answers on Brutal Classroom Assault

Sacramento, CA—The brutal assault of a young Black student in her middle school classroom in Colton, CA is sickening. Physical violence against any student, on any campus, is unacceptable and demands immediate action.