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Senator Weber Pierson Announces Legislation to Help Move Midway Rising Forward

Senator Weber Pierson Announces Legislation to Help Move Midway Rising Forward

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Senator Weber Pierson’s Sweeping Bill Package Advances to Assembly Floor, Tackling Health, Education and Affordability

Senator Weber Pierson’s Sweeping Bill Package Advances to Assembly Floor, Tackling Health, Education and Affordability
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August Newsletter

I hope you're having a great start to the month.

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July Newsletter 2026

I hope you’re doing well and that your month is starting off on a positive note. It’s a privilege to serve our community in the California State Senate.

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Senator Weber Pierson’s SB 869 Advances from Assembly Health Committee, Moving California Closer to Greater Transparency on Sugary Drinks

Senator Weber Pierson’s SB 869 Advances from Assembly Health Committee, Moving California Closer to Greater Transparency on Sugary Drinks
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June Newsletter

I hope this message finds you well and that your month is off to a great start. It is an honor to represent our community in the California State Senate. Every day, my office is committed to engaging with residents, responding to the issues that matter most, and working to support stronger, healthier communities for all of our families.
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Statement from Senator Akilah Weber Pierson on Tragic Shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego

Statement from Senator Akilah Weber Pierson on Tragic Shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego
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May Newsletter -2026

Greetings, and I hope you are having a wonderful month. Serving our community in the California State Senate is a responsibility I hold with great pride. My team and I remain focused on listening closely, acting on your priorities, and advancing initiatives that uplift our neighborhoods and families.
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New bills aimed to focus on public health

California Democratic State Senator, Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson of San Diego, is introducing several new bills aimed at improving the health of Californians, including Senate Bill 977, which would ensure that restaurants with 20 or more locations with a children's menu offer a children's meal that meets the minimum nutrition standard.