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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.
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Over 60% of California kids can't do math at their grade level. Here's how we change that

Introduced by state Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson, D-La Mesa (San Diego County), SB1067 would require schools to screen kindergarten through second-grade students for math difficulties to identify challenges early and respond sooner.
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San Diego lawmaker's bill would require chain restaurants to label high-sugar drinks

A new bill from San Diego state Sen. Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson would require chain restaurants to label drinks high in added sugar.
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April Newsletter -2026

I hope your month is off to a strong start. It is truly an honor to represent you in the California State Senate. As we continue navigating a busy legislative calendar, I’m focused on advancing policies that strengthen our communities and improve quality of life across the district. Here’s a look at what’s been happening recently and what’s ahead.
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SB 869 Passes Committee Following Capitol Rally, Would Require High Added Sugar Label for Drinks on Restaurant Menus

Sacramento, CA — Today, Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. (D-San Diego), joined by the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, rallied at the California State Capitol today in support of Senate Bill 869, legislation that would require restaurant menus to clearly label beverages containing more than 50 percent of the recommended daily value for added sugar.
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‘You are what you drink’: California bill looks to flag sugary drinks on chain menus

State Senator Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson says Senate Bill 869 is meant to raise awareness of just how much sugar can be found in beverages, which can sometimes exceed the recommended allowance by over triple.
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Sen. Weber-Pierson Bill takes aim at early Math gaps

Senate Bill (SB) 1067, introduced in February by Sen. Akilah Weber-Pierson (D-San Diego), seeks to close California’s racial achievement gap in education by requiring universal screening and early identification of math difficulties for students in kindergarten through second grade.