When I work on the monthly Note from Toni for the newsletter, I like to pour a cup of coffee and pretend like I'm talking to folks sitting around our kitchen table. That helps me share what's been going on with the Capitol and our office in a way that's maybe a little less formal. This month is a tough one to write, with all that is going on in the Middle East, and some of the turmoil we're seeing in our own communities here...

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One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is getting to work with and alongside lawmakers who care deeply about issues impacting California. Each year, I love being able to partner with them on legislation that uplifts Californians and builds community across our state. Here is some information on the bills I have co-sponsored and co-authored which have been signed by the Governor.

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When I was growing up, my family didn't have routine access to healthcare, and the effects echoed – from not receiving important preventative care, to incurring hospital bills that strained our family finances beyond our means. Thanks to Covered California, though, for the last 11 years Californians have had the opportunity to sign up for high quality health insurance with the click of a button!

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This year's budget allocated $1 million to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance for their California Wildlife Health and Zoonotic Disease program. It is fascinating to see first-hand the work done at the Beckman Center for Conservation Research that helps investigate and remove disease as a roadblock to conservation. One example is Avian Influenza, which can impact poultry as well as migratory birds.

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