In her latest newsletter to constituents, Nancy Skinner provided an overview of 12 of the bills she championed in 2024 that will now be California law. Check out the legislation here.

https://alamedapost.com/news/nancy-skinner-12-bills-signed-law-2024/

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An estimated $10,000 was raised by the Alameda Pride Foundation during their third Alameda Pride celebration on Saturday, October 5. "The majority of the money will be used to help fund staffing and physical materials needed for the new LGBTQ+ teen center opening this Friday," reports Vicky Nguyen.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-pride-raises-funds-for-new-lgbtq-teen-center/

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In the wake of last week's school shooting in Georgia, AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis addresses safety and prevention methods that AUSD uses to help prevent gun violence.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-uses-facilities-training-mental-health-to-help-prevent-school-tragedies/

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Schools are now on summer break, but “kids can still get free meals at many locations throughout our community,” Senator Skinner reported in her latest newsletter. Four free summer meals sites in Alameda are open throughout the week to all youth 18 and under.

https://alamedapost.com/news/state-sen-nancy-skinner-summer-meals-program-in-alameda/

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In a letter to constituents issued on Tuesday, March 19, State Senator Nancy Skinner noted that gun violence is an increasing concern among Californians. She urges greater use of Gun Violence Restraining Orders, an effective but underutilized tool.

https://alamedapost.com/news/senator-skinner-urges-use-of-gun-violence-restraining-orders/

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Governor Gavin Newsom Signed Shield Law Protecting CA Health Practioners Who Provide Medication #Abortion & Gender-Affirming Care to Out-of-State Patients

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https://sd09.senate.ca.gov/news/newsom-signs-shield-law-protecting-ca-health-practioners-who-provide-medication-abortion