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New Bill Gives Tax Relief to Dying California Cannabis Industry

Assemblymember Haney’ s AB 564 will boost California’s legal cannabis economy, which is in sharp decline and losing ground to other states. The bill will combat the threat of the growing illicit market by preventing an unprecedented 25% tax increase.

Sacramento, CA - Today, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D - San Francisco) introduced legislation to protect the legal cannabis industry from the growing threat of the untaxed, illegal cannabis market.

CA Legislature Introduces Bill Requiring Insurance Companies to Cover All PrEP Medications that Stop the Spread of HIV

SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) and Senator Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco) announced the introduction of a landmark bill that ensures all insurance companies in the state are required to cover all forms of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)— medications that stop a person from contracting HIV — including the newly approved twice-a-year injectabl

Housing Committee Chair Haney Commits to Champion Governor’s Housing Executive Order as Wildfires Devastate Homes in Southern California

Chair of Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee commits to utilizing the Governor’s executive order and new budget proposal to rebuild homes in the aftermath of the Southern California fires

Sacramento, CA – The Governor recently signed an executive order suspending many permitting and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act to allow families who have lost their homes and businesses to the fires to build back quickly.

Children’s Toy Drive in Urgent Need of 3,000 More Gifts Before Saturday

Unexpectedly large amount of last minute RSVPs for toy giveaway for low income families has led to organizers asking community for toy donations.

SAN FRANCISCO – Joy to the City is a holiday event aimed at giving low income families the opportunity to celebrate the holidays with live entertainment, ice skating, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa, and fun craft projects for kids.