Former Speaker pro Tempore and CA Assemblymember - represented the North Coast, dentist (retired). Partner, California Strategies
Joined August 2009
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7 Aug 2025
For everyone enamored with #ChatGPT please read what you produce before you hit send. It may sound good on the surface but make absolutely no sense to the recipient. It can be a huge headache for the person you send it to as they struggle to figure out what the heck you mean
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22 Jan 2025
We're proud to announce @WoodddsJim has joined California Strategies as Partner. He'll be working in Sacramento and expanding our presence in the North Coast Region of the state. #policyexpert #statesman #strategic calstrat.com/news_update/cal…
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16 Jan 2025
After # TubbsFire the Sonoma County DA sponsored AB1919 to make price gouging a misdemeanor. It’s against the law to raise prices more than 10% during a declared emergency @latimes @MayorOfLA @NathanHochmanDA @Elex_Michaelson search.app/?link=https:/…
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12 Jan 2025
In the aftermath of the #Tubbsfire in 2017 where 22 people lost their lives and 5600 homes were lost the community come together to support everyone. There wasn’t much misinformation or finger pointing. The people and communities of the LA area need that spirit from us now.
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11 Jan 2025
Inconvenient truths about the fires burning in Los Angeles from two fire experts - a really important article and with a lot of really good information that sadly isn’t new latimes.com/california/story…
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4 Dec 2024
Approaching 3 hours on hold with @SocialSecurity to resolve an issue related to my Mom. Being told how easy it is to do this online…… except that you can’t. Is anyone there????
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21 Nov 2024
We are getting absolutely pummeled by this series of storms on the North Coast. A few days ago this was a barely moving meandering creek. For years we feared the next possible #wildfires and now face the possibility of serious #flooding. BE SAFE!! Don’t cross flooded roadways!
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21 Nov 2024
Saddened to learn of the passing of a mentor,friend and one of my earliest supporters - former Assemblymember Patty Berg. Passionate about the North Coast, Planned Parenthood, seniors and the California End of Life Option Act. Never shy about her opinions! Loved that about her.
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11 Oct 2024
Warren Toughens Private-Equity Bill, Aiming to Prevent Healthcare Abuses - WSJ - kudos to @SenWarren - this issue isn’t going away. Hoping this scrutiny goes well beyond hospitals @healthaccess wsj.com/articles/warren-toug…
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2 Oct 2024
I disagree with that idea. “ Fall in love with your bills” Take on hard issues that really mean something to you and your constituents. Don’t quit when you hit the first bump in the road, or the 2nd. When you are successful celebrate it. When not - dust yourself off and try again
1 Oct 2024
One of the most commonly misunderstood bits of advice at the California State Capitol is the one about "Don't fall in love with your bills."
It's actually good advice, but it wasn't for staff. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀.
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27 Sep 2024
SHell yeah @CAGovernor! Pinch me-am I dreaming? We're shellebrating at the Crabitol today! This cracks me up! There's no side-stepping how happy I am to honor the Dungeness crab! Shelldom do I have a chance to annoy you with my puns, but I do know when to stop. Mic drop. #AB1797
27 Sep 2024
This calls for a shell-abration! 🐚🥳
California has established 3 new state symbols: the Dungeness crab as the state crustacean, the banana slug as the state slug, and the black abalone as the state seashell.
gov.ca.gov/2024/09/27/claws-…
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23 Sep 2024
Private equity: health care's vampire | STAT. “Private equity firms are sucking the resources out of America’s hospitals and nursing homes, and feeding on doctors to generate profits.” #AB3129.@linakhanFTC @AGRobBonta @healthaccess statnews.com/2024/08/19/priv…
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23 Sep 2024
Little known outside a few in legislature-Lina Khan wrote 6 page letter to CA. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair & Vice-Chair in support of work on #AB3129 calling for review of Private Equity in healthcare acquisitions. @healthaccess @AGRobBonta - competition keeps prices lower
22 Sep 2024
Voters say inflation is their number one issue. Lina Khan, the youngest ever to chair the Federal Trade Commission, thinks that corporate consolidation helps drive prices up on everything from food to concert tickets. cbsn.ws/3XAJJob
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23 Sep 2024
FTC Commissioner Lina Khan wrote a letter supporting #AB3129, my bill to allow @AGRobBonta to review private equity transactions in health care. Hoping @CAgovernor saw the 60 Minutes piece!
22 Sep 2024
Voters say inflation is their number one issue. Lina Khan, the youngest ever to chair the Federal Trade Commission, thinks that corporate consolidation helps drive prices up on everything from food to concert tickets. cbsn.ws/3XAJJob
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19 Sep 2024
At hearing on gasoline prices…… I believe I heard Division of Petroleum Market Oversight (DPMO) mention #PrivateEquity consolidation at the retail level as a contributor…… which to me means higher consumer prices. @CalEnergy - #PrivateEquity is everywhere
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17 Sep 2024
Commissioner Lara and Cal Poly Humboldt announce joint effort to create nation’s first public wildfire catastrophe model. Really happy to see this. Incredible opportunity to showcase the incredible team @CalPolyHumboldt Go #lumberjacks insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0…
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Love it.
16 Sep 2024
In honor of National Voter Registration Day tomorrow, the Broadway company of Hamilton headed into the booth to record “The Election of 2024”. We’re proud to partner with @WhenWeAllVote and @VoteRiders to make sure everyone’s voice is heard at the polls. Register to vote now!
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10 Sep 2024
This is California's opportunity to lead on protecting patients from potential adverse effects of private equity's transactions in health care. Their focus is profits for their companies--my focus is patients access to affordable & quality health care. Which do you want?
10 Sep 2024
A health system that works for all Californians must put patients first. #AB3129 (@JimWoodAD2) places needed oversight on private equity health care deals that could harm access & drive up costs. @CAGovernor sign this bill to make California a leader in protecting patients!
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