Former Speaker pro Tempore and CA Assemblymember - represented the North Coast, dentist (retired). Partner, California Strategies
Healdsburg, CA
Joined August 2009
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Jim Wood retweeted
I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and former colleague @toniatkins to CalStrat! She and I led our respective Assembly caucuses back in the day. She is a proven collaborator and expert at driving solutions forward! Welcome to the team, Toni!
We're proud to welcome @toniatkins, former CA Senate President pro Tempore and Assembly Speaker, as a Partner at California Strategies! Based in San Diego and also working from Sacramento, Toni brings decades of leadership to our statewide team.
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So honored and happy to be working with her again! One of my favorite people of all time!!
We're proud to welcome @toniatkins, former CA Senate President pro Tempore and Assembly Speaker, as a Partner at California Strategies! Based in San Diego and also working from Sacramento, Toni brings decades of leadership to our statewide team.
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Jim Wood retweeted
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…
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%3A%2F…
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.
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…
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????
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!
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.
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…
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
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
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.
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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…
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
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
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!
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
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
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…