Press Releases

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

I am very aware that everyone is concerned about the new Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. And even more so, people want to be assured that the information they are receiving is accurate and scientifically sound and that the level of risk to our health is clearly stated to avoid unnecessary alarm.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

SACRAMENTO--This week, Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) introduced AB 2347, legislation to reduce the cost of health care coverage for millions of Californians who purchase their coverage through Covered California, California’s health care exchange for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Friday, January 31, 2020

Corporations providing electrical service must reimburse customers affected by a PSPS for qualified claims

SACRAMENTO–Today Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) introduced AB 2033, legislation that would direct utility companies, like PG&E, to reimburse its customers for certain losses as the result of a scheduled public safety power shutoff (PSPS).

Monday, January 27, 2020

SACRAMENTO–Today the Assembly overwhelmingly passed AB 890 by Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa), which would provide full practice authority to nurse practitioners, and sends the bill to the Senate.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

SACRAMENTO–Tomorrow Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) will be honored as an AARP 2019 Rx Price Fighter.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. The Rx Price Fighter is a new award honoring a select group of 28 officials from 14 states who have championed legislation designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

Monday, October 7, 2019

SACRAMENTO–Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 824 by Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) and sponsored by Attorney General Xavier Becerra, which will provide the tools the Attorney General needs to prevent brand name and generic pharmaceutical companies from pocketing billions in profits by using a “pay-for-delay” practice.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

SACRAMENTO–Today Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 38, authored by Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa), along with a number of measu