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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
AI is being used more and more in healthcare—but what happens when AI gets it wrong? My bill AB 2575 empowers healthcare workers to stand up for their patients and override AI when it conflicts with their clinical judgment.
prospect.org
Mental Health Workers Say Algorithmic Triage Is Hurting Patients - The American Prospect
Workers and policymakers are pushing for safeguards around AI’s use in health care through collective bargaining and legislation.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Proud to be fighting ICE in California. AB 2465 says those who profit from Trump’s cruel and corrupt immigration agenda won’t get a dime in perks from California taxpayers.
prospect.org
Two Americas: Anti-ICE Fighters vs. Bootlickers - The American Prospect
Elected officials across the country are fighting the federal government’s mass deportation campaign with new laws and funding. But some states are welcoming the shock troops.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Thank you Capitol Weekly for covering my bill, AB 2575. As AI is used more in healthcare—what happens when AI gets it wrong? AB 2575 empowers healthcare workers to speak up and make sure patients are protected.
capitolweekly.net
AB 2575: Rage against the machine - Capitol Weekly
As lawmakers race toward the end of the legislative session, AB 2575 is just one of many AI-related bills on the docket for them to consider. But amid the countless discussions currently surrounding A...
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
ICE killed another person yesterday. It didn’t stop with Rene Good. It didn’t stop with Alex Pretti. And it won’t stop with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo unless something changes. California taxpayers won’t continue to support this violence. This is why we need AB 2465.
theguardian.com
ICE agent fatally shoots motorist during traffic stop in Houston
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by immigration enforcement as he was looking to hire workers, his son says
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
First, Big Tech used our data to charge us more. Now they’re using our data to pay us less. This isn’t innovation—it’s exploitation.
inequality.org
Big Tech Built a Gig Economy That Works Against Us
Surveillance pricing is squeezing workers dependent on the gig economy — especially Black workers. Algorithmic transparency is the first step to fighting back.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Great to have @afscme3299.bsky.social at the Capitol yesterday! Thank you to all the fierce members who came to speak in support of my bill, AB 1582, which would ensure UC honors its bargaining agreements with employees.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Thanks to trump’s H.R. 1, SNAP recipients now must meet new requirements to keep their benefits. Make sure you don’t loose your benefits—for more information go to: socialservices.alamedacountyca.gov/our-services...
Blue informational flyer urging SNAP recipients not to lose benefits due to new requirements from H.R.1, with EBT card and ballot icons, issued by Assemblymember Liz Ortega.Informational poster about CalFresh work requirements for adults ages 18-64, outlining 80-hour work rules and eligibility for continued benefits or exemptions.Informational poster about CalFresh work requirements with resources for more information like a phone number (510) 263 2420 and a link to find a local food bank www.foodnow.net/find-a-food-pantry/
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Today, the California Assembly adjourned in memory of William A. Burke—founder of the Los Angeles Marathon and a dedicated champion for clean air. His remarkable legacy of service and advocacy continues to be felt in communities across California.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Everyone should have access to basic things in the fourth largest economy in the world. Read the article here:
calonews.com
Immigrant rights activists call for dedicated investment in state budget
With the deadline for the State Legislature to send an updated budget proposal to the governor just around the corner, leaders and activists alike are calling for targeted investment to support immigr...
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I’m always grateful when Californians make the trek to Sacramento to raise their voices on behalf of their communities. Thank you, @ccpucalifornia.bsky.social for championing access to quality child care and fighting for the families who keep California running every day.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Happy Pride! I joined the City of San Leandro for their Pride flag raising ceremony to celebrate love! 🏳️‍🌈💛
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I had a wonderful time at the San Leandro Cherry Festival Parade this morning! Special thank you to the members of District Council 16 who joined us! 🍒
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day. Every life lost is one too many. We will continue to fight for safer communities for all. #GunViolenceAwarenessDay #WearOrange
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Stop predatory data brokers from collecting and selling your information! Californians can now use the state’s free DELETE REQUEST AND OPT-OUT PLATFORM (DROP). Go to privacy.ca.gov/DROP to learn more.
privacy.ca.gov
Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP)
Protect your personal information. Data brokers collect, share, and sell your personal information. You can stop that from happening.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community’s progress, joy, and resilience—today and every day. While we honor how far we’ve come, we remain committed to the ongoing fight for equality, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ rights.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Scams are on the rise—don't get caught off guard! Join Senator Grayson and me for our Senior Scam Stopper Seminar! Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from phone and online fraud. Register at the link or QR code above.
Flyer for a "Senior Scam Stopper Seminar" on June 1 from 12–2 p.m. at San Leandro Senior Community Center, hosted by Liz Ortega and Tim Grayson.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Another tragic workplace accident has taken a life. This is why I am fighting to pass AB 2321, which would ensure that workplace deaths like this face criminal investigation. When employers know there will be accountability, they will keep workers safe.
cbsnews.com
Vacaville man dies after getting pinned by garbage truck in Dixon
An investigation is underway in Dixon after a person died following an industrial truck-related incident.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
📣 Attention students! Two exciting scholarship opportunities are coming up — don’t miss your chance to apply! Make sure to submit your application before the deadline 📣
Informational flyer titled "Scholarship Opportunities" lists details for Minerva Scholarship and CA Latino Caucus, with deadlines on May 31 and June 1, 2026. Assemblymember Liz Ortega noted.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
So proud of my colleagues as we vote on hundreds of bills to uplift all Californians! @votealexlee.bsky.social
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Proud to share that my bill, AB 2465, passed off the Assembly floor this week and is now headed to the Senate!
A graphic advocating for AB 2465, opposing tax breaks for ICE contractors in California, with text emphasizing the bill's progress and Assemblymember Liz Ortega’s name.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Proud to stand with my Assembly colleagues in passing a 22-bill package to fight back against Trump’s war on immigrants. My bill AB 2465 says not one dime of California taxpayer money for the private companies who work with ICE to profit from detention centers that put children in cages.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Yesterday, the Assembly passed a 22-bill package protecting our immigrant communities from Trump’s DHS, including my bill AB 2465, which bans state tax breaks to for-profit detention centers and other companies who contract with ICE and profit from Trump’s war on immigrants.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The house of origin deadline is this Friday. This means we are voting on hundreds of bills late into the night everyday. I couldn’t do this without my incredible Capitol staff who are keeping me briefed and ready!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I was proud today to stand with my colleagues in passing a 22-bill package, including AB 2465–no tax perks for private ICE prisons. As I said on the assembly floor: this is a reality for our communities. We're not reading this in books. www.abc10.com/article/news...
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California Federation of Labor Unions @californialabor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Patients in hospitals do NOT want AI robots making the final call on their healthcare. No machine can replace the human touch of a nurse, the human judgment of any healthcare worker.
Protect health care by humans, pass AB 2575
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
May your Eid al-Adha be filled with peace, blessings, and love.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
My bill AB 2321 made it out of the Assembly yesterday—now off to the Senate!
Assemblymember Liz Ortega stands in front of the California Capitol with text highlighting AB 2321's focus on prosecuting workplace deaths and serious accidents, stating "Cal/OSHA is broken.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
House of Origin week is in full swing, and my team has been working overtime helping me track hundreds of bills before Friday’s deadline. Took a moment to celebrate our incredible Senior Leg Aide’s birthday—now right back to it!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
My statement on the passing of Pat Gacoscos.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Great meeting with SEIU 2015 to discuss the issues impacting caregivers and working families across our communities. Thank you for the important work you do every day.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
On World Preeclampsia Day, we raise awareness and support families impacted by this serious pregnancy complication, which affects 1 in 25 pregnancies. Every parent deserves access to safe, quality maternal health care.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Loved welcoming Stonebrae Elementary’s 4th grade class to the Capitol today! It was great meeting such bright students and sharing a little about how we serve our communities here in Sacramento.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
This EMS Week, I’d like to give a special shoutout to Royal Ambulance! They not only provide outstanding care to residents across our district but also have helped address diaper need with me!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Great meeting with teachers union, CTA yesterday! We discussed the importance of protecting school funding to retain amazing teachers, strengthen our schools, and support student success.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Honored to recognize East Bay Innovations as #AD20’s 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year! 🎉 Their dedication to empowering people with disabilities through meaningful employment and building inclusive communities is making a meaningful impact in AD20. Congratulations! #CaliforniaNonprofits
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
My statement on this week’s horrific act of terror in San Diego.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
#TeamLiz was honored to attend HUSD’s Black Student Excellence Graduation—a powerful evening recognizing the brilliance, resilience, leadership, and achievements of Black students. Congratulations to all of the graduates and their families on this incredible milestone✨!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
This EMS Week, we thank the incredible EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and emergency medical professionals who serve our communities with dedication and compassion every day!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#TeamLiz was honored to attend the James Logan High’s 1st Punjabi Graduation—such a beautiful event recognizing culture, community, and the achievements of these incredible graduates. Congratulations Class of 2026🎓✨!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Congratulations to Scott Budnick and this year’s Jewish American Heritage Month honorees recognized by the Jewish Caucus! A celebrated producer behind The Hangover and War Dogs, Scott is also a strong advocate for criminal justice reform, working with youth and formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
#TeamLiz had a great time at the 4C’s Childrens Fair this weekend—connecting with community and our families!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
#TeamLiz was honored to attend HUSD Parent Recognition Night and celebrate the parents and families who go above and beyond to support our students and schools. Their dedication, advocacy, and involvement help strengthen our entire community.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
#TeamLiz had a wonderful time joining our East Bay Chambers for their Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo mixer—kicking off the 104th Rodeo this weekend!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
#TeamLiz was happy to attend the ribbon cutting for Ace Hardware of San Leandro! Congratulations on this exciting new chapter and thank you for investing in our community, creating local jobs, and serving East Bay families and businesses.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Great to stand alongside courageous leaders like @brotherjones.bsky.social at the Capitol today in support of AJR 31 to restore the Voting Rights Act. Countless brave Americans sacrificed—and gave their lives—to secure the right to vote for everyone. We will not go back!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Was proud of present ACR 90 today celebrating California’s Day of the Teacher—thank you to educators across California for inspiring, supporting, and shaping future generations🍎♥️! And a special shout to CTA member Mara for joining me in the Capitol today to celebrate.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Had a great time at @seiuca.org Leadership Reception, hearing from leaders organizing working families and listening to the real challenges working Californians are facing.
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
#TeamLiz joined local leaders at the San Leandro Shoreline to celebrate more than $1 million in federal funding secured to improve shoreline infrastructure. Thank you @replsimon.bsky.social for securing this vital funding that will expand access, and strengthen this important community space!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
#TeamLiz was honored to recognize Jaime Jaramillo for his retirement and decades of dedicated service to Union City. Thank you, Jaime, for your hard work, commitment, and lasting impact on our community. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter👏🏼!
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Assemblymember Liz Ortega @asmlizortega.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Workers keep getting seriously injured and even dying on the job—employers are not being held accountable. That’s why I introduced AB 2321. When employers face real consequences for unsafe conditions, they will finally start taking workers’ safety seriously.
safetyandhealthmagazine.com
California lawmaker wants state prosecutors to investigate serious workplace incidents - Safety+Health Magazine
Assemblymember Liz Ortega says an audit published in July uncovered “deficiencies in Cal/OSHA’s enforcement processes and staffing levels.”
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