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Palomar and the Politics of Care: Two Approaches to Representation

            When someone you love ends up in the ER, healthcare isn't political, it’s personal. It’s the child who falls off a bike, the expectant mother going into labor sooner than expected, the spouse whose chest tightens without warning. In those moments—even with insurance, even with a nearby hospital—we are vulnerable. Proposed federal cuts to healthcare for millions of Californians would...

Assemblymember Dr. Patel Co-Hosts Landmark Hearing on Affordability and Economic Pressures in San Diego County

San Marcos, CA — As rising costs continue to strain working families across California, Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel co-hosts the first-of-its-kind informational hearing in San Diego County on affordability, economic pressure, and community-driven solutions. 

Held at California State University, San Marcos, the hearing is part of the California Pocketbook Tour and convened by the Assembly...

Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel Secures Key Investments in State Budget to Support Public Safety, Education, and Economic Opportunity

SACRAMENTO—Amid federal tariffs and cuts to key American institutions, Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County) voted to advance California’s 2025-26 budget, which contains core priorities she championed and supported.

The California Legislature has held 67 budget hearings this year to deliver for Californians as well as possible. The budget passed by the Legislature this week...

Assembly Passes Assemblymember Patel’s Bill to Increase Cal Grant Financial Aid and Restore Grant Equity for Students

SACRAMENTO — The California State Assembly passed AB 402, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County). This bill, which increases the Cal Grant aid size for low and middle-income students attending private nonprofit colleges, received bipartisan support and is now moving to the Senate.

The Cal Grant program provides financial aid to students based on merit and need. Since its...

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