FRESNO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) authored 10 bills during the 2023-24 State legislative session that advanced through the legislative process and now are on Governor Newsom’s desk for consideration. The Governor has until September 30, 2024 to sign or veto bills.
FRESNO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) today is issuing his statement about his bill, Assembly Bill 1840:
“I want to thank my Legislative colleagues for their strong, passionate support today of Assembly Bill 1840 and sending this important bill to the Governor’s desk.
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) today announced that he has chosen Fresno Building Healthy Communities as the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year for the 31st Assembly District.
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno-area Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula and the 31st Assembly District office hosted a Community Health and Resource Fair on Thursday in Fresno.
Earlier this month, Arambula announced that he and the district office will host four community health and Resources Fairs in April across Fresno County. They hosted events in Orange Cove on April 6, Parlier on April 11, and Fresno on April 18.
Manufacturers of corn masa flour may be mandated to add a new ingredient to some products sold in California if a bill proposed by state Rep. Joaquin Arambula passes.
The Fresno Democrat proposed Assembly Bill 1830, which would require folic acid to be added to popularly consumed food items that use corn masa flour, like chips, tortillas, tamales and pupusas.
Corn chips, tortillas, tamales and pupusas — while all delicious may be missing a key vitamin for women of reproductive age.
Folic acid has long been used to prevent serious birth defects and help babies develop. Medical and public health experts advise daily consumption during pregnancy, but also in the months before becoming pregnant. This B vitamin is so important the federal government requires folic acid in certain foods such as enriched breads and cereals.
FRESNO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) and the 31st Assembly District office will host four Community Health and Resource Fairs in April in Fresno County, starting this Saturday, April 6, in Orange Cove.
FRESNO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) has selected Diane Phakonekham MS, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California, as Woman of the Year for the 31st Assembly District for 2024.
FRESNO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) and State Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced) – in partnership with Proteus, Inc.—will host a virtual town hall on Monday, March 4, for employees and others impacted by the Prima Wawona closure.