Law to Require Insurance Coverage of Fentanyl Overdose Drug Clears First Hurdle
Law to Require Insurance Coverage of Fentanyl Overdose Drug Clears First Hurdle
Press Releases
FDA Announces Over-the-Counter Narcan; Asm. Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) Looks to Make Narcan Available to All
SACRAMENTO ― As the Federal Drug Administration announced that Naloxone will now be made available over the counter, California Assemblymember Liz Ortega is seeking to remove cost barriers by requiring Medi-Cal and private insurers to cover the life-saving drug.
Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) Presents Resolution Commemorating Women in Construction Week
Resolution to Shed Light on the Need for More Women Workers in the Construction Industry
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) presented Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 24 proclaiming the week of March 5, 2023, through March 11, 2023, as Women in Construction Week. The Member also honored two tradeswomen from UA Local 288 who visited the Capitol to show support for the measure.
Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-Hayward) to Introduce Bill Mandating Coverage of Naloxone
New Bill Requires Medi-Cal and Private Insurers to cover OTC Naloxone
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-Hayward) has announced a bold step forward in the fight against Fentanyl overdoses in California.
Assemblymember Liz Ortega Announces Committee Assignments
SACRAMENTO, CA – Following the announcement of the 2023-24 Assembly Standing Committee assignments, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-Hayward) released the following statement:
“I am grateful and excited to have been appointed to the Assembly Rules Committee, as well as the Committees on Higher Education, Insurance, Labor, and Public Safety,” said Assemblymember Liz Ortega.
Assemblymember Liz Ortega Responds to Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget
SACRAMENTO, CA – Following the release of Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-24 State Budget, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-Hayward) released the following statement:
Liz Ortega Sworn in to Represent Assembly District 20
SACRAMENTO, CA – Liz Ortega was sworn in as the Assemblymember for District 20 today in the State Capitol. The newly elected Assemblymember will represent one of the most ethnically diverse districts in the state. It includes Hayward, San Leandro, most of Union City, portions of Dublin and Pleasanton, and several unincorporated communities."