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And just like that‚ the Assembly is back in session! If you’re new to receiving my weekly newsletter‚ here is what you can expect to receive each week:
- Resources: State agencies offer various resources‚ but they aren’t always easy to find. My team gathers helpful information such as wildfire recovery resources‚ power outage maps‚ and information about stimulus payments which you can find in our weekly newsletter.
- Legislative Updates: Now that the Assembly is back in session‚ this newsletter is where you’ll find information on key legislation‚ legislation that you’ve written to my office about‚ bills I’m running or collaborating on‚ and more. With literally thousands of bills being pushed through the Senate and Assembly each year‚ my team and I prioritize sending you clear breakdowns on the legislative news you – our constituents – care about. If you’d ever like to send us a message about legislation‚ you can do so here.
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Assemblywoman Megan Dahle
| Human Trafficking Awareness Month January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year‚ the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement alone identifies hundreds of girls‚ boys‚ women‚ and men as victims of human trafficking in the United States. The National Human Trafficking Hotline also receives thousands of contacts annually from people all across the U.S. According to the DHS‚ human traffickers use various forms of force‚ fraud‚ and coercion to control and exploit victims. These forms include imposing of debt‚ fraudulent employment opportunities‚ false promises of love or a better life‚ psychological coercion‚ and violence or threats of violence. The crime of human trafficking hinges on the exploitation of another person. People often falsely believe “human trafficking” implies victims must be moved from one place to another to qualify as a victim. Human trafficking does not require transportation to be considered a crime. It is a crime that can be committed against an individual who has never left his or her hometown. This year‚ I coauthored Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 97‚ which recognizes the month of January 2024 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in California to officially recognize the month of January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in California. Solving this problem begins with raising awareness. Learn more about human trafficking here. |
| New FAFSA Application Available Now The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now a simplified form‚ soft-launched by the U.S. Department of Education on Dec. 31. California students get an extended deadline for financial aid applications due to the delay in release. The new FAFSA is streamlined‚ with fewer questions‚ expanded Pell Grant eligibility‚ and integration with the IRS. It aims to be quicker and more efficient‚ which is great news for applicants. Learn more about the updated FAFSA application here. |
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