BetsArms
@betsarms.bsky.social
Proud Californevadan with a sprinkle of HI dust. Mama, wife, and friendly witch to all.
Love/hate relationship with Sacramento politics. ‘Tis my job.
Love/hate relationship with Sacramento politics. ‘Tis my job.
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Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000.
RFK Jr. must resign.
RFK Jr. must resign.
October 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000.
RFK Jr. must resign.
RFK Jr. must resign.
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Breaking: @CAGovernor announces the formation of the Governors #PublicHealth Alliance to strengthen emergency preparedness, improve communication, share data & expertise, & ensure states & territories can respond quickly to emerging health threats.
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California joins bicoastal governors’ alliance to shore up public health
The Governors Public Health Alliance will share public health recommendations and combat White House misinformation, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Breaking: @CAGovernor announces the formation of the Governors #PublicHealth Alliance to strengthen emergency preparedness, improve communication, share data & expertise, & ensure states & territories can respond quickly to emerging health threats.
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This week, local health departments and the California Association of Environmental Health Administrators urge the Senate Appropriations Committee to vote YES on #AB1288!
August 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
This week, local health departments and the California Association of Environmental Health Administrators urge the Senate Appropriations Committee to vote YES on #AB1288!
I am America.
My maternal family line can be directly traced to colonial VA. They also eventually followed Joseph Smith to Utah. My paternal grandmother emigrated to the US at 13 from the DR to NYC and ended up marrying a boy from Nevada. #IAmAmerica
My maternal family line can be directly traced to colonial VA. They also eventually followed Joseph Smith to Utah. My paternal grandmother emigrated to the US at 13 from the DR to NYC and ended up marrying a boy from Nevada. #IAmAmerica
August 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I am America.
My maternal family line can be directly traced to colonial VA. They also eventually followed Joseph Smith to Utah. My paternal grandmother emigrated to the US at 13 from the DR to NYC and ended up marrying a boy from Nevada. #IAmAmerica
My maternal family line can be directly traced to colonial VA. They also eventually followed Joseph Smith to Utah. My paternal grandmother emigrated to the US at 13 from the DR to NYC and ended up marrying a boy from Nevada. #IAmAmerica
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Local #PublicHealth departments rely on a strong REHS workforce to protect local communities. Workforce shortages are costly – @MCHDPIO reports that one foodborne outbreak can cost $250k - $500k in investigations, lost productively, and legal costs.
#CALeg: Vote YES on #AB1288!
#CALeg: Vote YES on #AB1288!
August 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Local #PublicHealth departments rely on a strong REHS workforce to protect local communities. Workforce shortages are costly – @MCHDPIO reports that one foodborne outbreak can cost $250k - $500k in investigations, lost productively, and legal costs.
#CALeg: Vote YES on #AB1288!
#CALeg: Vote YES on #AB1288!
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
When do you need to get your next shot? Schedule your next shot through your health care provider or visit MyTurn.CA.Gov to find an appointment near you. #VaccinesWork #NIAM
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When do you need to get your next shot? Schedule your next shot through your health care provider or visit MyTurn.CA.Gov to find an appointment near you. #VaccinesWork #NIAM
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National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August.
www.cdc.gov
August 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
When do you need to get your next shot? Schedule your next shot through your health care provider or visit MyTurn.CA.Gov to find an appointment near you. #VaccinesWork #NIAM
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/php...
When do you need to get your next shot? Schedule your next shot through your health care provider or visit MyTurn.CA.Gov to find an appointment near you. #VaccinesWork #NIAM
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/php...
Just left the no kings protest in Sacramento at our state capitol. Huge crowd. I’m not the best at guessing but think easily 4K. California at her finest!
June 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Just left the no kings protest in Sacramento at our state capitol. Huge crowd. I’m not the best at guessing but think easily 4K. California at her finest!
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Future of Public Health funding helped San Mateo County Health respond to the nation's first Clade 1 mpox case.
San Mateo County shares how #FoPH protects community health, supports disaster coordination, & improves local response systems.
#CALeg: Protect this critical funding in #CABudget!
San Mateo County shares how #FoPH protects community health, supports disaster coordination, & improves local response systems.
#CALeg: Protect this critical funding in #CABudget!
April 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Just listened to Senator Warnock’s floor speech tonight against RFK, Jr’s HHS nomination.
Thank you, Senator, for an impassioned speech about the vital and important work that the CDC and all public health does on behalf of the American people everyday.
Thank you, Senator, for an impassioned speech about the vital and important work that the CDC and all public health does on behalf of the American people everyday.
February 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Just listened to Senator Warnock’s floor speech tonight against RFK, Jr’s HHS nomination.
Thank you, Senator, for an impassioned speech about the vital and important work that the CDC and all public health does on behalf of the American people everyday.
Thank you, Senator, for an impassioned speech about the vital and important work that the CDC and all public health does on behalf of the American people everyday.
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My new Georgetown CCF blog on the list of draconian #Medicaid cuts from House Budget Committee Chair Arrington now circulating among House GOP for inclusion in budget reconciliation. I explain each of the 7 Medicaid cut proposals in the list and discuss their very harmful impact. #healthpolicy
House Budget Committee Chair Pushes House Republican Caucus to Adopt His List of Draconian Medicaid Cuts
According to press reports, at a January 4th meeting of the House Republican caucus, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) presented policy options to deeply cut federal Me…
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January 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
My new Georgetown CCF blog on the list of draconian #Medicaid cuts from House Budget Committee Chair Arrington now circulating among House GOP for inclusion in budget reconciliation. I explain each of the 7 Medicaid cut proposals in the list and discuss their very harmful impact. #healthpolicy
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California's #PublicHealth leaders thank Governor Newsom for his leadership providing additional flexibility to support state and local preparedness and response efforts to #BirdFlu. Full statement here:
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December 18, 2024 at 11:02 PM
California's #PublicHealth leaders thank Governor Newsom for his leadership providing additional flexibility to support state and local preparedness and response efforts to #BirdFlu. Full statement here:
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