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Recent Speeches and Opinion-Editorials

"Merit, Not Mating"
Opinion-Editorial on Assembly Bill 1229 regarding sexual harassment
San Jose Mercury News, May 29, 2003

Open Letter to President Bush on Iraq
Mar. 10, 2003

"Saving Stage 3 Childcare"
Opinion-Editorial on preserving Stage 3 childcare funds in the budget
San Jose Mercury News, Jan. 24, 2003

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October 2004 Press Releases
10/25/04: Simitian "Oughta Be A Law" Contest Extended

September 2004 Press Releases
09/24/04: Governor Signs Landmark Cruise Ship Bills
09/21/04: 2004-05 Oughta Contest Launches!
09/03/04: Simitian Sidewalk Office Hours Come To Redwood City

August 2004 Press Releases
08/26/04: Legislator Questions UC Admissions Policy

April 2004 Press Releases
04/29/04: Retiring State Librarian Kevin Starr Honored
04/16/04: Simitian Scores 100% With Conservationists

March 2004 Press Releases
03/19/04: Simitian Bill Aims To End 'Robotripping'
03/05/04: Loretta Green Named Woman Of The Year

February 2004 Press Releases
02/20/04: Simitian Announces Elder Abuse Omnibus Bill
02/18/04: Simitian Bill To Help Underfunded Schools
02/01/04: 'There Oughta Be A Law' Contest Winners Selected

January 2004 Press Releases
01/30/04: Simitian Antifreeze Law Goes Nationwide
01/26/04: Simitian Announces Education Update Meeting
01/22/04: Commonwealth Club Welcomes Simitian
01/19/04: Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Back On Assembly Floor
01/16/04: Libraries Name Simitian Legislator Of The Year
01/16/04: Simitian Announces Education Update Meeting
01/08/04: State Board Grants Algebra Waiver
01/06/04: Simitian To Solve Santa Cruz Algebra Problem
01/06/04: Schwarzenegger Chief of Staff Up Next On Capitol Focus
01/05/04: Simitian Education Bills Bring New Funds To Schools

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December 2003 Press Releases
12/31/03: Simitian Environmental Protection Package Now In Effect
12/29/03: New Law Targets Teen Drinking And Driving
12/29/03: "Basic Aid" School Funding Under State Scrutiny Again
12/23/03: Simitian Antifreeze Law Goes Into Effect
12/08/03: Simitian Announces State Government Fellowship Programs
12/01/03: Legislature to Tackle Elder Abuse; Hearings Scheduled

November 2003 Press Releases
11/10/03: Simitian Named One of "Scientific American's 50"
11/07/03: Simitian Announces Weekend Visits
11/07/03: Ravenswood School District Education Forum To Be Held

October 2003 Press Releases
10/28/03: Simitian Scores 100% With Seniors
10/16/03: Simitian Bill A Winner For Ravenswood School District And Special Education Students
10/14/03: Simitian Online Privacy Bill Becomes Law
10/13/03: Governor Signs Forest Protection Legislation
10/10/03: Governor Signs San Mateo County Child Care Pilot Program
10/01/03: Governor Signs Pair Of "Oughta Be A Law" Bills Third Annual Contest Begins Today

September 2003 Press Releases
09/30/03: Simitian Clears Path For Disabled Kids
09/26/03: Simitian Opens His Doors
09/24/03: Governor Signs Simitian's Cruise Ship Pollution Bill
09/19/03: Simitian Receives First-Ever Enviro Award
09/15/03: Simitian Announces Weekend Visits

August 2003 Press Releases
08/29/03: Simitian Bill To Get California Kids Learning In The Great Outdoors
08/18/03: Battling Cruise Ship Pollution
08/15/03: Simitian Announces Weekend Visits
07/30/03: Budget Close Offers $50 Million In Equalization Funds

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May 2003 Press Releases
05/29/03: Simitian Announces Weekend Visits
05/29/03: Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Heads To State Senate
05/28/03: Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill To Be Heard On Assembly Floor
05/20/03: Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Headed For Key Vote
05/19/03: Junior League State Public Affairs Committee Legislator Of The Year Awards
05/14/03: Governor Withdraws Basic Aid Take-Away
05/09/03: Education Update Meetings Announced
05/08/03: Senior Housing Bill Passes Out Of Committee
05/05/03: Simitian Announces Sidewalk Office Hours In Los Altos
05/05/03: California Law To Protect Whistleblowers, Others Online
05/05/03: Internet privacy bill drafted by UC Berkeley law students to be considered on Tuesday
05/01/03: Simitian Seeks To Limit Cruise Ship Dumping

April 2003 Press Releases
04/28/03: California Cyber Cop Act Advances
04/22/03: Assembly Subcommittee Rejects Governor's Proposed Cuts To Basic Aid School Districts
04/15/03: Simitian To Hold Sidewalk Office Hours In Almaden Valley And Los Gatos
04/10/03: State Declares Library Week - April 6 Through 12
04/09/03: Simitian Bill To Expand Child Care Opportunities Clears First Hurdle

March 2003 Press Releases
03/28/03: Woman Of The Year Celebration
03/27/03: Senator Jackie Speier Featured On Capitol Focus
03/20/03: Pat Briggs Named Woman Of The Year
03/19/03: Legislators Announce Forestry Reform Package
03/17/03: Three Winners Announced For "There Oughta Be A Law" Contest
03/10/03: Simitian Issues Open Letter On Iraq
03/06/03: Simitian Earns Educators' Triple Crown
03/03/03: Simitian Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Passes Out Of Assembly Transportation Committee

February 2003 Press Releases
02/28/03: Simitian To Hold Press Conference On Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill (AB 45)
02/24/03: Peninsula Students Rally In Sacramento

January 2003 Press Releases
01/9/03: Saturday Education Update
01/8/03: Simitian Comments On Governor Davis' State Of The State Address

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