Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s Faster Services for Veterans Act (AB 2219) was signed into law this week, strengthening California’s network of County Veterans Service Officers, helping veterans and their families connect more quickly to the federal and state benefits, programs, and services. “Veterans should never have to fight through red tape to access the benefits and support they earned through service ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced Friday that she has made progress on four key priorities, with five bills in her 2026 legislative package advanced through the Senate Appropriations Committee.  This marks another major step forward to protect people’s hard-earned money by keeping unfair charges out of utility bills, reducing barriers to affordable healthcare and veteran benefits, and supporting small businesses. “People ...