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PS is proud to share that our very own Angela Blanchard was nominated to participate in the State Department's Professional Fellows Program. She and eight other professionals from across the US recently traveled to Nepal to exchange ideas on public policy and diplomacy for the next generation. Way to go Angela!!

Yesterday Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris visited Atria Woodbridge to tour the location and visit with residents. Thank you Assemblywoman!

Thank you to Senator Mike McGuire for authoring SCR 160 which recognizes October 13th as #MetastaticBreastCancer Awareness Day. In honor of Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day Susan G. Komen Northern & Central California is displaying these powerful posters in front of Governor Jerry Brown's office.

PS ladies volunteering today at Leataata Floyd with Senator Pan’s team and community partners. One million meals for summer!

Congratulations and thank you to Senator Toni G. Atkins and Susan G. Komen Northern & Central California for your incredibly important work and leadership on #SB945 to ensure that no one is denied treatment for breast and cervical cancer due to arbitrary treatment caps! #NoMoreTreatmentCaps http://sd39.senate.ca.gov//20180712-senate-leader-atkins-a

Honored to participate with Tennis legend and trailblazer Billie Jean King in a discussion at Atria’s Women’s Leadership Summit. Billie certainly paved the way for equality for which we all have benefited. It was a great day as we learned so much from her!

Senator Holly Mitchell rallying March of Dimes California volunteers for 2018 Capitol Day, relaying the efficacy of the Black Infant Health program and outlining our budget ask for the CA Assembly to adopt a $15 million augmentation to reach more women and children.

"You've Always Had the Power." Congratulations Madame President pro Tempore!

Women Empowering Women is hosting a free Breast Health & Screening Event next month, so please stop by if you're due for a check-up or have had any abnormal changes in your breasts. Feel free to share!

The California Association of Nurse Anesthetists enjoyed talking with Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry at yesterday's CAPP event in Davis!

Junior Leagues of California State Public Affairs Committee is so lucky to have Political Solutions, LLC with us this morning updating us on the political climate in Sacramento at our traditional State of the State. #PolicyWithPassion #CalSPAC

Thank you Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia for joining Starbucks and going #BehindTheBar to become a barista for the day while learning more about the ASU Partnership, family leave, Bean Stock, flexible schedules and more!

CANA in Sacramento this week for their lobby day - Morning trainings, and heard from Assemblyman Jim Patterson and Senator Jean Fuller before storming the Capitol!

Happiest of birthdays to PS's resident rockstar, Leah Barros!

Thank you Assemblyman Steven Choi for stopping by Pharmacy Alternatives today in the district to see how they service the developmentally disabled's specialty pharmacy needs across 5 states

"These are our rarest small lot coffees, discovered as we travel the world in search of the most extraordinary beans. Each has its own story to tell, and we love sharing them with you." We enjoyed exploring all the Sacramento Starbucks Reserve Bar has to offer! Photo credit: Dennis Menendez

A huge thank you to Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio for touring Atria Covina today. She even took the time to chit-chat with us over a cup of coffee and presented a Certificate of Recognition! The hard work of Assemblymember Rubio and her staff does not go unnoticed!

Today Starbucks was honored to host Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio for a Guatemala Antiqua coffee tasting brewed in a Chemex coffee maker and enjoyed her superb Latte making skills! She was engaging and shared her personal story with the team and of course loved her #GreenApron!

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley toured Atria Rocklin Senior Living Community and rocked the house with his bean bag toss skills! Thank you for all of your hard work representing Assembly District 6. Your presence was greatly appreciated.

Our regular UPS driver Joe retired today after 34 years! We were at the hub this morning to see him off and hopefully one of us has something coming from Nordstrom so we get to see him on his last route!

Congratulations to CureDuchenne for clearing their most challenging Legislative hurdle today! After many important meetings with key Legislators, we were able to get SB 643 off the Senate Appropriations suspense file intact. We’re one step closer to ensuring that young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy will receive the great care they deserve. Thank you for a very successful week, Dr. Richard Pan! #SB643

Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula sharing his story and priorities with the seven affiliates of Susan G. Komen at their Lobby Day. Thank you for all your work Dr. Arambula!

Please join the California Latino Capitol Association Foundation (CLCAF) this Thursday, April 20 at Noon in the State Capitol Room 127 for an industry panel discussion featuring one of our very own PS lobbyists! #WinLikeAGirl

Senator Connie M. Leyva was SO excited to put on the #greenapron and go behind the bar! Started with a #StarbucksReserve pairing, and meeting new and tenured partners. Thanks to store 5453 for hosting and showing how the Starbucks family cares about their community! #ventiblacktea #baristaforaday

Congratulations to PS client, CureDuchenne, for getting their first piece of sponsored legislation out of Senate Health this week! SB 643 ensures that young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy will receive the great care they deserve #SB643

Thank you Assemblywoman Reyes for touring Mars Petcare in #SanBernardino! Learning why Fortune magazine named Mars one of the Best Place to Work for the 5th year in a row - Ranked 50 of 100, how associates are making a Better World for Pets, and seeing the future where the Solar Garden will reduce 1,000 tonnes of emissions and will provide 1/3 of the facility's electricity! #100BestCOS #MarsAcrossAmerica #ABetterWorldForPets #AD47

The ladies of Junior Leagues representing full force at their California State Public Affairs Committee Conference where Political Solutions presented on the State of the State, Budget Climate, Budget Advocacy, and Sponsored Legislation #CalSPAC

Thank you Assemblymember Santiago for joining KaBoom and building children's play spaces, and to the Target volunteers for giving back to the community! #playeverywhere #recessmatters #wellness #BuildLA

#Starbucks has created "the venti of leave policies" and is continuing to lead the way for paid leave for workers! Thank you to the California Legislative Women's Caucus for sharing this article! http://www.glamour.com//starbucks-just-made-its-great-pare

A dialogue with CA SOS Alex Padilla about what's possible with #CivicEngagement @Starbucks Univision 19 Pandora Radio Capitol Weekly and Sacramento State Alumni discuss outreach, activating and organizing. Proud of #Starbucks and their partnership with TurboVote to make government more accessible and impact voter participation. Encouraging people to vote in EVERY election, not just every four years.

Today #CHCFBriefings focused on first year data out of the #CommunityParamedicine pilot programs in California. Check out the video below to learn more! https://youtu.be/dJPqHIqGxGU

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) honors Senate pro Tem Kevin deLeon, HOPE Founder Carrie Lopez, and Dr. Yasmin Davidds at this year's #HOPEdinner16! Congratulations and thank you for your contributions to advancing the status of Latinas in California Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez Miguel Santiago For Assembly Senator Ricardo Lara Gil Cedillo #adelante

Leah visited Seattle this weekend, and popped by the original Starbucks location. #chaitealatteplease

Checking in with ASIMO at the Honda Government Relations meeting. #HondainAmerica #HondaRacing

Fur Baby Friday here at PS.

CANA and Political Solutions, LLC having Halloween fun with Cathleen Galgiani at Delicato Winery . Who has the best costume? #trickortreat #HappyHalloween #rosietheriveter #masquerade #cowardlylion

Political Solutions is proud to support Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) and their wonderful programs! Great turnout at last night’s alumnae networking mixer don’t forget to apply to #HLI2017. Applications can be found online at www.latinas.org and the deadline is 11/18 #HOPEvotes #27yearsofHOPE #winlikeagirl

Training sessions aren't complete without a little role playing! Thank you to the women of Junior Leagues of California State Public Affairs Committee for having Political Solutions speak at your Fall conference this weekend!

The Home Depot puts associates and customers first! We appreciate Emeryville, California Vice Mayor Scott Donahue for meeting with the Store Manager, listening to their needs, and learning how The Home Depot is best in class #bestpractices #letsdothis

Honoring Metastatic Breast Cancer Day by participating on advocacy panel during "Mission to End Breast Cancer" conference #MoreThanPink Susan G. Komen Sacramento Valley Susan G. Komen Susan G. Komen San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate

Celebrating #2016HHM at the CHCI Gala with Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, Francisco Uribe with The Home Depot and #Diversity & Inclusion Director Beatriz Rodriguez #DiadelaIndependencia

Speaker Speaker Anthony Rendon & Senator Senator Ricardo Lara join Team Depot to support #veterans as they kickoff Celebration of Service. The Home Depot Foundation will donate $250M toward improving veterans' homes and lives. Thank you for your service! #DoingMore4Vets #VeteransDay

Starbucks & Feeding America San Diego launch #FoodShare by donating ready-to-eat meals from SBUX stores, coffee tastings, making lattes and sorting donated items for delivery to food banks. In 5 years, 100% of SBUX food will be rescued, providing almost 50 million meals by 2021. Toni G. Atkins Assemblymember Shirley Weber Congresswoman Susan Davis Brian Malarkey and Bill Walton TY for your support and raising awareness! #hungerrelief Feeding America

Are you a registered organ donor? We are! Donate Life California #OrganDonation #DonateLife

@CASOSvote and @Starbucks launch Democracy & Coffee in #NoHo! Wearing a #greenapron, SOS Alex Padilla goes behind the bar to make customers their favorite coffee drinks, and encourage everyone to register to vote. Register by Oct. 24, and don't forget to post a pic with the poster from your local @Starbucks #GOTV #HonorVetsVote sosnews

We can't leave the lives of thousands of women in the hands of insurance companies and antiquated laws. http://www.komensandiego.org/komen-oped-in-san-diego-union/

How goods move securely to shelves, CA Speaker Anthony Rendon touring the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) with The Home Depot #transloading #supplychain #SouthGate U.S. Customs and Border Protection

CA & IL reps join MN legislators at Target HQ for inside look at future of retail, innovating the customer experience, leading cybersecurity, creative product design, and the changing marketplace. Thx for an invigorating visit! Go St. Paul Saints ! Matt Dababneh Assemblyman Eric Linder Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas @EmanuelPatrascu ReyesssMichelle Retail Industry Leaders Association #TargetRun #MinnesotaNice #WestMeetsMidwest

Thanks for joining us Senator Ricardo Lara at Nike World Headquarters #justdoit #everybodyisanathlete #BoKnows

Senator Jean Fuller gets hands on at The Home Depot and learns of the importance of freight, chip&PIN, online sales and paint products. Thanks for participating in the store walk!

Congratulations to Donate Life California California Attorney General Equality California with big thx to Senator Ben Allen and Governor Jerry Brown's Office. for making #SB1408 a reality for HIV+ organ donors and recipients!

Military spouse and Starbucks partner shares how the coffee company supports veterans and their families at Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus. Moving in the right direction to close the military spouse employment gap Representative Jeff Denham #MemorialDay

Wonderful op-ed in SacBee this morning by Susan G. Komen Sacramento Valley highlighting the need to close gaps in coverage for BC treatment. AB 1795 will help! http://www.sacbee.com/opinion//soapbox/article77785662.html

Political Solutions is proud to support Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) Latina Action Day today! #HOPEVotes2016 #LAD2016 #HopeLatinas

Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, 64th District tours Mars, Incorporated food headquarters, tries meals in the test kitchen and sees the innovative pilot program! Ready to partner on a healthy eating together challenge! #betterfoodtoday

Wonderful piece out from Le Pan about the women who rule Napa. http://www.lepanmedia.com/the-women-who-rule-napa/#

Donate Life California & California Department of Motor Vehicles Month recognized on the Senate & Assembly Floors. Dr. Richard Pan Tom Berryhill

Learning from the best, Carol Tome, Superstar CFO kicking off today's store managers meeting & Ann Marie Campbell, new head of all stores who started as a part-time cashier in the 80s #Womeinleadership The Home Depot

Enjoyed hosting Assemblymember Marc Levine Behind the Bar at Starbucks! We discussed hiring initiatives #opportunityyouth #collegeachievementplan

www.pinkplate.org Reserve your pink plate to support the Every Woman Counts Program, providing breast health screenings to uninsured and undersinsured women in CA. Early detection is best!

Until there is a cure! AB 1795 will help younger women get early access to care.

Legislators get first-hand experience of logistics industry! Great having you at the Target DC in Rialto, and thanks @asmcherylbrown for hosting a lively town hall Rudy Salas @asmjimcooper Assemblymember Jose Medina @asmautumnburke @chrisholdennews @normajtorres #jobs #bananaanyone?

There is no shortage of talented political women in Sacramento, and we are honored that PS was recognized among them, thank you CALmatters! https://calmatters.org//female-lobbying-firm-thrives-in-m/

From coffee tasting to latte-making, Asm Jacqui Irwin gets a behind the scenes tour of local Starbucks café to learn about veterans and youth hiring commitments, the College Achievement Program, and other partner (employee) development initiatives.