Victoria Colliver, Chronicle Staff Writer
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Friday she’ll introduce legislation next week that would give the federal government the power to review and deny large rate increases by health insurers in states like California that lack the authority to regulate premium increases.
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Feinstein wants review of insurance
Mar 05 2010
Firefighters Endorse Dave Jones for Insurance Commissioner
Mar 04 2010
Insurance Commissioner candidate Dave Jones today announced that he has been endorsed by the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association and San Francisco Firefighters Local 798.
Editorial:Anthem rate hike shines light on need for comprehensive reform
Feb 27 2010
Mercury News Editorial
Posted: 02/19/2010 07:12:55 PM PST
Updated: 02/21/2010 03:23:31 PM PST
Assemblyman Dave Jones tried in 2007 and 2009 to pass legislation giving California greater authority to regulate health insurance companies’ rate increases. He failed both times — but this year may be different, thanks to Anthem Blue Cross’ outrageous plan to increase rates for individual policyholders by up to 39 percent.
And on Friday — the same day Jones reintroduced his bill in Sacramento — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein dropped a legislative bomb proposing similar regulation on the federal level.
Dave Jones continues to hold massive fundraising advantage over Hector de la Torre.
Feb 02 2010
The recently released fundraising filings in the Insurance Commissioners race show Dave Jones continuing to hold a commanding cash-on-hand advantage over his sole Democratic opponent, Assemblyman Hector de la Torre.
Women’s Rights Icon Endorses Dave Jones for Insurance Commissioner
Lilly Ledbetter, whose employment discrimination case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and resulted in the passage of federal legislation to protect workers from discrimination has endorsed Dave Jones for Insurance Commissioner.
Senator Fran Pavley endorses Dave Jones for Insurance Commissioner
Dec 07 2009
Senator Pavley stated:
“Dave Jones is one of California’s leading consumer advocates. He has the courage and integrity to stand up to powerful special interests and fight for California’s families.”
DAVE JONES IS ONLY INSURANCE COMMISSIONER CANDIDATE TO RECEIVE 100% RATING FROM CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA
Nov 23 2009
Assemblymember Dave Jones (D-Sacramento), leading Democratic candidate for California Insurance Commissioner earned a 100% rating from the Consumer Federation of California for his 2009 voting record on key consumer rights bills.
San Diego leaders Dede Alpert and Lori Saldaña announce support for Dave Jones for Insurance Commissioner
Nov 10 2009
Former State Senator Dede Alpert and State Assemblymember Lori Saldaña today threw their support to Dave Jones, Democratic candidate for California Insurance Commissioner.
UNITE HERE Endorses Dave Jones for Insurance Commissioner
Press Release, Oct 01 2009
Democrat Dave Jones continues to roll up major endorsements in his campaign for California Insurance Commissioner. Today, Jones announced that he has received the endorsement of UNITE HERE, which represents over 50,000 California workers in the hospitality, food service, manufacturing, textile, laundry and airport sectors.
California State Building and Construction Trades Council endorses Dave Jones for Insurance Commissioner
Press Release, Sep 28 2009
The California State Building and Construction Trades Council today endorsed State Assembly member Dave Jones for California State Insurance Commissioner.
The California Building Trades Council represents nearly 375,000 workers from 14 different construction crafts in 142 locals throughout the state.
Editorial: In support of Jones’ bill to increase low-income health care funding
Sacramento Bee, Jul 08 2009
In these tough budget times, as California political leaders are debating deep cuts in programs for lower-income families, should the state also try to obtain additional federal dollars approved by Congress for health care for those same families? A bill by Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento (Assembly Bill 1383), would authorize a hospital fee so the state could haul in more federal dollars for health care.
Dave Jones has over $1,000,000 cash on hand for Insurance Commissioner campaign
Press Release, Jul 01 2009
New California law offers health aid to those laid off by small firms
By Jim Sanders, Sacramento Bee, May 13 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Tuesday to help tens of thousands of workers laid off from small businesses obtain a federal subsidy for health insurance. Assembly Bill 23, which will take effect immediately, was crafted by Assemblymen Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, and Nathan Fletcher, R-San Diego.
Bid to stop health insurance gender rating advances
By Bobby Caina Calvan, Sacramento Bee, May 12 2009
Legislation outlawing gender rating by health insurers took another step forward Monday when the Assembly voted overwhelmingly to prohibit insurers from using a person’s sex as the basis for charging different premiums for similar policies. Assembly Bill 119, written by Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, was approved along party lines, 51- 29.
Tour bus crashes lead California to seek crackdown
By Don Thompson, Associated Press, Apr 29 2009
Lawmaker’s 2nd try to rein in health care costs
By Victoria Colliver, San Francisco Chronicle, Apr 28 2009
Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, wants to curb the practice of unregulated rate increases through legislation that would require the state’s two health insurance regulators – the Department of Managed Health Care and the Department of Insurance – to approve health plan increases in premium, co-payment, deductible or other charges.
Assemblymember Jones Addresses Health Insurance Issues and Candidacy for Insurance Commissioner
CaliforniaProgressReport.com, Apr 27 2009
The Progress Report caught up with Assemblyman Dave Jones at this weekend’s Democratic Convention. Jones is also a candidate for Insurance Commissioner in 2010.
Editorial: After the wildfires, state left with bills
Sacramento Bee, Apr 22 2009
In the third year of a statewide drought, California faces increasing risk of wildfire. That’s why it is important to control new housing development in wildfire zones. Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, has introduced Assembly Bill 666 that would do for fire-prone areas what the state already does for flood-prone areas.
Spotting “junk” health insurance
Posted by Courtney Perkes, OCRegister.com, Apr 17 2009
With more and more people losing their jobs and their health insurance, a new report offers some grim news for people purchasing coverage on the private market. About 6 million Californians or 1 in 5 insured adults are underinsured because their plans offer limited benefits and too many exclusions. Consumer Reports has prepared a guide on what to buy.
Bill Would Crack Down on “Junk” Health Insurance
By Kelley Weiss, All Things Considered, Apr 15 2009
A proposed bill in the state legislature is taking aim at so-called “junk” health insurance polices that cost lots of money but offer little coverage. Legislation proposed by Democratic Assemblymember Dave Jones would regulate plans on the individual market and require a minimum level of health benefits. He also wants to make it easier for consumers to compare plans.
Fletcher teams with Democrat on health
Posted by Michael Gardner, SignOnSanDiego.com, Mar 24 2009
A San Diego Republican and Sacramento Democrat have teamed to try and take some of the bite out of COBRA. Assemblymen Nathan Fletcher and Dave Jones say their bipartisan measure, Assembly Bill 23, is California’s plan to implement a key goal of the federal stimulus package to help the unemployed maintain health insurance.
State lawmakers back Prop. 8 challenge
By Lisa Leff, Associated Press, Feb 17 2009
A legislative committee on Tuesday endorsed legal efforts to overturn California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, as gay rights activists worked the halls of the Capitol to try to get the full Legislature on record as opposing Proposition 8. “Some rights are so fundamental in our federal and state Constitution, we don’t allow them to be changed by a simple majority vote,” said Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, who voted in favor of the resolution…
Assemblymember Dave Jones Announces Campaign for Insurance Commissioner
Press Release, Nov 13 2008
Assemblymember Dave Jones (D-Sacramento) announced today that he is running for the office of California Insurance Commissioner in 2010. The office will be open as the Republican incumbent, Steve Poizner, is running for Governor.