Ms Jewell AM was given the role by Plaid leader Adam Price, who announced a reshuffle of his top team in the National Assembly.
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Sixteen-year-olds given right to vote in Wales after bill gets Royal Assent
It is the biggest change to the franchise in Wales since the reduction of the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1969.
Dawn Bowden AM: “The political year has not started well with the alarming escalation of tensions in Iran”
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden discusses the New Year, the situation in Iran and the Welsh Budget.
Could more be done by care watchdogs to tackle modern day slavery?
Up to 14 women were said to have been living in a small terraced house in nearby Herbert Street while working round-the-clock shifts at Ashville Residential Care Home.
“Keeping local business units modern and up to date is important to supporting jobs and the local economy in Rhymney”
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden discusses Furniture Revival, the Lawns Industrial Estate and the new council leader.
Council to support suicide prevention campaign
Councillors have unanimously agreed to support the #IPledge2Talk suicide prevention campaign.
Caerphilly MP calls for sacked chief executive to pay back his salary
Wayne David MP was speaking in a debate in the House of Commons.
Caerphilly AM apologises after Twitter spat
The Standards of Conduct Committee said a breach of conduct had been found, but no further action would be taken.
Assembly Member Asghar backs Boris Johnson for Conservative leadership
The regional Tory AM has backed the former Mayor of London after consulting with constituents over who to vote for.
Caerphilly Town Council to discuss Welsh Independence
If the motion is passed, the Plaid Cymru-run town council would be the first in south Wales to support leaving the UK.