WHAT: California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), in collaboration with the California Latino Legislative Caucus, will host a private reception in honor and recognition of former Mexican-American Raiders quarterback and two times Super Bowl Winner, Jim Plunkett. Mr. Plunkett was recently inducted into the National Football League’s (NFL) inaugural Hispanic Hall of Fame class.

Lisa Montes (left) and Amy Bryan started Somos TIAS.

SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) has introduced Senate Bill 1185 (SB 1185) extending Skilled and Trained Workforce (STW) requirements and standards to the construction and maintenance of pharmaceutical facilities. SB 1185 was approved by the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee.

The California State Legislature approved Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 152 by Senator Reyes, proclaiming April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day in California.
The resolution honors the life and legacy of Dolores Huerta—renowned labor leader, civil rights activist, and lifelong advocate for working families—and encourages schools and educational institutions across the state to recognize her contributions and share her story with students.SB 1075 builds on years of work to identify and fund projects that address disproportionate pollution burdens in disadvantaged communities by establishing clearer accountability, stronger oversight, and meaningful enforcement mechanisms to ensure local decisions align with community-driven air quality plans.

As California diesel prices exceed $7.00 per gallon, Senate Bill (SB) 1213 by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes has passed a key Senate policy committee with unanimous support. The measure aims to make zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles more affordable for California’s fleet operators.

Dear Friends and Neighbors:
It’s that time of the year again! Join me on Monday, May 18th, 2026 for an all-day visit to our State's Capitol in Sacramento as part of my 23rd Annual Bus Trip for Education!

Lisa Montes (izquierda) y Amy Bryan fundaron Somos TIAS.

SB 967 takes aim at the state’s large unsheltered population by encouraging local governments to build more of the housing that can serve them immediately
SACRAMENTO – The Senate Housing Committee on Wednesday passed legislation by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to incentivize cities and counties to create the housing that people struggling with homelessness can move into directly from living on the streets. 

Today, the Senate Education Committee approved Senate Bill 928 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) by unanimous vote. Senate Bill 928 is a California Faculty Association (CFA)-sponsored bill to prevent California State University (CSU) faculty from being replaced by AI. This bill would require that a faculty member and an instructor of record for a course must be human beings. SB 928 would protect the quality of education for students and teaching professionals, including CSU faculty.

SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, introduced a package intended to keep the state’s High-Speed Rail project on time and on budget. As part of last year’s state budget, Senator Cortese and his colleagues secured a $1 billion investment in Cap-and-Invest funds each year for the next 20 years for the project. The proposed package aims to maximize limited financial resources while preserving trust and transparency among the public.