Caucus News

Senator Dave Cortese

Governor’s Office Agrees to Provide Funds for Vaccine Equity Efforts in the Bay Area

March 31, 2021

Negotiations with Bay Area Legislators and Governor’s Office Lead to Increased Funds for Vaccine Distribution to Integrate Hardest-Hit Communities in the Bay Area

Senator Susan Rubio

Tax Resources / Recursos de Taxes

March 30, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and California Franchise Tax Board extended their tax filing deadlines from April 15 to May 17! This gives you additional time to prepare your documents and learn more about tax programs you may qualify for.

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd Lauds Surge in Wildfire Safety Support as Season Looms

March 30, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to an announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom that California would invest more than $80 million to hire 1,400 new firefighters, bolstering fuels management and response efforts before the coming wildfire season:

Senator Josh Becker

CA Senator Josh Becker Urges the State to Immediately Expand Vaccine Eligibility to All Residents in Hardest Hit Communities

March 29, 2021

For Immediate Release
East Palo Alto continues to lag behind in vaccine access
MENLO PARK – State Senator Josh Becker called on the state to immediately expand vaccine eligibility to all residents in vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

Senator Bill Dodd

Senators Dodd, McGuire to Chair Select Committee on Wine

March 29, 2021

                     

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, and Sen. Mike McGuire, D-North Coast, have been appointed co-chairs of the Senate Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry for the 2021-22 legislative session. The pair will focus on mitigating the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the wine industry.

Senator Melissa Hurtado

Hurtado to Meet with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden

March 28, 2021

KERN COUNTY, CA – Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) announced that she will meet with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on Wednesday, March 31 in Bakersfield.

Ben Hueso

Sylvia Campa Honored as 40th Senate District Woman of the Year

March 25, 2021

SACRAMENTO – The annual “Woman of the Year” celebration returned to the California State Legislature as part of Women’s History Month, albeit in a virtual capacity this year due to COVID-19 safety measures. Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) recognized Sylvia Campa as 2021 Woman of the Year for the 40th Senate District.

Senator Susan Rubio

CA Senate Committee Passes Rubio Bill, Unlocking Local Infrastructure Funds for City of West Covina

March 25, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Senate Governance and Finance Committee today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will allow the City of West Covina to unlock $3 million in existing funds that have been unavailable due to restrictions for local infrastructure projects.

Bob Wieckowski

Senate Committee approves Wieckowski government transparency bill

March 25, 2021

SACRAMENTO – State Senator Bob Wieckowski’s (D-Fremont) SB 274, a bill to modernize local government transparency policies by requiring agencies to email agenda packets to people who request them, passed today out of the Senate Governance and Finance Committee with bipartisan support. The bill is supported by the Los Angeles Sunshine Coalition and a number of media organizations.

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd: Vaccine Expansion Will Accelerate Pandemic Control

March 25, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement that an increase in supplies of coronavirus vaccine would allow expansion of vaccinations to people 50 and older on April 1 and 16 and up on April 15: