SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today announced the introduction of SB 881, new legislation that will help California farmers fight hunger. 
SB 881 will enable farmers, growers, and food producers to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and more to food-insecure families and receive tax credits for donating surplus food to food banks.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
January 9, 2026
 
Senator Susan Rubio's Statement on the Governor’s 2026 Budget Proposal
 
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Susan Rubio (D–Baldwin Park) issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2026–27 State Budget:

SB 46 enforces the two-term limit for presidents and protects California voters from a potential Constitutional crisis

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) shared the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026/27 budget proposal released today:

La Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Ángeles) compartió la siguiente declaración sobre la propuesta de presupuesto 2026/27 del Gobernador Gavin Newsom, publicada hoy:

SACRAMENTO— Senator Mike McGuire issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s January budget proposal released earlier today:

“The Governor’s proposed 2026-2027 Budget is a sobering starting point for the Legislature to begin its work of crafting a balanced budget."

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, issued the following statement on Friday about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2026-27 budget:

SAN JOSE, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s 2026-2027 Budget Proposal and State of the State Address:  

BAKERSFIELD, CA — Senator Melissa Hurtado released the following statement on the lenient sentencing of a former County Supervisor by Kern County Superior Court for felony child abuse charges as families across Kern County express outrage and concern: