Caucus News

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal for 2021-2022.

SAN FRANCISCO - Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) released the following statement regarding armed rioters entering the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.:

SACRAMENTO - Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced new legislation, Senate Bill 107, to expand access to CalFresh food benefits for seniors and for all Californians. COVID-19 has exposed the depth of food insecurity in California and the need to shore up our food security safety net.

SB 107 will make it much easier for people to apply for CalFresh, by allowing people to apply by phone (currently, people must apply in person) and by creating a simplified application process for seniors and people with disabilities.

California state Sen. Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, released the following statement today regarding the plan by leaders of the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) to gather in Las Vegas on Jan. 26 and 27:

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced legislation to promote the research and development of new technology to prevent and respond to California’s ever-increasing wildfires.

“The escalating frequency and devastation caused by wildfires demands that we seek out emerging technology to address this urgent threat,” Sen. Dodd said. “My proposal will help develop advancements and tap innovation from the public and private sectors. It will allow us to work smarter to protect life and property.”

Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) made the following statement about the events occurring at the U.S. Capitol when members of Congress met to certify President-elect Joe Biden's win.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today issued the following statement on the violent takeover of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives by supporters of President Donald Trump:

“This chaos at the U.S. Capitol is a result of Donald Trump’s unconscionable rhetoric and efforts to undermine our democracy,” said Sen. Dodd said. “It is an unprecedented attack on American values, our representatives and our fair election process. It simply cannot be allowed to stand.”

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SACRAMENTO— Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement today regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed Golden State Stimulus and eviction moratorium extension: 

MENLO PARK – “Our democracy and our institutions held firm against direct assault today and four years of relentless attack on their integrity. Democracy and integrity won. History will not look kindly on Trump and his riotous mob whose violence led to the death of a woman today.” – State Senator Josh Becker, D-Peninsula.

“Our democracy and our institutions held firm against direct assault today and four years of relentless attack on their integrity. Democracy and integrity won. History will not look kindly on Trump and his riotous mob whose violence led to the death of a woman today.” – State Senator Josh Becker, D-Peninsula.