Caucus News

Senator Toni Atkins

STATEMENT: Trump Administration Rule Change on SNAP for Able-Bodied Adults is Wrong

December 4, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement regarding a Trump administration’s Rule Change for out-of-work or under-employed SNAP benefit recipients:

“Today’s announcement by the Trump Administration to cut food assistance benefits to as many as 700,000 Californians is cruel and inhumane. The proposed rule ignores the local needs of Californians and removes state flexibility currently allowed under existing law and guidance as it relates to able-bodied adults.

Senator Toni Atkins

STATEMENT: San Mateo Superior Court Decision Exempting Charter Cities from the Housing Affordability Act Ignores California’s Need for Affordable Housing

December 4, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement regarding a San Mateo County Superior Court ruling exempting charter cities from the Housing Affordability Act:

Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Senator Portantino Recognized for Adolescent Health Efforts Presented with Children’s Hero Award

December 2, 2019

Ben Hueso

Senator Hueso Hosts Ninth Annual Holiday Turkey Drives

November 26, 2019

San Diego, CA – November 26, 2019 – State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) kicked off the holiday season by hosting 12 turkey drive events across the 40th Senate District, providing Thanksgiving meals to approximately 700 families in need throughout San Diego and Imperial counties.

Senator Mike McGuire

State approves desperately needed California Disaster Assistance Act Funding for Kincade Fire costs

November 26, 2019

Sacramento, CA – The State of California has approved California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding for Kincade Fire damages, which will result in the state covering 75 percent of many of the response and recovery costs incurred by local governments.

Senator Steven M. Glazer

Glazer Proposes Legislation to Harden Cell Phone Towers, Provide Power Packs to Vulnerable Residents And Help Hospitals During Power Outages

November 22, 2019

Sen. Steve Glazer today proposed new legislation that would help Californians deal with some of the worst effects of power outages until PG&E and other utilities can ensure that they can keep the lights on during dangerous high-wind conditions.

Glazer was joined by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, D-Orinda, local mayors, and the CEO of the San Ramon Valley Medical Center.

Senator Melissa Hurtado

Senator Melissa Hurtado Announces $110 million in Tobacco Fee Dollars Improving Health Care Access in Central Valley

November 22, 2019

Fresno, CA – Health care leaders, state legislators and medical professionals from across the region gathered in Fresno on Friday to highlight two new programs that have already directed more than $110 million in state tobacco fee revenues across the state which specifically help improve access to health care in the Central Valley. With 30 percent of the statewide award going to the Central Valley, UCSF – Fresno will be receiving $2.8 million for 15 residency slots. Meanwhile, the City of Fresno is expected to receive a total of $4.4 million for 22 positions.

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd Responds to New Santa Anita Safety Conditions

November 21, 2019

NAPA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today after the California Horse Racing Board placed new safety conditions on Santa Anita Park in an effort to curb racing-horse deaths:

“I appreciate the horse racing board acting to implement additional safety measures,” said Sen. Dodd. “It’s not the end of the discussion, but it does represent concrete steps in the right direction. I’ll be working with the board and governor to continue ensuring horse safety is paramount.”

Senator Henry Stern

Senator Stern Applauds Preservation of Hidden Creeks Open Space

November 21, 2019

CALABASAS – Senator Henry Stern (D-Calabasas) applauded today’s decision by the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) to preserve the Hidden Creeks area as open space:

Senator Henry Stern

Stern Applauds Governor’s Leadership on Fracking Moratorium, Prepares For January Oversight Hearing on State’s Oil & Gas Policy

November 21, 2019

CALABASAS – State Senator Henry Stern (D-Calabasas) applauded Governor Gavin Newsom’s move establishing a statewide moratorium the issuance of steam-injected oil drilling and fracking permits, stating: