SAN JOSE, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) will host his 23rd Annual Sacramento Bus Trip for Education on Monday, May 18, 2026, bringing an estimated 200 Silicon Valley educators, students, parents, labor leaders, and community advocates to the State Capitol for a full day of civic engagement and education policy discussions.

Senator María Elena Durazo, author of SB 1422, the Medi-Cal Access Restoration Act, issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom's 2026 May Revision.

The Governor’s May Revision offers some significant new investments in education.

Eight bills authored by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) will move forward for a vote on the Senate Floor after being approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) released the following statement this morning after a policy to improve community-scale resilience was held from advancing in the Legislature this year.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) released the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026 May Revision budget proposal:

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly recognized Mr. Rosewood Family Restaurant as the 30th Senate District’s Small Business of the Year in partnership with California Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC California).

Sacramento, Calif. (May 14, 2026)—As lawmakers navigate one of the Legislature’s most consequential weeks with the release of the Governor’s May Revise and action on fiscal legislation, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) highlighted the need for responsible budgeting that prioritizes affordability, accountability and the needs of working families.

As Chair of Senate Appropriations, I understand the weight and importance of this responsibility as we steward public monies on behalf of Californians. Difficult decisions had to be made regarding bills on the suspense file to mitigate costs. These decisions have only been made after careful analysis and thoughtful consideration of both our current fiscal realities and long-term obligations to the people of California. The economic hardship and uncertainty caused by the Trump Administration make the imperative of living within our means and addressing the challenges facing Californians all the more necessary. In the Senate, under the leadership of our Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, we are working to fulfill our enduring promise to serve all Californians while acting with fiscal responsibility.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) announced that 10 of 12 bills in her 2026 Legislative Package have passed the Senate Appropriations Committee, marking a major fiscal milestone for the proposals. The measures will now advance to the Senate Floor for consideration by the full Senate later this month.