Caucus News

NAPA – With the growing threat of climate-driven wildfires and drought, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today he has secured $9 million for projects across Napa County to ramp up fire prevention, improve water delivery systems and also assist with after-school programs.

Measure on assault weapons patterned after Texas abortion ban

SANTA MONICA – Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Van Nuys released the following after Gov. Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1327, a plan to help end gun violence by allowing private citizens to sue those who provide dangerous firearms. 

Sacramento, CA – This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 906, a strong and necessary campus safety and gun reform measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank). SB 906 prioritizes student safety by promoting safe at-home storage of firearms and mandating robust investigations of imminent violent school threats. Governor Newsom made SB 906 one of his legislative priorities and helped fast track it through the Legislature. 

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will expand the ability of business associations and nonprofit groups to conduct online wine auctions, increasing fundraising potential and contributing to California’s economic recovery, has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will help ensure the conservation of wildlife habitats in California through public-private partnerships with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Sacramento, CA – At the invitation of President Biden, Senator Anthony J.

SAN DIEGO – Senator Ben Hueso (D-40) is urging the President Joe Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to pause their plans of building a border wall that threatens the Friendship Park in Imperial Beach and work with community organizations to preserve the binational symbol of hope.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Van Nuys released the following statement after the assassination yesterday of former Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe.

SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) released the following statement following the passage of the 2022-23 final budget passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Newsom:

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