Caucus News

Senator Richard D. Roth

Senator Roth Supports University of California Academic Workers

November 18, 2022

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) shared the following statement concerning the strike carried out by the UAW union representing 48,000 academic workers across the UC system:

Senator Josh Becker

Senator Josh Becker To Present $2 Million Check To Palo Alto City Officials

November 18, 2022

(Menlo Park) – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) will present a $2 million “big check” to Palo Alto city officials on Saturday, November 19, representing the funds Becker was able to secure in the state budget to help pay for the replacement of the Newell Road Bridge.

Senator Toni Atkins

San Diego Leaders Reflect on Deanna Spehn’s Lasting Impact on Community, State

November 17, 2022

SAN DIEGO – City and county leaders, public officials, and community groups have issued statements commemorating the life and legacy of Deanna Spehn, longtime district policy director for Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego).

Senator Toni Atkins

Senate Leader Atkins on Legislative Analyst’s Office Economic Forecast: We Can Protect our Progress

November 16, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement today regarding the Legislative Analyst’s Office report on California’s fiscal outlook for 2023-24:

“The Legislative Analyst’s Office report indicates that California faces challenging times ahead. In the past, tough forecasts like this would have meant painful program cuts and middle class tax increases – things that actually cause more economic harm. That does not have to be the case this year, however.

Senator Toni Atkins

Senate Leader Atkins, Former Senator Kehoe Mourn Passing of Longtime District Policy Advisor Deanna Spehn

November 14, 2022

SAN DIEGO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), former Senator Christine Kehoe, colleagues, and the community are mourning the passing of Deanna Spehn, a beloved policy director who served both leaders.

Senator Josh Becker

Time For Some “Java With Josh”

November 14, 2022

(Palo Alto) – Concerned about our environment and want to talk with one of the Legislature’s leading voices on climate change? Having a problem with the Department of Motor Vehicles or another state agency and need a little help?

Senator Josh Becker

See A Problem? Have A Solution? Senator Becker Wants To Hear From You!

November 14, 2022

SACRAMENTO – “If you’ve ever said to yourself, ‘There oughta be a law,’ well, now is your chance to put an idea out there and get a law enacted that will change how things are done in California,” said Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) in kicking off his inaugural “There Oughta Be A Law” contest.

Senator Josh Becker

Senator Josh Becker To Present $4.5 Million Check To Menlo Park City Officials

November 10, 2022

(Menlo Park) – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) will present a $4.5 million “big check” to Menlo Park city officials at a City Council meeting next week, representing the funds he was able to secure in the state budget for home electrification projects in the city.

Who:              Senator Josh Becker

What:             Check Presentation to Menlo Park City Council members

Senator Toni Atkins

Senate Leader Atkins Hails Passage of Constitutional Amendment to Protect Abortion Rights, Commits to Continued Legislative Action

November 9, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement regarding the apparent victory of Proposition 1, which will enshrine the right to abortion and contraceptives in the California State Constitution, and further legislative efforts to protect reproductive rights:

Senator Dave Cortese

Santa Clara County’s Fentanyl Working Group Sets Standard for State Legislation to Prevent Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths

November 7, 2022

Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) is calling for the expansion of Fentanyl prevention programming and services statewide to support schools and youth serving organizations. Cortese says he intends to introduce a statewide framework to prevent Fentanyl overdoses through a legislative vehicle in the upcoming 2023-24 state legislative session.