Senator McGuire helps lead charge to fund rural counties & local economies
February 18, 2015
Sacramento, CA – Senator Mike McGuire co-authored legislation introduced this week to help rural counties recover more than a decade worth of payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) from the state.
Beall Takes Action to Stop Nuisances on Communications Hill Stairs
February 17, 2015
SACRAMENTO -- The grand stairway that leads to the top of San Jose’s Communications Hill is a trek of more than 200 steps, a rigorous climb that rewards the determined with a scenic view of the city.
South San Francisco Seniors Join Forces with Senator Jerry Hill and California National Guard to Send 750 Valentines to Guardsmen Overseas
February 14, 2015
Hundreds of California National Guardsmen are receiving valentines from the senior citizens of the Magnolia Center, who made it their goal to send handmade greeting to every member of the Guard deployed overseas on Cupid’s holiday.
Senator Roth Introduces Bill to Fix California’s Judge Shortage
February 13, 2015
Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) introduced Senate Bill 229 today to help fix California’s judge shortage by funding 12 court judgeships across the State.
The Legislature previously authorized 50 additional judges to meet the shortage without directing any specific funds towards them. Previous efforts by the Legislature to direct funding towards these positions have been unsuccessful.
Senator Ben Allen Urges Resolution of Port Impasse
February 13, 2015
Sacramento, CA – Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica) sent a letter to the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Thursday urging the two sides to end the stalemate that is damaging West Coast Ports and the California economy. To view a video of Allen speaking out on the Port issue, click here. The text of Allen’s letter is below:
February 12, 2015
Holly J. Mitchell bill would eliminate Grand Jury in officer-related shootings
February 13, 2015
Says public trust requires a more open investigatory process when fatalities occur
Sacramento – Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) has introduced SB 227, a bill to prohibit the use of the criminal Grand Jury in cases of officer-involved shootings or in cases where excessive force used by an officer results in the death of a suspect.
Senator Leno Announces Major Reforms to Increase CPUC Transparency
February 12, 2015
SB 215 Limits the Powers of the CPUC President, Restricts Back-Channel Communications and Sets Standards to Curb Bias
SACRAMENTO – Following ongoing revelations of unethical back-channel communications between the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the utilities it regulates, Senator Mark Leno today announced significant legislative reforms to help rebuild public trust in this important agency.
Senator Monning Renews Push for Warning Labels on Sugary Drinks
February 11, 2015
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – In the wake of a growing movement to rein in sugary drink consumption and unprecedented evidence tying these beverages to California’s skyrocketing diabetes and obesity rates, Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has introduced legislation requiring health warning labels on sugary drinks.
