Caucus News

Sacramento – Senator Loni Hancock today called for action to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision on its 5th anniversary (January 21, 2015).

“Today marks a sad day in American history,” she said.  “The Supreme Court decision undermines American democracy by allowing corporations – including foreign corporations – to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence American election campaigns, without having it publicly reported.”

Senator Bill Monning invites you to join him as he introduces legislation to address the issue of medical aid-in-dying for terminally ill adults in California. The press conference will be live-streamed on his senate webpage at http://sd17.senate.ca.gov/ .

DATE: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
TIME: 1:30pm

Please note, admission to the event will be limited to credentialed media or invited guests because of the expected media response. Livestream is available for public viewing.

Sacramento, CA – State Senator Mike McGuire released the following comments regarding President Obama’s State of the Union speech this evening.
Broadband Initiative.

“I was thrilled to see the President’s new focus to help millions of rural residents access high speed internet.  For too long, folks living outside city centers have been challenged to access affordable and reliable high speed internet, including rural public schools, health clinics and small businesses.”

Santa Monica – At a community swearing-in ceremony this past Saturday evening, Senator Ben Allen celebrated the beginning of his tenure with the California State Senate with his family, friends, constituents, and other local dignitaries at Santa Monica High School’s Barnum Hall. A proud alumni, Senator Allen welcomed other elected officials including Congressman Ted Lieu, California State Treasurer John Chiang, the Hon. Kevin de León, President pro Tempore of the California State Senate, Senator Fran Pavley, Assemblywoman Autumn R.

Hayward – State Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) will attend the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at Chabot College’s Reed L. Buffington Visual and Performing Arts Center, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., on Monday, Jan. 19 at 4:30 p.m.
“Dr. King’s drive for freedom and equality through non-violent activism continues to inspire people around the world,” Wieckowski said.  “I encourage everyone to see a local event in remembrance of his words and vision for a more just and peaceful world.”

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) announced today that he has introduced a bill, jointly authored by Senators Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), to streamline and modernize the environmental review process under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Senate Bill 122 would make the environmental review process under CEQA more efficient while preserving informed environmental decision-making.

Sacramento, CA – State Senator Mike McGuire is pleased to announce that the Capital Fellows Program is now open for Northern California applicants.  McGuire currently has a Capital Fellow in his office, Chris Nielsen, who is from Novato, CA.
The program features a select group of graduate-level students from across the country who participate in a ten month program, working daily on issues critical to the State’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Senator Jim Beall invites high school seniors, parents, and guardians in Senate District 15 to Cash for College Workshops.“Cost must never be a barrier to college for any student who is qualified for admission,’’ Beall said, “and that’s why I am holding these workshops. California’s colleges are the gateway to opportunity for our sons and daughters, let’s make it accessible and affordable for them.’’

Fremont – Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) issued the following statement on Governor Brown’s proposed budget for 2015-2016.
“Governor Brown’s proposed budget clearly shows the tremendous comeback California has made since 2010 with targeted cuts, Prop. 30 and a growing economy.  Instead of a $26 billion deficit and 12 percent unemployment rate when I first arrived to the Legislature, we now have one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation, four consecutive balanced budgets and the will to confront major challenges facing our state.

SACRAMENTO — Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) issued the following statement today regarding Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed 2015-16 state budget: