Caucus News

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) welcomed the action taken today by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to allocate $54M to complete the I-5 North HOV Corridor Project and repair damages caused by construction activities.

SACRAMENTO –Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) made the following statement today regarding the state of progress and investment in wildfire preparedness: 

Today, Senator María Elena Durazo’s (D-Los Angeles) legislation that would require private, for-profit detention facilities and prisons operating in California to uphold basic health and safety standards for people being detained in these facilities was approved by the California Assembly Insurance Committee. The bill is sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), and the California Immigrant Policy Center. 

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2021

Media Contact: Michelle.Sherwood@sen.ca.gov

HURTADO RELEASES STATEMENT ON LEMOORE WATER TANK EXPLOSION
 

Last year, California had one of the worst fire seasons on record. South Bay, East Bay, and Peninsula communities suffered through some of the biggest wildfires in our state’s history. This year, we are told the wildfire season may begin as early as July.
Local legislators are hosting an emergency preparedness training to educate residents about preparing in advance for events like wildfires, earthquakes, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), and other emergencies to keep residents and their loved ones safe.

Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) honors local nonprofit, Empower & Excel, as the 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 15.
“I have selected Empower and Excel as the Senate District 15 Nonprofit of the Year for the great work they are doing in our local community driven by a worthy mission to empower youth to give back to their community through local volunteer initiatives,” said Senator Cortese.

SACRAMENTO – Strongly supported by climate advocates and California’s leading cement industry group, Senator Josh Becker’s bill providing a strategy to achieve cement with net-zero emissions by 2045 won a unanimous, bipartisan vote from the Assembly Natural Resources Committee Wednesday.

SACRAMENTO – State Senator John Laird (D- Santa Cruz) recognized El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) as the 17th Senate District’s 2021 Nonprofit of the Year for their work to enhance the quality of life of local residents. ECHO is a three-facility, 140-bed homeless organization supporting those facing homelessness in the San Luis Obispo community and instilling a strong sense of pride in the community members they serve.

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), approved the Governor’s appointment of Fern M. Steiner to the California Water Commission during its hearing today.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by State Senator Josh Becker to advance equity in education, creation of affordable housing and efforts by small cities to jointly pursue big road projects gained ground in the Assembly this week.