Caucus News

SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco)’s SB 234, the SUPPORT Act (Supporting Underserved Young People for Positive Resets and Transitions), has been incorporated into Governor Newsom’s proposed budget, announced on Friday. The governor’s May Revise includes $200 million, an increase from SB 234’s original $100 million proposal, to fund new housing, or acquire existing housing, for transition age youth between ages 16 and 26. The housing will be targeted toward young people who are homeless, in or exiting foster care, or exiting the criminal justice system.

SACRAMENTO – To ensure equity for civic education and leadership programs that have long limited full access and participation to young women, the California State Senate today approved a legislative proposal by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) to end unfair and discriminatory treatment of Girls State participants.

Glendale, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) will host the Women Heroes of the Pandemic Recognition Ceremony on May 26, 2021 to honor women throughout the 25th Senate District who have played an integral role in supporting their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SAN FRANCISCO - Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) released the following statement regarding the escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine:

Sacramento, Calif. – On May 15th, 2021, Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) released the following statements in response to the $454 million proposed funding allocation in Governor Newsom’s 2021-22 Budget May Revise to clean Exide’s former Vernon facility. For decades, Exide conducted battery recycling operations that contaminated surrounding properties. To this day, hazardous chemicals still pollute the area and threaten the health and wellbeing of thousands of families living in Southeast Los Angeles. 

SACRAMENTO – State Senator Sydney Kamlager issued the following statement around in response to Governor Newsom’s May Revise state budget announcement:

Governor Newsom’s revised budget is a bold proposal that makes clear that recovery in California does not simply mean going back to normal. This past year has made crystal clear the deep inequities that exist across our state. The pandemic has shed new light on our workplaces, including pervasive wage theft, dangerous & unhealthy working conditions, lack of access to healthcare, and the right for working people to earn a good living. This budget will go a long way in stemming and reversing some of this generational damage.

Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) today released the following statement upon Governor Gavin Newsom’s unveiling of the California Comeback Plan, the biggest economic recovery plan in state history.

State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, issued the following statement on Gov. Newsom’s May Revise Budget proposal, “California Roars Back”:

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Chair Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) issued the following statements in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May revision to the proposed 2021-2022 state budget:

Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins: