LOS ANGELES – Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) praised FEMA’s approval to extend housing support through July 2027 as fire survivors across Los Angeles continue to recover and work towards returning home.

State housing bond expected to appear on November ballot

SACRAMENTO—Senator Mike McGuire issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 today:
 
“This is a one-two punch for housing. Last year, the Legislature and Governor advanced the largest housing reforms in decades, making it easier than ever to build desperately needed housing of all types by cutting permit approval times by years through the passage of AB 130 and SB 131. This relief is exactly what’s needed to increase housing supply in every corner of California.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) released the following statement responding to a lawsuit against SB 54 filed by 17 attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesale-Distributors.

LOS ANGELES – Senator Ben Allen provided the following statement in response to the toxic smoke released from the Boyle Heights Fire.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) --- Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins, an award-winning educator, media critic, and social justice leader, was recognized by Senator Cervantes (D-Riverside) as the honoree for the 31st Senate District’s LGBTQ+ Pride. Nine honorees were presented this week as part of Pride Month celebrations at the State Capitol; in conjunction, Senate Resolution 116, introduced by the Senator, Vice Chair of the LGBTQ Caucus, recognizes June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

PARA DIFUSIÓN INMEDIATA
Contacto:
Mario B. Lopez, Director de Comunicaciones
Oficina del Senador Dave Cortese | Distrito 15
Teléfono: 408-545-8205 | Correo Electrónico: Mario.lopez@sen.ca.gov

SACRAMENTO—SB 1263, Senator McGuire’s latest measure to protect wildfire survivors from unscrupulous contractors and better prepare the State of California for large-scale debris cleanup, passed out of the Assembly Business and Professions Committee today on a 16-0 vote.
 
For over a decade, Senator McGuire has worked to expedite post-disaster community cleanup and debris removal efforts and hold unscrupulous building contractors to account. 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Mario B. Lopez, Communications Director
Office of Senator Dave Cortese | District 15
Phone: 408-545-8205 | Email: Mario.lopez@sen.ca.gov

Contact:
Mario B. Lopez, Communications Director
Office of Senator Dave Cortese | District 15
Phone: 408-545-8205 | Email: Mario.lopez@sen.ca.gov