Caucus News

Jim Beall

New Guidance from the County of Santa Clara’s Public Health Department to Protect Residents of the County from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Six New Confirmed Cases in Santa Clara County

March 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2020

New Guidance from the County of Santa Clara’s Public Health Department to Protect Residents of the County from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Senator Benjamin Allen

Post-Super Tuesday Election Reform Legislation Announcement

March 5, 2020

 

Sacramento, CA – Following hours long waits and a slew of complaints from frustrated Los Angeles County voters on Super Tuesday, planned legislation was announced requiring L.A. County to provide voters with more access by increasing the number of vote centers on election day or by providing vote-by-mail ballots for the Fall 2020 election.

Senator Scott Wiener

Bay Area Elected Officials Call on Verity Health System to Reverse Decision to Close Seton Medical Center

March 5, 2020

Sacramento – Today, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) and Assemblymember Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo) released the following statement regarding Verity Health System’s decision to close Seton Medical Center in Daly City:

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd: March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

March 2, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today recognized the month of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in an effort to bring attention to gambling addiction and connect people with treatment.

“Problem gambling is not only an addiction but it’s also a serious public health concern,” Sen. Dodd said. “Awareness and access to services are critical for anyone struggling with addiction, and that includes those facing gambling problems. I hope to promote a better understanding of problem gambling and prompt people struggling with problem gambling to seek help.”

Senator Tom Umberg

SENATOR UMBERG CALLS FOR WOMEN OF DISTINCTION NOMINATIONS

February 27, 2020

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that he will be hosting his first ever 34th Senate District Women of Distinction Event in March, in honor of National Women’s History Month.

Jim Beall

Bridge Housing Community Is a Ray of Hope in the Housing Crisis

February 27, 2020

San Jose - This year is poised to be a critical year to strengthen and grow partnerships with our cities to address California’s statewide affordable housing and homelessness crisis. Legislation introduced by Senator Beall in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 establishes a foundation of critical tools for site identification, below-market surplus land leasing, and affordable housing financing.

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd Issues Statement on Solano County Coronavirus Case

February 27, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, made the following statement today about a Solano County resident becoming the first person in the United States to contract novel coronavirus from an unknown source.

“I have been in contact with state and local public health officials who are taking every precaution to prevent the spread of this virus,” Sen. Dodd said. “We must take this situation seriously and monitor it closely. However, there is no cause for alarm or panic. People are not advised to change their daily routines.”

Richard Pan

Dr. Richard Pan Introduces Measure Addressing the STD Epidemic

February 27, 2020

SACRAMENTO – As sexually transmitted disease rates increase at alarming and historic highs in California and across the country, Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and State Senator representing the Sacramento area, introduced SB 885 to expand access to STD care and coverage for low-income Californians who are uninsured, enrolled in Medi-Cal, or do not obtain services directly at a health center.

Senator Tom Umberg

SENATOR UMBERG ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION FOR NEW PARKS IN SANTA ANA

February 26, 2020

(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), announced today that the City of Santa Ana would be the recipient of $5.2 million in state funds to build new park spaces.

Senator Toni Atkins

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Committee Changes

February 26, 2020

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced the following changes to committees (changes reflected in bold):

Appropriations:

Portantino (Chair), Bates (Vice Chair), Bradford, Hill, Jones, Weickowski, and vacant.
Energy, Utilities, and Communications: