Caucus News

SACRAMENTO – In recognition of the increasing role of technology in consumers’ lives, the amount of personal information shared by businesses and the damage caused by unwanted disclosure and data breaches, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, has authored a resolution designating the third week in May as Privacy Awareness Week.

With Mother's Day just days away, now is the perfect time to reflect on being a Senator and a mom. Listen to Senators Connie M. Leyva and Holly J. Mitchell share stories of challenge and tales from the heart about being a lawmaker and a mother by clicking HERE

State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, issued the following statement today on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May Revise budget proposal:

“I applaud Gov. Newsom’s newly revised budget, especially his plan to provide more help to families and more resources to address and prevent homelessness.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – State Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) issued the following statement about the Trump administration plan for oil and gas leasing and development along California’s Central Coast:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Wednesday introduced the EQUAL Defense Act, legislation to support the nation’s public defenders and ensure that every American has access to counsel, dozens of California public defenders and elected officials released statements in support of the bill.

SACRAMENTO – California Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Ángeles) issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised state budget proposal:

“I am pleased Governor Newsom listened to the concerns of local leaders and community members to address the epidemic of homelessness. The May Revision increases the state’s support to prevent and mitigate this epidemic by $1 billion.

Sacramento, California- Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-La Canada Flintridge) is optimistic about the Governor’s 2019-2020 May revised budget, specifically on public and early education.

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement reacting to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May revision to the proposed state budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year:

Sacramento, CA – Senator Mike McGuire issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revision released this morning: 

“Governor Newsom’s forward-looking budget revisions reflect the need to build up our rainy day fund and pay down billions in debt in good financial times while investing in programs that will help the Golden State continue to grow. An additional $1.2 billion will be invested in our rainy day fund, bringing us to a record $16.5 billion. We’ll need every penny when the economy slows.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision of the 2019-2020 state budget: