Caucus News

SAN JOSE – A $20 million grant to begin the final leg of the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension was ratified today by the California Transportation Commission, bringing the day when BART cars roll through San Jose to Santa Clara a step closer.

“This makes it official: The BART extension project will now receive the seed money it needs to begin the necessary planning and the relocation utility lines,’’ said Senator Jim Beall, D-San Jose, who serves as the chairman of the state Senate Transportation Committee. “The grant is the impetus we need to get this project going.’’

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October 17, 2016
Contact: Charles Stewart
(213)745-6656

In Less Than 6 Years 54th Holly J. Mitchell Bill Becomes Law

Helps families with healthcare, childcare, services, education, opportunity and criminal justice  

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October 17, 2016
Contact: Charles Stewart
(213)745-6656

In Less Than 6 Years 54th Holly J. Mitchell Bill Becomes Law

Helps families with healthcare, childcare, services, education, opportunity and criminal justice  

(Seaside, CA)  - Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) issued the following statement on today’s opening of the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery at Fort Ord: 

“Today is a historic day for the community.  For nearly 25 years, there has been a vision to provide a final resting place of honor for veterans on the Central coast.  After years of effort by a multitude of stakeholders, the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery is open.

Senate Health Committee convened a hearing on EpiPens and drug pricing

LOS ANGELES – Senator Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina) convened a Senate Health Committee hearing on the EpiPen and drug pricing on September 29th to hear from patients, families, and providers on how price increases over the past decade have impacted access to the life-saving drug epinephrine.

(Riverside, CA) -- Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) issued the following statement today on the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 897, which would have provided law enforcement one additional year to recover from catastrophic injuries sustained while protecting Californians:

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CONTACT:  Charles.Stewart@sen.ca.gov 213-745-6656 (District Office)

Myriam.Valdez@sen.ca.gov 916-651-4030 (Capitol office) / 661-801-3180 (cell)

 Governor Brown Signs Bill Making California a “Housing First” State

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  Bill to Reduce Permanent Property Seizures by Law Enforcement Signed into Law

Seized assets valued less than $40,000, must be returend unless owner convicted

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CONTACT:  Charles.Stewart@sen.ca.gov 213-745-6656 (District Office)

Myriam.Valdez@sen.ca.gov 916-651-4030 (Capitol office) / 661-801-3180 (cell)

 Governor Brown Signs Bill Making California a “Housing First” State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Contact:  Charles Stewart  213-745-6656  310-251-4567

  Bill to Reduce Permanent Property Seizures by Law Enforcement Signed into Law

Seized assets valued less than $40,000, must be returend unless owner convicted