Caucus News

SACRAMENTO -- Executives from major companies will express support for Senate Bills 32 and 350, important measures that will help California boost efforts to combat climate pollution.A press conference featuring representatives from Dignity Health and Autodesk Inc. is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in the hallway in front of the Room 205 in the historic State Capitol.

SACRAMENTO - Today, nine past leaders of the California State Legislature came out in support for SB 32 and SB 350. The statements below include former Assembly Speakers John Perez, Karen Bass, Fabian Nuñez, Herb Wesson, Bob Hertzberg, and Antonio Villaraigosa, as well as former leaders of the Senate Darrell Steinberg, John Burton, and David Roberti.

John Perez, Assembly Speaker (2010- 2014):

Tuesday, August 25, 9:00-11 a.m. in Capitol Room 112 SACRAMENTO – Two committees of the Senate and Assembly will hold a joint informational hearing on Tuesday regarding the release of a first-of-its-kind scientific review of the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) to facilitate oil and natural gas production in the California.

Sacramento – Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) will host Los Angeles area high school students, parents and special guests for his Young Senators Leadership Program (YSLP) 2015-16 kick-off and swearing-in event on Saturday, August 22nd at the Cerritos Community College, Student Center from 9 a.m. to Noon. Senator Mendoza will address the students and parents and administer the oath of office to incoming Young Senators at approximately 11:15 a.m. See agenda below.

As the newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program 2.0 continues to lure television and feature film productions to California from other locations, the reopening of one of Hollywood’s largest prop houses is a new indicator of the program’s success.

Shuttered for six years, the owner of 20th Century Props decided to reopen because more productions are choosing to film in Southern California, according to the Los Angeles Times.

SACRAMENTO – The Department of Toxic and Substance Control (DTSC) announced Thursday evening at a community meeting in Huntington Park that it has allocated $7 million to accelerate the cleanup of homes contaminated with lead in the communities surrounding the Exide Technologies plant in Vernon, a now-shuttered battery recycling facility.

Senator Jerry Hill introduced legislation supported by a bipartisan group of lawmakers that would ease a hastily approved cap on school budget reserves and provide districts with greater flexibility to make the best decisions for their students.

Senator awarded ‘Green Leadership Award’ for work on water, energy, Delta issues
SACRAMENTO— Last night a coalition of more than 100 environmental, public health, and social justice organizations honored Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) for her work on water, renewable energy, and other environmental issues throughout her service in the State Legislature.

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles), Chair of the Senate Rules Committee, has announced the following appointments by the Rules Committee: