Press Releases & Statements

Bill to Safeguard Private Information of Election Workers Passed by California Legislature

Sacramento, Calif. – Legislation to address the rise in harassment of election workers was approved by the California State Legislature today. SB 1131, authored by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), will protect workers in California by providing them with the option to keep their home addresses confidential.



California Ocean Corps Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature

Sacramento, Calif. — Legislation to establish a workforce corps focused on restoration and climate resiliency along the California Coast was approved Tuesday by the California State Legislature. SB 1036, authored by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), will direct the California Conservation Corps to create the California Ocean Corps over a four-year period, through grants to local conversation groups in coastal counties.



Bill to Expand Access to Pet-Inclusive Housing Heads to Governor’s Desk

Sacramento, Calif. — A bill to increase the availability of pet-friendly housing for California’s low-income renters passed the California State Legislature. SB 971, authored by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), will expand pet-inclusive policies for housing financed through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program.



State Senator Josh Newman Secures $30M in State Funding for Community Investments

Sacramento, Calif. — State Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) announced today that his district budget priorities were included and fully funded in the 2022-23 California State Budget.



Vaccine Work Group Lauds Public Health Investments in State Budget

SACRAMENTO – Members of the legislative Vaccine Work Group have been advocating for cohesive and comprehensive, evidenced-based policies in the 2022-23 Budget to strengthen the state’s ability to respond to public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.



California Senate Approves Bill to Train Workforce Dedicated to Ocean Conservation

Sacramento, Calif. — Legislation to create the California Ocean Corps received unanimous, bipartisan approval in the California State Senate. SB 1036, authored by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), will establish a conservation corps dedicated to restoration and climate resiliency along the California coast.



Legislation Addressing Harassment of Election Workers Passes the Senate

Sacramento, Calif. – The California State Senate approved legislation today to protect election workers by keeping their home addresses confidential. SB 1131, authored by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), passed with a 30-8-2 vote. The bill will stymie increasing harassment and violent threats directed at election workers.