Press Releases

Senator Cortese: First-ever Picnic by the Lake a Memorable Success

San Jose — Senator Cortese extended his warm gratitude today to the community of Santa Clara County and scores of volunteers who made the Picnic by the Lake Multicultural Festival and Resource Fair a great success! The vibrant celebration took place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hellyer County Park.



Senator Cortese Issues Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein

Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein:



Governor Signs Senator Cortese's Bill Protecting Public School Teachers

The Governor has approved legislation by Senator Dave Cortese that protects the monthly benefits of retired teachers, SB 432.



Senator Cortese Joins Parents and Education Leaders in Celebrating Legislative Passage of “Melanie’s Law,” to Stop Youth Fentanyl Overdoses

State Senator Dave Cortese joined parents, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, and District Attorney Jeff Rosen to celebrate the legislative passage of the bipartisan bill known as “Melanie’s Law.” SB 10, which is awaiting approval by the Governor, focuses on preventing youth fentanyl overdoses through prevention, response, training, education, and awareness.



Advisory: Senator Cortese Joins Parents and Education Leaders in Celebrating Legislative Passage of “Melanie’s Law,” to Stop Youth Fentanyl Overdoses

WHAT: State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) will join parents, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, and District Attorney Jeff Rosen to celebrate the legislative passage of SB 10, a bipartisan bill known as “Melanie’s Law.” The bill is named in honor of Melanie Ramos, a 15-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl and died in the bathroom of her high school in Hollywood.