Senator Cortese, (D-Silicon Valley), Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, has teamed up with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma to provide more Californians the opportunity to save for their retirement by expanding eligibility of the CalSavers program.
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Today, Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) introduced a bill to ensure access to critical treatment for those in need of substance use disorder and addiction recovery services. SB 999, titled the California Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Patient Safety and Fairness Act, will advance the way California deals with addiction recovery.
Today, Senator Cortese (D-Silicon Valley), Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, introduced SB 1004 to invest in and expand apprenticeship programs statewide.
SB 1004 would establish a five percent bid preference for public works contractors that are active participants in state-approved apprenticeship programs.
Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) hosted a News Conference today to honor Bay Area refugee Mohammad "Mustafa" Kohistani.
“Here in California, we can and will remain a leader in defending dignity, freedom, and democracy,” said Senator Cortese. “It is our moral obligation and duty to protect children and young people like Mustafa, and today we use this opportunity to uplift his voice.”
WHAT: Members of the news media are invited to join this News Conference where State Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) will be honoring Bay Area refugee Mohammad "Mustafa" Kohistani.
WHO: California State Senator Dave Cortese and Mohammad "Mustafa" Kohistani
WHEN: Wednesday, February 9th at 10:00 AM