Press Releases

Cortese Measure to Unlock Development and Safeguard High-Speed Rail Corridor Clears Key Assembly Hurdle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Mario B. Lopez, Communications Director

Office of Senator Dave Cortese | District 15

Phone: 408-545-8205 | Email: Mario.lopez@sen.ca.gov



Statement from Senator Dave Cortese on the Vandalism, Theft, and Recovery of the “Thank You, America” Vietnam Memorial Monument in San Jose

Contact:

Mario B. Lopez, Communications Director

Office of Senator Dave Cortese | District 15

Phone: 408-545-8205 | Email: Mario.lopez@sen.ca.gov



Cortese Praises Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, Highlights Need to Unlock Shovel-Ready Housing Projects

Contact:

Mario B. Lopez, Communications Director

Office of Senator Dave Cortese | District 15

Phone: 408-545-8205 | Email: Mario.lopez@sen.ca.gov 



Senator Dave Cortese Advances Key Transportation and Public Safety Legislation Out of the Assembly Transportation Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Mario B. Lopez, Communications Director

Office of Senator Dave Cortese | District 15

Phone: 408-545-8205 | Email: Mario.lopez@sen.ca.gov 



Senator Dave Cortese’s Statement on the Legislature's Two-House Budget Agreement

SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement on the California Senate and Assembly's two-house budget agreement:

“I am encouraged that the Senate and Assembly have reached a responsible budget agreement that addresses the state’s structural deficit while protecting investments in education, healthcare, public safety and economic opportunity amid financial uncertainty.”