Press Releases

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.” 



El Senador Dave Cortese Aplaude la Acción de la Autoridad del Tren de Alta Velocidad Para Avanzar en el Contrato de Vías y Sistemas y en las Oportunidades de Asociaciones Público-Privadas

SACRAMENTO, CA — El Senador Estatal de California Dave Cortese (D-San José) acogió con satisfacción la aprobación, por parte de la Junta Directiva de la Autoridad del Tren de Alta Velocidad de California, del contrato de construcción de vías y sistemas, así como su decisión de colaborar con la empresa Plenary en el desarrollo de un marco de asociaciones público-privadas para el Tren de Alta Velocidad de California.