Press Releases

A bipartisan bill by Senator Dave Cortese protecting California communities from hazardous industrial pollution while securing high-quality, good-paying jobs in green industries has become law, following approval by Governor Gavin Newsom announced today.

Senate Bill (SB) 740 extends skilled and trained workforce standards to emerging green industries including hydrogen manufacturing, biofuels manufacturing, and carbon dioxide capture.




Workplaces across California will begin making safety plans to prepare for potential outbreaks of serious violence following Governor Newsom’s announcement today that he has signed Senate Bill (SB) 553 into law, a measure by Senator Dave Cortese.




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




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