Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) made the following statement after California Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2023-24 State Budget proposal was released this morning in Sacramento:
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Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) released the following statement regarding his recent request for the State Auditor to conduct a review of San Jose’s use of state and federal funds to combat homelessness:
Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) has introduced Senate Bill (SB) 9 to give vulnerable youth the ability to stay in the extended foster care system until the age of 26.
On the first day of Legislative Session, State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) introduced legislation to prevent opioid and fentanyl overdoses and death among California’s youth.
Senator Bill (SB) 10 will expand statewide prevention and education efforts to combat the skyrocketing overdoses and fentanyl-related deaths that have plagued youth statewide.
The California Department of Social Services will be awarding more than $25 million in grant funding to seven guaranteed income pilot projects across the state - direct cash assistance monthly payments of $600 to $1,200 will be going to at least 1,975 Californians, including transition age foster youth and pregnant women.