Press Releases

Senator Cortese’s Statement in Support of SJSU’s Student Homeless Alliance

Senator Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) made the following statement in support of San Jose State University’s (SJSU) Student Homeless Alliance (SHA) today:



Cortese’s Bill to Provide Guaranteed Income to Homeless Youth Advances

Senator Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) made the following statement when SB 1341 cleared the California Senate Committee on Human Services today, after previously clearing the California Senate Education Committee:



California Senate Recognizes Education & Sharing Day

Senator Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) and Senator Wiener (D-San Francisco) have joint authored Senate Resolution 77 to proclaim Tuesday, April 12, 2022, as “Education and Sharing Day” in the State of California.



California’s Guaranteed Income Bill Clears First Hurdle

Senator Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) is continuing his work to advance guaranteed income in California.



Cortese’s Bill to Provide Relief to California’s Oldest Educators Advances

Senator Cortese’s (D-Silicon Valley) bill, SB 868, to ensure equity and stability for California’s oldest educators passed the California Senate Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee on April 4th.