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.
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Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) is calling for the expansion of Fentanyl prevention programming and services statewide to support schools and youth serving organizations. Cortese says he intends to introduce a statewide framework to prevent Fentanyl overdoses through a legislative vehicle in the upcoming 2023-24 state legislative session.
After encouragement from Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez during a tour of the Columbus Park encampment in San Jose, Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) is requesting that the State Auditor conduct a review of San Jose’s use of state and federal funds to combat homelessness.
Governor Signs Three Bills Authored by Senator Cortese Focused on Student & Youth Wellness
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law three bills authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) centered around educational and social support systems to serve our younger generation:
· SB 692 – The Special Education Inclusion Act
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 868 authored by Senator Dave Cortese, (D-San Jose), Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, to provide equity and financial stability to California’s oldest educators.