Press Releases

A UC Merced Study reveals nearly 50% of farmworkers today continue to report their farming employers are not complying with existing heat prevention laws and regulation.




SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese issued the following statement regarding his Senate Bill 1299 (SB 1299) being vetoed by Governor Newsom.




SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese issued the following statement regarding his Senate Bill 554 (SB 554) – the Survivor’s Protection Act – being signed into  law by Governor Newsom.




SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese issued the following statement regarding his Senate Bill 483 (SB 483) – otherwise known as Max Benson’s Law – being signed into law by Governor Newsom.




SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese issued the following statement regarding his Senate Bill 1015 (SB 1015) being signed into law by Governor Newsom.