Press Releases

Senator Evans Statement on Governor’s May Revise

Monday, May 14, 2012

SACRAMENTO – Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s proposed 2012-13 State Budget May Revise:

Senators Evans and Simitian Unveil Plan to Keep State Parks Open

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

 Senators Evans and Simitian Unveil Plan to Keep State Parks Open

SACRAMENTO – Today, State Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) and State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) unveiled a budget proposal to keep open up to 50 state parks slated for closure this year while providing a stable and long-term funding solution that will keep all parks open. As many as 70 state parks had been slated for closure beginning July 1, 2012.

The essence of the ‘Sustainable Parks Proposal’ is:

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Senators Evans and Simitian Unveil a Proposal to Save State Parks 11A.M. Tuesday, May 8th

Monday, May 7, 2012

SACRAMENTO – Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) today announced a joint media availability conference call with Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee #2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy and Transportation to unveil a ‘Sustainable Parks Proposal’.  The new budget proposal will create a long-term and comprehensive funding plan to protect the state parks system and prevent the closure of up to 50 state parks.

Evans Launches Regional Task Force on Autism

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Appoints Local Advocate Chair

SACRAMENTO – Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) today announced the formation of the North Coast Area Regional Task Force (NCART) for the Senate Select Committee on Autism and Related Disorders. Senator Evans is a member of the fifteen-member Select Committee and recently co-authored legislation resulting from the group's efforts to provide insurance coverage to children with autism.

Evans Statement on Napa State Hospital Patient Death

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

SACRAMENTO – Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) today issued the following statement on the death of a patient at Napa State Hospital:

“I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, care givers and staff of the patient who died this morning at Napa State Hospital.  My office has been in communication with hospital administration about the incident and I will remain advised of the Napa County Coroner’s investigation and proceed accordingly.” 

Senate Creates New Local, Sustainable Food Select Committee

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Support for Local Foods Concept Grows in California

SACRAMENTO – Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) today announced the creation of the Senate Select Committee on California Food: Local, Organic and Sustainable Systems.  Evans will serve as chair with Senators DeSaulnier (D-Concord), Hancock (D-Berkeley), Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) and Wolk (D-Davis) as members.  The committee has two vacancies.

Speaker John A. Pérez , Senator Noreen Evans, and Academy Award-Winning Actor Geena Davis Announce Funding for the California Commission on the Status of Women

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

SACRAMENTO– Academy Award-Winning Actor and Chair of California’s Commission on the Status of Women Geena Davis joined Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) and commissioners Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) and Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) announcing plans to re-establish funding and modernize the California Commission on the Status of Women (CCSW).  More than a dozen members of the legislative women’s caucus, along with CCSW commissioners joined the group in support of the announcement.

Evans’ Bills to Reopen, Strengthen State Parks Clear Senate Resources Committee

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

  Evans’ Bills to Reopen, Strengthen State Parks Clear Senate Resources Committee

Panel Also Approves Oiled Wildlife, Invasive Species Bills

Budget Cuts Reveal Diminished Access to Justice in California

Monday, April 16, 2012

 

Budget Cuts Reveal Diminished Access to Justice in California

Fundamental Liberties and Democracy at Risk

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Evans Appointed to the CA Blue Ribbon Commission on Children in Foster Care

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

SACRAMENTO – Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa) has been appointed to the California Blue Ribbon Commission on Children in Foster Care by the Judicial Council of California.   Her term will run from March 1 2012 through June 30, 2014. The Commission is charged with making recommendations to the Judicial Council on strategies to improve the state’s foster care system and juvenile courts.   

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