Press Releases

State Senate Unveils Major Wildfire Package: ‘The Golden State Commitment,’ Investing in a More Fire-Safe California

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and a broad coalition of Senators from all corners of the Golden State have announced a sweeping legislative effort to strengthen California’s wildfire response and recovery, and to make communities more wildfire safe.

 



Senate Leader McGuire, Large Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Champion New Legislation: The Fight for Firefighters Act

SACRAMENTO—Following two of the most destructive wildfires in California history, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and a bipartisan coalition of State Senators today announced critical legislation to bolster CalFire’s firefighting and fire prevention efforts.

 



Senate Leader McGuire Appoints Karyn Gear to Wildlife Conservation Board

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), announced Karyn Gear has been appointed to the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB).

 



Senate Leader McGuire Announces Leadership Team, Committee Membership for 2025-26 Legislative Session, First Extraordinary Session

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) today announced the Senate’s committee membership assignments for the 2025-26 Senate Democratic Leadership Team, Legislative Session, and First Extraordinary Session.

 

Senate Democratic Leadership 



Record-Setting Year for McGuire’s Humboldt Holiday Food Drive: Over 22.5 Tons of Food and $56,000 Headed to Food for People

NORTH COAST – Senate Leader Mike McGuire’s 9th annual Humboldt Holiday Food Drive yet again smashed all records yesterday, bringing in a whopping 45,019 pounds of food and just over $56,000 to support the life-changing work of Food for People, Humboldt County’s food bank.

 



Senate Leader McGuire Issues Statement Condemning Senator Alvarado-Gil’s Racist Comments

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) released the following statement regarding comments made by Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil about the State Senate Majority Leader:

 



California State Senate Welcomes New Members, Introduces Special Session Budget Bill for Critical Legal Resources

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate, led by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), convened to begin the 2025-26 Legislative Session today, welcoming in newly elected, re-elected, and returning members, and kicking off the Extraordinary Session that is focused on protecting California’s people, policies, and progress from federal interference.



Senate Leader McGuire’s Statement on the LAO Fiscal Outlook

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) issued the following statement about the Legislative Analyst’s Office Fiscal Outlook issued today: