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Senate Leader McGuire, North Bay Legislative Delegation and Cal State University Leadership Announce ‘Sonoma State Commitment’

SACRAMENTO—Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Senator Christopher Cabaldon, Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, Assemblymember Damon Connolly, and Assemblymember Chris Rogers have announced the launch of the Sonoma State Commitment initiative, following months of turmoil at Sonoma State University.



Senate Leader McGuire and Minority Leader Jones Condemn Violent Attacks in Minnesota

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) issued the following statement condemning the horrific political violence in Minnesota:



WATCH: Senate Leader McGuire and Senate Democrats Stand in Solidarity with California’s Immigrant Community

SACRAMENTO – Shortly after the California State Senate convened this morning, the Democratic Caucus, led by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), walked onto the State Capitol’s West Steps – the cornerstone of our state’s democracy – to stand against the authoritarian siege of our state by President Trump and federal forces.



Senate Leader Mike McGuire Issues Statement on Reprehensible Use of Force Against U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) released the following statement regarding federal employees forcibly removing and handcuffing U.S. Senator Alex Padilla during a press conference earlier today:



Senate Leader McGuire Announces Agreement Reached for Pro Tem Designee, Transition to Occur in 2026

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) announced that the Senate Democratic Caucus convened and determined that Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) will be the Pro Tem Designee, with a transition to be held early in 2026. 



Senate & Assembly Announce Legislative Budget Agreement

SACRAMENTO - California is facing unprecedented threats from the Trump administration, including harmful cuts and costly tariffs that are driving up prices for families and businesses, and escalating immigration raids designed to stoke fear in Los Angeles and communities across the state.



Decisive Votes Launch One of the Most Influential Affordability Packages Forward

SACRAMENTO—Today, the State Senate overwhelmingly passed a groundbreaking package of affordability bills aimed at delivering both immediate relief and long-term solutions for working families across the Golden State.



Senate Approves ‘The Golden State Commitment’ Wildfire Package

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate took sweeping and decisive action to protect Californians from devastating wildfires today by advancing the Golden State Commitment package.