Press Releases

Thursday, March 30, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Angelique V. Ashby (D-Sacramento) and Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) released a statement as SB 307, the College for Foster Youth Act—which will make debt-free college a reality for foster students in California—passed the Senate Education Committee yesterday.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Sacramento - Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire and the entire State Senate recognized the tireless work of Mark Ghilarducci, former Director of the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in his retirement after more than a decade in the role. Ghilarducci was appointed to lead Cal OES by Governor Jerry Brown in 2013, and again by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019. He’s delivered time and time again for residents in the North Bay and North Coast.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Sacramento - Big Oil made more than $200 billion in profits last year while millions of Californians struggled to make ends meet due to historically high gas prices. Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire joined an overwhelming number of Senators in passing landmark legislation today that will form a dedicated, year-round independent watchdog division within the California Energy Commission (CEC). The watchdog division will work to ensure transparency and accountability within the oil industry and protect California consumers.

New study shows massive positive impact of the Great Redwood Trail on local communities

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Sacramento, CA - Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire today announced a new comprehensive economic and community impact study that shows the remarkable impact the Great Redwood Trail (GRT) will have on the North Coast.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Sacramento, CA – California is facing unprecedented, destructive wildfires – 14 of the largest 20 wildfires in California history have occurred just in the last decade. Some of these horribly destructive wildfires have been set by arsonists.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Sacramento – Judge Abby Abinanti, a dynamic and effective leader for equal access to the justice system and expanded resources and programs for Native American residents across California, has been selected by Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire as the 2023 North Coast Woman of the Year.

Abinanti, known as “Judge Abby,” joined Senator McGuire for a ceremony this week on the Senate floor in recognition of the 42 “California Women Making Herstory” honorees.

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Trinity Center, CA – Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire has helped to secure an additional $165,000 in state funds to launch the Minersville boat ramp replacement project on Trinity Lake. The funds will be dispersed from the State Division of Boating and Waterways.

The boat ramp project has been delayed for several years due to increased costs in engineering and construction, but the additional funding will allow the boat ramp replacement to move forward.

Friday, February 10, 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire introduced legislation this week that would ensure survivors of the devastating 2019 Kincade Fire will be exempt from paying state income taxes on settlement awards from PG&E. The 2019 fire, which was sparked by a faulty PG&E transmission line, forced nearly 100,000 people to flee, and destroyed 174 homes. 

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Sacramento, CA – The alarm couldn’t be louder. Our state is facing unprecedented, destructive wildfires – 14 of the largest 20 wildfires in California history have occurred just in the last decade.

Megafires have threatened the way of life for millions of Californians.

Some of these horribly destructive wildfires have been set by arsonists.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s budget released this morning: