SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) issued the following statement today as he again steps up to serve as Acting Governor this week:

“It’s an honor to serve as Acting Governor of our great state, and a privilege to serve more than 39 million Californians. This week, countless families are sending their kids back to school, an exciting rite of passage for all and let’s be candid, a week of nerves for some. Here in California, we have worked hard to ensure that every student is given the same opportunities to learn and thrive in the classroom by being the first state in the country to offer universal free breakfast and lunch to every student – because we know you can’t have a good day at school on an empty stomach. We’ve also funded K-12 public schools and California community colleges at record levels, which is a big boost for student success.

And as summer winds to a close, we know fire season continues to ramp up in the hot fall months – stay safe, remain vigilant and make sure you have an evacuation plan. We’ll remain in constant contact with CAL FIRE and the state Office of Emergency Services in the coming days, ensuring communities have the resources they need during these hot, dry days.”

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Mike McGuire is President pro Tempore of the California Senate. He represents the North Coast of California, which stretches from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border, including Del Norte, Trinity, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Marin counties. Website of Senate Leader McGuire: https://sd02.senate.ca.gov/