Gilroy Dispatch: The Gilroy Branch of the American Association of University Women will join other Santa Clara County branches in celebrating the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade with a virtual program, [which] will feature Leslie Reagan, a professor at the University of Illinois, and Christina Krysinski, policy director for NARAL. In addition, State Senator Josh Becker will explain options for California.
In the News
Pleasanton Weekly: California's tax credit for renters may increase to account for inflation after more than 40 years, according to state Sen. Steve Glazer's office. Glazer, D-Contra Costa, and co-authors this week introduced Senate Bill 843, which would increase the credit from $60 for single filers to $500. For single parents and couples, the credit will be $1,000 if the bill passes. Other Bay Area legislators who support the bill include state Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose, Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, D-San Mateo, and state Sen. Josh Becker, D-Peninsula.
Scholastic Kids Press: On November 17, 2021, students across the country participated in the first national “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day” in honor of the civil rights pioneer. The idea for a national walk began in 2017, when a fifth-grade class at Martin Elementary learned Ruby’s story...the students’ initiative got legislative support when California State Senator Josh Becker introduced Resolution 59, which declared November 14 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. The resolution passed unanimously in the State Senate.
InMenlo: “With UN Secretary-General [Antonio] Guterres warning that the latest IPCC report is a ‘Code Red for Humanity,’ it is time for all of us to embrace innovative solutions,” said California State Senator Josh Becker, one of the event’s guest speakers. “Cities and counties have a unique catalyzing role to play in reducing the worst effects of climate change. I’m pleased to join this expert panel and invite Bay Area elected officials to attend this virtual event and participate in the discussion of ideas that could be equitably applied in their communities.”
Mountain View Voice: Ramirez was next in line for mayor going into the Jan. 11 council meeting and was the expected appointment, but colleagues nevertheless emphasized that he was the right person for the job...Several state and county elected officials chimed in as well, including State Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park), who praised the city's efforts in launching interim homeless housing and standing up against hate targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
San Mateo Daily Journal: Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday released his initial budget proposal for California’s 2022-23 budget, with state legislators from San Mateo County happy with spending addressing COVID, climate change and education. State Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, commended the budget and its work to address decarbonization, wind energy, long-duration energy storage, education and transportation. He highlighted $22.5 billion for Climate Action investments, including $6.1 billion proposed over five years to catalyze the transition to zero-emission vehicles and $2 billion in clean energy investments.
Daily Post: State Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, said he is particularly excited about $22.5 billion in climate change-related spending, including $6.1 billion proposed over a 5-year period to accelerate the transition to zero-emissions vehicles, and $2 billion to advance building and industry decarbonization, wind energy, long-duration energy storage and more. The governor’s economic opportunity investments include $500 million for job training for workers in the green economy.
SFGate.com
By Olivia Wyncoop, Bay City News Foundation
California nonprofits that participated or aided in last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol may lose their tax-exempt status via a new bill introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, on the anniversary of the insurrection.