Press Releases

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has been appointed to serve on the California Broadband Council (CBC), a critical body dedicated to expanding high-speed internet access and closing the digital divide across the state.

Established by SB 1462 in 2010, the Council works to identify state resources, foster public-private partnerships, and develop strategic policies aimed at ensuring all Californians—regardless of location or socioeconomic status—can benefit from world-class broadband service.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Josh Becker released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive orders on climate:

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) released the following statement on the announcement of the Governor’s 2024-25 budget proposal. 

“The budget proposal Governor Newsom unveiled today highlights the tangible progress made possible by the responsible budget decisions the Legislature adopted last year. 

“Thanks to those forward-thinking choices, California is on a strong financial foundation, allowing us to advance confidently toward our clean energy and climate goals, as well as housing, homelessness, education and affordability. 

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has announced a major fundraising initiative, uniting Silicon Valley’s tech leaders and entrepreneurs to support victims of the devastating Palisades Fire. The wildfire, which has already resulted in two deaths, displaced thousands of families, and destroyed critical infrastructure and property in Southern California, has sparked an outpouring of solidarity across the state.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has been appointed by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire to serve as Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications. This appointment places Senator Becker at the forefront of shaping California’s energy policies, with wide-ranging implications for the state’s economy, workforce, and global leadership in clean energy.

The Physicians Make Decisions Act Ensures Health Care Decisions Are Made by Medical Professionals, Not Algorithms

LOS ANGELES, CA – Joined by Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass, Members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Latino Community leaders, and the descendants of victims of the Mexican Repatriation, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) praise the signing of Senate Bill (SB) 537 and announce the launch of the Mexican Repatriation Memorial Project in the City of Los Angeles.

Menlo Park, CA – Today Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) issued the following statement on the termination without cause Santa Clara County Superintendent of Education Mary Ann Dewan:

“I am dismayed and saddened by the abrupt dismissal of Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan by the Santa Clara County Board of Education during a closed-door meeting. I am equally disheartened by the lack of transparency in firing one of our region’s most dedicated educational leaders.