Press Releases

New bill will ensure that uniform curriculum advances multicultural respect and is free from harmful biases  




SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Senate Chair of Energy, Utilities and Communication Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) introduced SB 540, legislation aimed at optimizing California’s energy markets, increasing grid reliability, reducing costs for ratepayers, and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. 




SB 306 Aims to Eliminate Unnecessary Delays to Medical Treatment and Keep Decisions in the Hands of Doctors, Not Insurance Companies




Sacramento, CA — Senator Josh Becker (D-San Mateo) and Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) have introduced new legislation to transform and streamline how wildfire mitigation investments are evaluated and coordinated across California. 




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.




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




SACRAMENTO, CASenator 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. 




SACRAMENTO, CASenator 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.