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Gov. Newsom Signs Bay Area Senator's Bill To Expand California's Use Of Hydrogen Energy

July 1, 2026

Senate Bill 1350 from Sen.

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Latest line: A good week for Jerry McNerney, a bad week for EV drivers

September 17, 2025

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Newsom’s push to fast-track Delta water tunnel stalls in the California Legislature

September 11, 2025

Sen. Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) called it a “major victory for California and the Delta.”

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Newsom’s bid to fast-track Delta tunnel stalls again

September 11, 2025

“It’s going to be incredibly disruptive to my communities,” state Sen. Jerry McNerney, a Democrat from Stockton, told CalMatters. “They made a good fight, but we just were too unified for them to have any progress.”

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New bill to address “forever chemical” filling CA’s water supply

September 11, 2025

The California Legislature unanimously approved a bill to address PFAS pollution and California’s water supply on Wednesday, which was introduced by Senator Jerry McNerney.

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Building More ADUs Could Add Affordable Homes in California

September 11, 2025

The California State Senate last week unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Tri-Valley Senator Jerry McNerney intended to streamline construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in an effort to alleviate the state’s affordable housing crisis.

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Legislation clarifies ADU requirements, speeds up permitting

September 5, 2025

The bill by Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton – if signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom – requires the ADUs be measured by the interior livable space, and not the exterior square footage.

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Legislature OKs McNerney bill to streamline building auxiliary dwelling units

September 3, 2025

Both houses of the California Legislature have approved legislation by State Senator Jerry McNerney who represents much of San Joaquin County that will streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as backyard cottages or casitas.

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Delta advocates: State's water report 'deeply flawed'

August 24, 2025

"The claim that an extremely costly and environmentally destructive project is 'sustainable' and an 'effective' water strategy is false," said caucus co-chairs Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, and Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, D-Suisun City.

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