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CA Senate Approves No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 to Ensure Human Oversight of AI in the Workplace

May 20, 2026

The California state Senate has approved Sen.

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CA Senate Greenlights McNerney’s Bill to Help Farmers and Winegrape Growers

May 29, 2025

The California Senate today unanimously approved Senator Jerry McNerney’s SB 279, which is designed to benefit farmers and winegrape growers by allowing them to compost large amounts of green waste onsite — now that California has banned nearly all agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley.

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CA Senate Approves McNerney’s Bill to Help Drought-Proof CA

May 29, 2025

SB 31 would also enhance the state’s fresh water supply by allowing businesses, homes, and agencies to expand their use of recycled water for irrigation and other uses, rather than relying on drinking water.

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Widespread OPPOSITION for Governor’s Proposal to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project

May 20, 2025

Leaders of the Legislative Delta Caucus and statewide organizations stood united together today during a press conference to denounce Governor Newsom’s budget proposal to fast-track the Delta Tunnel Project and encourage fellow legislators to oppose any plan to accelerate construction of the $20 billion-plus, destructive tunnel.

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Delta Caucus Urges Legislative Leaders to Reject Plan to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project

May 15, 2025

The Delta Caucus is a bipartisan group of legislators who represent counties of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

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McNerney Releases Statement Opposing Governor’s Proposal to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project

May 14, 2025

California Legislative Delta Caucus Co-Chair Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to fast-track the Delta Tunnel Project in the state budget:

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McNerney Introduces Bill to Establish Safety Standards for Artificial Intelligence While Fostering Innovation

March 26, 2025

McNerney also introduces landmark legislation to ensure human oversight of AI used in critical infrastructure.

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Sen. McNerney Introduces Legislation to Protect CA Ratepayers from Utility Abuses

March 25, 2025

SB 24 would also bar utilities from turning off a resident’s power for nonpayment on days when the air quality in their area is “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse.

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McNerney Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Fusion Technology, a Clean-Energy Game-Changer

March 24, 2025

SB 327 aims to create a cutting-edge, fusion energy data center in California that would foster research, collaboration and data-sharing, and establish data standards for clean energy technology.