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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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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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Legislature Approves McNerney’s Bill to Streamline Construction of ADUs

September 2, 2025

Both houses of the California Legislature have approved SB 543, legislation by Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, that will streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as backyard cottages or casitas.

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McNerney: California should pursue better alternatives to the costly Delta Tunnel Project

August 25, 2025

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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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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs redistricting measure in response to new Texas House map

August 22, 2025

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California State Senator Jerry McNerney Says Flawed New Report Calls Delta Tunnel Project “Sustainable” But Overlooks Huge Costs and Destruction It Will Cause

August 21, 2025

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Newsom says California needs to build a water tunnel. Opponents argue costs are too high

August 20, 2025

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Flawed New Report Calls Delta Tunnel Project “Sustainable” But Overlooks Huge Costs and Destruction It Will Cause

August 19, 2025

The Delta Tunnel Project is estimated to cost at least $20 billion, and likely much more, and will decimate thousands of acres of prime farmland and environmental habitat, along with historic, cultural and tribal resources.