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McNerney to Speak at United Nations in New York on Artificial Intelligence Safety Risks

September 21, 2026

State Sen. Jerry McNerney will be speaking on Thursday, Sept. 24, to world leaders and artificial intelligence experts at the United Nations in New York City on AI safety risks.

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CA Legislature Greenlights McNerney’s Bill to Help Drought-Proof CA

September 4, 2025

The California Legislature has unanimously approved Senator Jerry McNerney’s SB 31, legislation that is designed to help drought-proof California by boosting the use of recycled water.

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Fusion will transform the energy sector

September 3, 2025

Fusion energy offers a pathway to clean, safe, and reliable energy capable of meeting humanity’s needs for generations.

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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