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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 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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Delta-area lawmakers vow to fight Newsom’s plans for $20-billion water tunnel

May 21, 2025

“The project would have to be paid for by ratepayers who are already overburdened with soaring utility costs and aren’t even aware of how the cost of this is going to impact them in their pocketbooks,” said state Sen. Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton).

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Delta Wars

May 21, 2025

State Sen. Jerry McNerney is laying down the gauntlet against Newsom’s budget proposal to fast-track the controversial Delta tunnel.

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Why is Gov. Newsom trying to fast-track the Delta tunnel project again?

May 21, 2025

"This project will set a precedent for bypassing well-established environmental laws that have cleaned up California and set a standard for the rest of the nation," said State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton.

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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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San Joaquin County leaders push back on Newsom's proposal to fast-track $20B Delta tunnel

May 19, 2025

"The Delta water tunnel is expected to cost at least $20 billion — and likely much more — and will destroy nearly 4,000 acres of prime farmland in the fragile Delta, along with salmon fisheries and tribal resources," McNerney said.

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McNerney: Legislature should reject governor’s plan to fast-track Delta tunnel project

May 18, 2025

The legislature should reject the governor’s proposal. Instead, California should pursue less expensive alternatives that would safeguard our main water supply system without causing great harm to it.

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Legislators oppose Delta tunnel provision in Governor’s budget proposal

May 17, 2025

“The Delta water tunnel is expected to cost at least $20 billion, and likely much more, and will destroy nearly 4,000 acres of prime farmland in the fragile Delta, along with salmon fisheries and tribal resources,” said McNerney.