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Sen. McNerney Introduces Bill to Recycle Critical Minerals for Clean Energy

Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Wednesday introduced SB 235, new legislation that would lay the groundwork for creating a state market for recycling critical minerals essential to batteries, electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines.

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A State’s Issue

Two tech-minded California lawmakers say the Golden State needs to step up on artificial intelligence safety as Trump guts federal guardrails and blows off clean energy goals to court the industry titans developing the cutting-edge technology.
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Monday night's massacre

“He’s been surrounding himself with people that are capable politically and capable with resources, and they have an agenda,” said state Sen. Jerry McNerney, an eight-term House veteran who started in the Legislature this month. “He’s got all kinds of intellectual firepower that’s ready to move forward in making sure that we step back and allow climate change to further destroy our nation and our resources.”
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Sen. McNerney Introduces Bill to Extend and Expand Tax Incentives for Green Projects

Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Tuesday introduced new legislation that will extend and expand a key program that has helped the state meet its climate goals by providing tax incentives to California manufacturers of green technologies and environmentally friendly projects.
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State Senator McNerney appointed to serve on Delta Protection board

The largest segment of the Delta — ground zero in California’s water wars — is within San Joaquin County.
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Sen. Jerry McNerney to Serve on Delta Protection Commission

Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, announced on Thursday that he will serve on the Delta Protection Commission, a state and federally designated agency whose mission is to safeguard and enhance the Delta’s environment, economy, and rich cultural history.
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Sen. McNerney to Chair Revenue and Tax Committee

Welcome to my first e-newsletter as your state Senator, representing the 5th Senate District, which includes Alameda County’s Tri-Valley and all of San Joaquin County.
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Sen. Jerry McNerney to Serve on Delta Protection Commission

Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, announced on Thursday that he will serve on the Delta Protection Commission, a state and federally designated agency whose mission is to safeguard and enhance the Delta’s environment, economy, and rich cultural history.
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Lodi residents, local officials share how Jimmy Carter inspired them as nation honors the former president

As a politician, Carter inspired Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, to become an engineer when the former created the Department of Energy in 1977.