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Senator Glazer Hosts Telephone Town Hall: How to Secure Unemployment Benefits

SACRAMENTO – As tens of thousands of people have suddenly been affected by job stoppages as a result of Coronavirus/COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, Senator Steve Glazer will host a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, April 8, to provide information on unemployment benefits, medical and family leave, and other programs.

This event, Senator Glazer’s 10th Telephone Town Hall during the Coronavirus…

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Sen. Glazer Calls on Regulators, Legislators to Improve Safety, Reliability of Electrical Grid and Cell Towers

Says PGE should pay for Contra Costa fire damage due to electrical line failures

State Sen. Steven Glazer (D-Contra Costa) called Friday for state regulators and the Legislature to consider far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening California’s electrical grid against wildfires, keeping the power on during high-wind events, and ensuring that mobile phone service remains available during…

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Senator Glazer Lauds Inspector General Pick to Oversee BART

Senator Glazer Lauds Inspector General Pick to Oversee BART

Harriet Richardson brings experience to meet independence & integrity required of office to oversee BART

SACRAMENTO– Sen. Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) released the following statement upon the appointment by Gov. Newsom of Harriet Richardson as the first Inspector General for the Bay Area Rapid Transit District. Glazer authored the legislative amendment that created the Inspector General post as part…

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Senator Steve Glazer Offers Comments on Passage of State Budget

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Steven Glazer applauded passage of a new state budget Thursday that provides record funding for schools and universities, and makes key investments to fight homelessness and make health insurance more affordable.

The budget also accelerates payment of the state’s outstanding debt and sets aside billions in reserves to sustain essential programs and services in the next recession.

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Bill Allowing Renters to Unionize Killed in State Senate

A a single vote, a bill that would have allowed renters to unionize failed to pass in the State Senate on Wednesday 20-15 vote.

The bill was introduced by Senator Maria Elena Durazo sought cap rent increases and allow tenants to withhold payment in protest when a landlord raises the rent beyond the rate of inflation.

Locally, Senator Steve Glazer failed to cast a vote. Senators Hueso and Roth…

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Supervisor Burgis Announces Hiring of Teresa Gerringer

MARTINEZ – Contra Costa County Supervisor Diane Burgis, District 3, announced that Teresa Gerringer is joining her team, effective Monday, March 11, 2019. Gerringer will support Supervisor Burgis in communications and special projects, including jumping into the County’s Census 2020 efforts.

“I am very excited to add Teresa’s extensive background and expertise to my team. She knows the district,…

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Senator Glazer, Assemblymember Gonzalez Unveil Bill to Provide Relief to Renters

Senator Glazer, Assemblymembers Gonzalez Unveil Bill to Provide Relief to Renters

SACRAMENTO – California renters who have been drowning in unaffordable housing costs would see much-needed relief under a bill unveiled Wednesday by State Senator Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa), Assembly members Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Orange County) and 28 co-authors.

The legislation, SB 248, would increase California’s renter’s credit for the first time in 40 years…

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Senate Leader Atkins Announces Committee Membership for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Committee Membership for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore, Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), today announced the Senate’s committee membership assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative session. Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs were announced on Dec. 21, 2018 and remain the same.

Designated committee chairs, vice chairs and membership will be formally adopted by the Senate in January 2019.

Standing…

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