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Latest News

Legislation to Extend FORA Passes Off Senate Floor Unanimously

May 22, 2019
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Yesterday, Senate Bill (SB) 189 authored by Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel), and co-authored by Assemblymembers Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) and Mark Stone (D-Scotts Valley), passed off the Senate Floor on a unanimous vote of 38-0.
 
“SB 189 ensures the successful transition of Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) by providing the Monterey Bay region with the tools for dissolution,” stated Senator Monning.  “Our focus is to provide a strong path forward that benefits the region and is consistent with the Base Reuse Plan.”
 
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Senator Monning Reacts to Trump Administration Plan to Allow Fracking Along California Coast

May 09, 2019
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – State Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) issued the following statement about the Trump administration plan for oil and gas leasing and development along California’s Central Coast:
 
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Senator Monning Issues a Statement in Response to DPR ban on Chlorpyrifos

May 08, 2019
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – California State Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) issued the following statement about the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) decision to ban the use of chlorpyrifos:
 
“Today’s action by CalEPA and DPR represents an important step forward to protect the health of children and all rural Californians,” states Senator Bill Monning.  “I want to acknowledge the efforts of the community and public health advocates, as well as the commitment of the Administration to find safer alternatives to chlorpyrifos.”  
 
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Senator Monning Issues a Statement on  FORA Transition Legislation

April 02, 2019
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, Senate Bill (SB) 189 authored by Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel), was amended to assist the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) to effectively execute the FORA Transition Plan.
 
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Senator Monning Appointed to the California Coastal Conservancy

April 01, 2019
 (SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) is pleased to announce that he has been appointed to the California Coastal Conservancy by Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins.
 
“It is an honor to be selected to serve on the California Coastal Conservancy,” said Senator Monning.  “We must continue to use creative approaches to ensure Californians have access to our coastal areas and that they are protected for future generations to enjoy.”  
 
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Legislation Requiring Health Warnings Labels on Sugary Drinks Advances in State Senate

March 28, 2019
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – In another important public health victory, Senate Bill (SB) 347, which requires sugary beverages sold in California to have a health-warning label, passed out of the Senate Committee on Health on a 5-1 vote.  
 
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