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Latest News

Statement by Senator Monning on Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting

July 29, 2019
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) today issued the following statement regarding the violence that erupted Sunday in Gilroy at the annual Garlic Festival:  
 
“My heart goes out to the victims and their families, the community of Gilroy and the survivors of this horrific shooting.  I want to thank all of the first responders and law enforcement for their work as the investigation continues.”
 
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Safe Drinking Water Becomes a Reality for All Californians

July 24, 2019
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) issued the following statement about the Governor’s signing of his Senate Bill (SB) 200, which appropriates $130 million annually to fund the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund for the next 10 years. 
 
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UC Berkeley, CPUC, and Senator Monning Unveil Economic Impact Report for Diablo Canyon Closure Mitigation

June 28, 2019

(SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA) – Today, Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) hosted a public forum with UC Berkeley and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to present the Economic Impact Assessment for Diablo Canyon. 

 

“The Diablo Canyon Power Plant has been an important part of the local economy for decades and the region needs reliable data and information to prepare for its safe closure,” said Senator Monning.  “Information from this report will give the county and schools the tools to plan ahead to mitigate any negative impacts of the power plant’s closure.”

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Legislature Passes Budget that Provides $1.4 Billion to Fund Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Projects

June 13, 2019
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) issued the following statement about the Legislature’s passage of the 2019-20 State Budget that includes an annual $130 million appropriation to fund the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund for the next 10 years. 
 
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Senator Monning Issues a Statement on Funding for Santa Cruz Port District

June 13, 2019
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) issued the following statement about the Legislature’s passage of the 2019-20 State Budget that included $530,000 for a search and rescue vessel for the Santa Cruz Port District.
 
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Senator Monning Issues a Statement on Interlake Tunnel Funding

June 13, 2019

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) issued the following statement about the Legislature’s passage of the 2019-20 State Budget that included $17 million for fish screens in the water conveyance tunnel between Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio.

 

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