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State Senator Laird Statement on Potential Expansion of Diablo Canyon Power Plant

August 12, 2022

SACRAMENTO, CA -- State Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) gave the following statement on the potential expansion of Diablo Canyon Power Plant at today’s workshop held by the California Energy Commission (CEC)...




State Senator John Laird’s Opening Statement for the Select Committee on Monkeypox

August 9, 2022

SACRAMENTO, CA --  State Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) gave the following statement at the opening of the State Legislature’s Select Committee on Monkeypox:




PRESS RELEASE: Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Further Support Watsonville Community Hospital

July 5, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 969 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz). The bill will provide additional oversight of the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District in its initial years post-formation.




Senator John Laird, Assemblymember Robert Rivas Secure $25 Million for Watsonville Community Hospital Purchase

June 30, 2022

SACRAMENTO – As the State Assembly and Senate are poised to finalize the 2022-23 state budget, State Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) and Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) announced they have secured $25 million to help finalize the purchase of Watsonville Community Hospital for the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District.




Senator John Laird Secures Over $60 Million for Vital Central Coast Priorities

June 30, 2022

SACRAMENTO – State Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) announced over $60 million will be provided to address critical needs along California’s Central Coast.




PRESS RELEASE: Senator John Laird Selects Community Human Service of Monterey County as Senate District 17 Nonprofit of the Year

June 8, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator John Laird announced that he has named Community Human Services (CHS) as Nonprofit of the Year for the 17th Senate District.




PRESS RELEASE: Major Legislative Package to Fight Climate Change Passes State Senate

May 26, 2022

SACRAMENTO - SB 1020, the Clean Energy, Jobs, and Affordability Act of 2022 passed the Senate today by a vote of 30 to 8. The legislation will enhance the state’s ability to meet the urgent challenges of climate change, adaptation, and resiliency through an equitable lens.




PRESS RELEASE: Statement By Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) on 2022 May Revision

May 13, 2022

SACRAMENTO – The chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) issued the following statement today in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision:




PRESS RELEASE: Senator Laird Statement on SB 1020 (Clean Energy Jobs and Affordability Act of 2022) in Senate Appropriations

May 9, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz), Chair of the Senate Working Group on Climate Change, presented Senate Bill 1020, The Clean Energy Jobs and Affordability Act of 2022 in the Senate Appropriations committee.




PRESS RELEASE: Senator Laird Champions Effort to Strengthen State’s Partnership with California’s Museums

March 10, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) has announced the California Culture and History Investments Act, legislation to secure a long-term investment in the state’s partnership with California’s museums.




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