Press Releases

Statement by Senate Leader Atkins, Budget Chair Skinner on Governor’s 2022-23 State Budget Proposal

January 10, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), Chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, released the following statements regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2022-23 state budget:

Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins:

Senate Budget Key Values to Focus on Putting California’s Wealth to Work for a More Equitable Economy

December 8, 2021

SACRAMENTO – With a strong fiscal outlook for California on the horizon that includes more than $51 billion in available discretionary resources for schools and other General Fund purposes, the Senate has begun work on a budget plan that harnesses the state’s wealth to ensure a more equitable economy that uplifts California families.

Senate Leader Atkins on 2022-23 Fiscal Outlook: Valuable Guidance For Senate’s Ongoing Budget Work to Build More Equitable Economy, Stronger Middle Class

November 17, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement today regarding the Legislative Analyst’s Office report, “The 2022-23 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook”:

“The Legislative Analyst’s Office release of the annual Fiscal Outlook reveals the strength of California’s budget condition, with over $50 billion in available discretionary resources to make progress for our schools and other General Fund purposes.

Senate Leader Atkins Issues Statement on Safety Concerns Regarding Sexually Violent Predator Release

October 5, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement today regarding community concerns about a sexually violent predator’s proposed placement in the Rancho Bernardo community:

Senate Leader Atkins Praises Governor Newsom Signing Historic Climate Action Bills

September 23, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released a statement today following Governor Gavin Newsom signing 2021-2022 state budget trailer bills, including several that make historic investments in California’s climate resiliency efforts:

Governor Newsom Signs Senate Leader Atkins’ Historic SB 1 – the Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act of 2021– Into Law

September 23, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released a statement today following Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law SB 1, the Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act of 2021, which would provide tools and resources for communities to address the impacts of sea level rise:

Governor Newsom Signs Senate Leader Atkins’ SB 9 – the California HOME Act – Into Law

September 16, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released a statement today following Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law SB 9, the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, which widens access to housing for California’s working families and provides homeowners with more options to create intergenerational wealth:

Senate Concludes First Year of 2021-22 Session with Historic Investments, Transformational Change for California

September 10, 2021

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate adjourned the first year of the 2021-22 legislative session having made monumental strides for Californians and historic investments in climate change, wildfire, drought, schools, infrastructure, and health care.

Senate Leader Atkins, Budget Chair Skinner Praise Budget Bills’ Passage as Historic Investments in California, Future

September 9, 2021

 

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) released the following statements regarding the Senate passing budget bills that will improve the quality of life for Californians and protect the state’s natural resources:

 

Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins:

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Appointments to California Cradle-to-Career Governing Board: Senator John Laird, San Diego Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, Dr. Meredith Lee

September 9, 2021

SACRAMENTO –Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has appointed three top leaders to serve on the governing board of the Cradle-to-Career Data System, which links information across spectrums like education and social services in an effort to better equip policymakers, educators, and the public to address disparities and improve student outcomes.