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Senate Rules Committee, Pro Tem McGuire Appoint California Senators to State Boards and Commissions

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) recently appointed a broad and bipartisan group of 17 hard-working Senators to serve on a wide variety of state boards and commissions.

 



State Senate Doubles Down on Golden State Commitment to Stabilize Insurance Market and Protect Californians

SACRAMENTO—As Californians continue to face skyrocketing insurance rates in the aftermath of numerous deadly firestorms over the past decade, Senate Leader Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and a coalition of Senators are charging ahead with bold, innovative solutions to help stabilize the state’s insurance market.



State Senate Unveils Major Wildfire Package: ‘The Golden State Commitment,’ Investing in a More Fire-Safe California

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and a broad coalition of Senators from all corners of the Golden State have announced a sweeping legislative effort to strengthen California’s wildfire response and recovery, and to make communities more wildfire safe.

 



Senate Leader McGuire, Large Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Champion New Legislation: The Fight for Firefighters Act

SACRAMENTO—Following two of the most destructive wildfires in California history, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and a bipartisan coalition of State Senators today announced critical legislation to bolster CalFire’s firefighting and fire prevention efforts.

 



Senate Leader McGuire Appoints Karyn Gear to Wildlife Conservation Board

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), announced Karyn Gear has been appointed to the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB).

 



Senate Leader McGuire Announces Leadership Team, Committee Membership for 2025-26 Legislative Session, First Extraordinary Session

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) today announced the Senate’s committee membership assignments for the 2025-26 Senate Democratic Leadership Team, Legislative Session, and First Extraordinary Session.

 

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Record-Setting Year for McGuire’s Humboldt Holiday Food Drive: Over 22.5 Tons of Food and $56,000 Headed to Food for People

NORTH COAST – Senate Leader Mike McGuire’s 9th annual Humboldt Holiday Food Drive yet again smashed all records yesterday, bringing in a whopping 45,019 pounds of food and just over $56,000 to support the life-changing work of Food for People, Humboldt County’s food bank.

 



Senate Leader McGuire Issues Statement Condemning Senator Alvarado-Gil’s Racist Comments

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) released the following statement regarding comments made by Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil about the State Senate Majority Leader: