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In the News
May 1, 2023

State Sen. Nancy Skinner, an Oakland Democrat who authored the bill, argues that the bill holds companies liable for their own products and practices, so it...

In the News
April 28, 2023

A new California bill would turn electric vehicles into a backup power supply for the state’s troubled grid. But experts say the idea — while promising —...

In the News
April 28, 2023

A proposed state bill could end suspensions for students who defy teachers’ orders, disrupt school activities, or engage in other types of behavioral...

In the News
April 28, 2023

In a Senate Transportation Committee hearing last week, state Senator Nancy Skinner said the mandate would ensure that vehicles sold in the most pivotal...

Press Release
April 26, 2023

SACRAMENTO – With California’s economy remaining sound despite recent economic challenges, Senate Democrats today unveiled the “Protect Our Progress” budget...

In the News
April 24, 2023

Misha Karigaca was a middle school principal when the Oakland Unified School District revamped its disciplinary policies in 2015 to end willful defiance...

In the News
April 22, 2023

The leaders of the women’s caucus of the California Legislature, Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and Assembly Member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters (Yolo...

In the News
April 22, 2023

California Legislative Women’s Caucus leaders Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters echoed the governor’s...