Press Releases

Thursday, May 25, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would allow convenience stores and other retailers the ability to sell canned cocktails made from distilled spirits, bolstering California small businesses struggling in the current economy while generating tax revenue to help address an expected state budget deficit.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would strengthen elder and dependent adult financial abuse protections by clarifying the duties of banks and financial institutions to safeguard against fraud.

Thursday, May 18, 2023

DAVIS – Progress Ranch, which for nearly 50 years has provided high-quality mental health residential treatment for boys who have experienced trauma and abuse, ensuring they can heal and grow, has been named Yolo County Nonprofit of the Year for 2023 by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the California Senate has approved his legislation that would improve traffic safety in the use of personal transportation devices such as electric scooters, hoverboards and Segways on university campuses.

Friday, May 12, 2023

    

SACRAMENTO -- Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposal:

“Nobody likes a down budget but we can still make critical investments and progress in the year ahead,” said Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa. “It is clear education, housing and wildfire prevention remain priorities. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to help refine and pass a balanced budget that does the best we can with the resources we have available.”

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would boost consumer protection by improving oversight and training of California’s nearly 300,000 licensed contractors.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

 

MARTINEZ -- Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa has fought food insecurity for nearly 40 years, serving more than five million free, hot and nutritious meals and groceries to those in need. In recognition of their community contribution, they have been named Nonprofit of the Year for Contra Costa County by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

VACAVILLE – The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club, which in its 20-year history has helped thousands of young people graduate from high school and plan for future success, has been named Solano County Nonprofit of the Year for 2023 by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The state Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would improve broadband and internet connectivity across California by allowing the state to lease its property to providers for deployment of new infrastructure.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

NAPA – For three decades, Hands Across The Valley has been raising money for Napa County’s safety net food programs, connecting generous donors to programs such as Meals on Wheels and the Napa Valley Food Bank, ensuring vulnerable seniors, families and children do not go hungry. In recognition of its important work for the community, Hands Across The Valley has been named Napa County Nonprofit of the Year by Sen. Bill Dodd.