Press Releases

SONOMA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will host a virtual town hall Nov. 29 with the state’s controller-elect, Malia Cohen, and a panel of experts discussing the results of the Nov. 8 election and the implications for Californians.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Sen. Dodd and his guests will take questions via email and phone. The call-in line phone number is below.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding the enforcement of new wildfire safety regulations by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara that will help drive down the cost of insurance and protect communities.

“This is an important milestone that will save policyholders money while making our state safer and more resilient from fire,” Sen. Dodd said. “It is a win-win for California, and I appreciate Commissioner Lara’s diligence and support.”

SACRAMENTO – Continuing his streak of passing meaningful laws addressing California’s most pressing issues, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, concluded the 2022 legislative session with 19 bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom – the most by any single state lawmaker this year.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his legislation to create a blueprint for accelerating broadband deployment, including expanded wireless access, in an effort to improve connectivity for all Californians, especially low-income people and the underserved.