Press Releases

NAPA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on the inaugural observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, which commemorates the notification on June 19, 1865 to enslaved African Americans that they had been freed:

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help hundreds of thousands of Californians who have fallen behind on their water bills and are at risk of being disconnected from water service cleared a key committee today.

“Keeping Californians connected to drinking water is essential, regardless of their income level or economic status,” Sen. Dodd said. “My bill ensures families will be able to pay for water services needed to protect their health and safety. I thank committee members for maintaining access to this vital service.”

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding tomorrow’s reopening of the California economy and the lifting of many COVID-19 pandemic restrictions:

“The last 15 months have brought extreme hardship and loss,” Sen. Dodd said. “But working together, we now have the virus under control and have reached this important milestone. Your efforts to get vaccinated and practice social distancing have brought us to this point. For those who still have not been vaccinated, please do it now so California can make a full recovery.”

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to an executive action from Gov. Gavin Newsom providing critical relief for small businesses including restaurants as they recover from the coronavirus pandemic: