Press Releases

Sen. Dodd: Napa Valley’s Linda Cantey is Woman of the Year

Thursday, March 9, 2023

 

NAPA – Linda Cantey, a Napa Valley aerospace engineer and community leader who has devoted years of volunteer service to advancing essential initiatives such as wildfire prevention, land conservation and supporting disadvantaged students, has been named 2023 Woman of the Year for Senate District 3 by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

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Sen. Dodd: Youth Advocate is Sacramento County Woman of the Year

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

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Sen. Dodd: Meals on Wheels Director is Yolo County Woman of the Year

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

 

DAVIS – Joy Cohan, who has demonstrated leadership in addressing food insecurity and senior nutrition in roles with the Yolo Food Bank and most recently, as executive director of Meals on Wheels Yolo County, has been named Yolo County Woman of the Year by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

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Sen. Dodd: Local NAACP President is Solano County Woman of the Year

Monday, March 6, 2023

FAIRFIELD – Nikila Gibson, a Solano County Black business advocate and president of the Tri-City NAACP, has been a champion of social equity and racial justice, while promoting holistic child development and environmental sustainability. For her many community contributions, she has been named Solano County Woman of the Year by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

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Sen. Dodd: Anti-Hazing Leader is Contra Costa County Woman of the Year

Monday, March 6, 2023

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Sen. Dodd: March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced a resolution today to designate March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in an effort to bring attention to an addiction affecting more than a million Californians and connect people with treatment.

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Sen. Dodd: Get Free Tax Help, Credits

Thursday, February 23, 2023

SACRAMENTO – With this year’s April 18 tax filing deadline approaching, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, reminds taxpayers of two key benefits they may take advantage of to ensure they get back any money they earned:

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Sen. Dodd Boosts State Parks with Nonprofits Partnership

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced legislation today that would extend the ability of the state Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements with nonprofits to help operate and maintain park facilities, improving parks and saving money.

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Senators Dodd, McGuire to Chair Select Committee on Wine

Monday, February 20, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, and Sen. Mike McGuire, D-North Coast, have been appointed co-chairs of the Senate Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry for the 2023-24 legislative session. The duo has partnered as co-chairs since 2016.

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Sen. Dodd Proposal Addresses Sex Harassment on Cal State Campuses

Friday, February 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa introduced legislation today that would bring improved transparency, accountability and oversight to the resolution of sexual harassment and violence cases on California State University campuses.

“When it comes to sexual harassment or violence on our campuses, we must take swift action to investigate and hold those responsible to account,” Sen. Dodd said. “That accountability starts at the top, and this bill ensures college presidents and senior administrators do not escape it. Nor will they be allowed to sweep these cases under the rug.”

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