Press Releases

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 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.

“With approval of this new law, the state can use its property to generate revenue while enticing providers to expand their offerings,” Sen. Dodd said. “It will fill in unserved zones and help get high-speed data to those who need it for work, school and home life. I thank the governor for signing it into law. ”

SACRAMENTO – In response to the chronic mishandling of sexual harassment and violence cases within the California State University system, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will increase accountability and oversight of such complaints on CSU’s 23 campuses while safeguarding students and the public.

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed landmark legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, in partnership with Attorney General Rob Bonta and Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, to outlaw hidden charges on purchases – also known as junk fees --  ensuring consumers are not exposed to deceptive business practices that add unfair costs.

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will allow the city of Davis to help create endangered species preserves and support climate mitigation projects.

“Davis voters have made clear their desire to preserve endangered species and our precious environment, and Gov. Newsom’s signing of this bill is a big step in that direction,” Sen. Dodd said. “It is a smart use of public land that will protect and enhance our community for generations to come.”