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Senators Demand Full Funding of Food Assistance Programs

State Senate Unanimously Approves Bill Calling on Congress to avoid cuts to SNAP as Congress Contemplates Largest Cuts to SNAP in History

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Senator Arreguín's Bill to Ensure Healthcare Spaces are Safe Spaces Passes Health Committee

SB 81 would require healthcare providers to create nonpublic areas in their facilities for the safety and privacy of patients.
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Senator Arreguín's Bill to Support Hospital Workers Passes in Labor Committee

Sb 632 would provide nurses and hospital employees better access to treatment for work-related injuries.
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Advancing East Bay Values - First 100 Days in Office

On March 8, I had the honor of addressing the East Bay in a community swearing-in, featuring community groups, elected officials, and cultural performances from youth throughout the region.

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Senator Arreguín Announces Proposal to Save California's Public Transit Systems

The $2 billion budget request will provide critical support to transit agencies facing existential fiscal insolvency.
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Serving the East Bay: Your New State Senator

As I begin my first term as your State Senator, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the residents of Senate District 7 who have placed their trust in me.
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Senator Arreguín Statement on Governor Newsom’s 2025–26 Budget Proposal

Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) made the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2025-26 State Budget:
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Senator Arreguín Appointed Chair of both the Public Safety and Human Services Committees

With the formal start of the 2025-2026 legislative session today, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire has appointed Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) as Chair of both the Public Safety and Human Services standing committees.
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Senator Arreguín Introduces Bill to Spur Housing Production

Sacramento, CA - Today, Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) introduced his first bill, SB 9, to ease the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by removing the requirement that a property owner must live in a property, regardless of whether an ADU is proposed or already exists.