California State Sen. Scott Wiener has criticized President Donald Trump’s proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, calling it an example of “waste, fraud and abuse” and raising concerns about its cost, feasibility and impact on a historic landmark.
California lawmakers are advancing SB 934, a bill that would allow survivors of conversion therapy to seek civil justice through malpractice lawsuits and expand the time frame for them to do so.
State Sen. Scott Wiener has expressed concern over the increasing presence of ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport, warning that it could lead to further disruptions in the travel system and create fear among travelers.
California regulators have approved a first-in-the-nation corporate climate disclosure law requiring billion-dollar companies to publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions, in a move to assert the state’s continued climate leadership.
State Sen. Scott Wiener has introduced legislation to streamline the process of cities leaving PG&E and forming publicly owned utilities, arguing that the current system is plagued by delay and obstruction.
A federal judge has blocked California’s law banning federal and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations, ruling that the statute likely violates the Constitution, but upheld the requirement that all law enforcement officers must display visible identification.
California Democrats are divided over a new proposal to force cities to allow housing near major transit hubs, with some Democrats opposing the bill and others supporting it.
Senate Bill 895 would place a $23 billion bond before voters in November 2026 to fund scientific research across California, while requiring discounts on drugs developed with public funding, and is supported by Eleni Kounalakis, the University of California Office of the President, and the United Auto Workers Region 6 and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists.
State Sen. Scott Wiener and immigration advocates have called for new accountability mechanisms for federal law enforcement officers in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Goode by an ICE agent in Minnesota, with the introduction of SB 747, the No Kings Act, which would allow individuals to sue federal officers personally for constitutional violations.
State Senator Scott Wiener has announced his decision to run for Congress to represent San Francisco, emphasizing the need to defend democracy, rebuild federal capacity, and address national challenges on housing, healthcare, and climate policy.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple bills aimed at accelerating construction and improving affordability, including Senate Bill 79, which fast-tracks housing near major transit systems, in a historic year for housing reform in California.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills by Senator Scott Wiener, SB 59 and SB 497, expanding California’s legal and privacy protections for transgender people and reinforcing the state’s commitment to serve as a refuge for transgender individuals seeking safety, privacy, and access to medical care.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 79, a statewide mandate to make it faster and easier to build multifamily housing near transit corridors and job centers, which housing and climate advocates are calling one of California’s most significant housing reforms in years.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79, which cuts red tape, holds local governments accountable, and expands access to affordable housing near public transportation stops, in order to reduce costs, strengthen transit systems, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
The YIMBY movement has shifted the narrative in California’s housing debate, pushing for more housing construction and resulting in the passage of SB 79, which allows for taller, denser buildings near major bus stops and transit lines.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 627, the “No Secret Police Act”, making California the first state in the nation to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identities with ski masks or other face coverings while carrying out official duties.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has urged Governor Gavin Newsom to veto Senate Bill 79, which seeks to accelerate housing development statewide, arguing that it poses significant risks to Los Angeles communities and undermines local control, while housing advocates argue that the bill is necessary to address California’s housing and climate crises.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has called on Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the No Secret Police Act, SB 627, which bans federal and local law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing ski masks and other forms of extreme masking, while Senator Scott Wiener has issued a strong statement in support of the bill.
Senate Bill 79, authored by Senator Scott Wiener, has passed the California Legislature and is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, and aims to expand access to affordable housing by legalizing midrise, multifamily housing near major transit stops while protecting rent-stabilized apartments.
The California State Senate passed the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, which will allow more homes to be built near major public transportation stops and on land owned by transit agencies, in an effort to address the state’s affordability crisis.