Senator Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson), a co-author of the "Sexually Violent Predator Accountability, Fairness, and Enforcement Act" (SAFE Act), has proven to be steadfast in her efforts to press for transparency and community safety when it comes to the release of sexually violent predators.
Press Releases
[Sonora, July 18, 2023] - In response to the recent series of power disruptions affecting thousands of residents in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties, California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil has taken immediate action to address the incompetence exhibited by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). District Director Lauren Hernandez, representing the Senator's office, carried a resolute message directly from the Senator at the Tuolumne Board of Supervisors meeting to confront PG&E officials and demand accountability.
[Modesto, CA] – California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, accompanied by Stanislaus County Supervisor Channce Condit, completed a comprehensive tour of an economically disadvantaged region of South Modesto which will benefit from a $5 million state budget allocation in crucial infrastructure funding for the area.
California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is excited to share the news of SB 589's unanimous passage in the Assembly Human Services Committee. This significant legislation is specifically designed to prioritize foster youth disaster relief.
[Sacramento] - California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is pleased to announce that SB 470 unanimously passed in the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee. The bill seeks to establish the Urban Water Community Drought Relief program and the Small Community Drought Relief program within the Department of Water Resources.
As California grapples with its latest drought-flood cycle challenges, the importance of local and regional strategies to effectively manage and store floodwaters has become increasingly evident. In response to this pressing need, the California Department of Conservation's Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program has allocated $8.89 million to the East Turlock Groundwater Sustainability Agency (ETGSA). Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil proudly announced this much-needed funding today, emphasizing its significance in ensuring stable water supplies.
[Sacramento, June 21, 2023] - Today, Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) is pleased to announce that SB 624, a bill aimed at safeguarding the funding for California fairs, has successfully passed the Assembly Agricultural Committee. The bill seeks to enhance an existing fund source for California's network of fairs, providing vital financial support for fair projects related to public health and safety, infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and reinvestment into the state fairs.
State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is pleased to announce that the City of Modesto has been awarded approximately $3.2 million in funds from the Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program (UCDRP) through the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This significant grant will support crucial water conservation and infrastructure improvement projects, benefiting the constituents of Modesto and paving the way for long-term solutions in anticipation of dry conditions.