Daily Journal
By Corey Browning
The California Legislature passed this year’s $300 billion state spending plan Wednesday evening, with San Mateo County’s representatives securing several important earmarks to bring a slice of the pie to the Peninsula.
InMenlo: The California Legislature approved more than $12 million in Peninsula investments proposed by Senator Josh Becker in the package of trailer bills that were passed and sent to Governor Newsom the evening of June 29.
San Francisco Chronicle
By John Shea
Minor-league players for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics could be in line for a better payday.
NRDC: The California legislature has a big opportunity to cut greenhouse gas emissions from one of the world’s most carbon-intensive products – concrete – by passing Senate Bill 778 authored by Senator Josh Becker. The bill would add concrete to the Buy Clean California Act, which requires the state to use low-carbon building materials in public works projects.
Daily Journal: Legislation that would require greater regional transportation cooperation between Bay Area transit agencies passed the state Senate last week and is on its way to the Assembly for consideration. Introduced by State Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, it also gives MTC the responsibility of ensuring transit agencies comply with regional efforts.
Daily Journal: A push to electrify buildings and transportation — and make sure the grid is powered by clean energy and can handle the added load — got a boost this week with a package of bills by state Sen. Josh Becker clearing the Senate.
Half Moon Bay Review: There was a consistent theme to the public comments at the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meeting on the morning of May 24. It all revolved around the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and a growing effort to enact civilian oversight over the institution...Though no supervisor has publicly supported the idea, the proposal has been endorsed by several elected officials and organizations, including U.S. Reps. Jackie Speier and Anna Eshoo, Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, State Sen. Josh Becker, and numerous mayors and city council members...
Stateline: (M)ost fans who attend minor league games have no idea the players they’re cheering for don’t earn a living wage.“I was really surprised,” said California state Sen. Josh Becker, a Democrat. “I’m a big baseball fan, but I didn’t know. I’ve started to hear a lot of different stories.” Becker introduced the Minor League Baseball Players’ Bill of Rights earlier this month. The bill would allow players to seek new contracts after four years of service and negotiate wages based on their market value.