SACRAMENTO, CA--With California water allocations slashed to only 5 percent following another dry winter, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) announced that she is seeking ideas from her Central Valley constituents for ways that California can conserve water and remain resilient in the face of devastating drought conditions.

“California needs our best ideas, and no region is affected by drought more than the Central Valley – our families and farmers power the greatest agricultural region in the world,” Hurtado said. “I’m asking the residents of Senate District 14 to share their policy ideas and budget suggestions for how we cope with reduced water. We can overcome these difficult times, but only when we hear from all Californians.”

Constituents with ideas should submit them using Senator Hurtado’s website. (https://sd14.senate.ca.gov/water-drought-proposals). Ideas should be submitted no later than April 30, 2021.

DELANO, CA – Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) and Senator Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) met with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Dr. Biden visited Forty Acres in Delano to meet with farmworkers and recognize César Chávez Day.

“I appreciate the First Lady's visit to the Southern Central Valley, her visit will help restore the soul of our region,” said Senator Hurtado. “The First Lady’s visit to Forty Acres, a place which has great historical significance, highlights that the health and well-being of our farmworkers is of national importance. Farmworkers have worked nonstop throughout the pandemic to ensure we are fed, and have also been one of the communities hardest hit by COVID19. The First Lady and President understand that our families provide the bread and butter for many Americans across the Nation, I look forward to future discussions with the Administration, and will continue to work to ensure the Central Valley has a voice at the table.”

KERN COUNTY, CA – Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) announced that she will meet with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on Wednesday, March 31 in Bakersfield.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) questioned the Medical Board of California regarding their review and action procedures of provider complaints during the Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Joint Hearing Sunset Review.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) released the following statement after her bill, SB 367—the Campus Opioid Safety Act was approved by the Senate Education Committee by a 7-0 vote:

SACRAMENTO, CA –Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) announced today that she has recognized McFarland resident Margarita Ortega as the 14th Senate District Woman of the Year.

“I am honored to recognize Margarita Ortega as the 14th Senate District’s Woman of the Year,” Senator Hurtado said. “Margarita embodies the soul of the Central Valley. As an agricultural employee she has risked it all to provide food to our nation. Her volunteer work teaching classes on wellness and mental health through Zumba to other farm workers is invaluable and forever appreciated.”

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) tonight issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2021 State of the State Address:

“As the State Senator representing the 14th Senate District, I appreciate that the Governor recognizes the sacrifices the people of the Central Valley continue to make for all Californians. The Governor is correct — the Valley feeds the world, and climate change is impacting every aspect of our lives. We can, and must, do better — and like the Governor, I believe in the people of California. I have no doubt that when we adequately invest in people, the dream becomes reality.”

Restoring Water Supply in the Central Valley