The stubborn, decades-old myth that Republican policies are better for the U.S. economy than Democratic ones is finally shattering. It's about time. My take --> sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/shatter...

I want to express my deepest thanks to my friend and former longtime colleague Nancy Pelosi on her unparalleled career serving our country and congratulate her on her announced retirement. She is a true political icon and trailblazer.

Folks, thanks to a lawsuit filed by CA and 20-plus other states, the Trump admin will soon send out SNAP/CalFresh benefits for Nov. But because the Trump admin. initially (and unlawfully) refused to use emergency SNAP funds, CalFresh benefits will be delayed for 5.5 million hungry Californians.

Wonderful turnout this week for our open house and ribbon cutting at our new district offices in Stockton! Grateful to our community members, dignitaries, and neighbors who stopped by to celebrate. My door is always open to serve you! #SD5 Get in touch here: sd05.senate.ca.gov/contact

Great conversation - and great turnout - last evening in Dublin with Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan on the importance of ensuring that artificial intelligence systems are safe and beneficial and do not harm our kids or displace workers.

Yes!! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 31, which will help drought-proof CA by boosting the use of recycled water.

Great news! Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 279, which will help farmers and winegrape growers by allowing them to compost large amounts of agricultural waste onsite rather than shipping it hundreds of miles away to a composting facility.

Excellent! Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 543, which will streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as backyard cottages or casitas. @cayimby.bsky.social

Honored to join with CA Treasurer @fionamacpa.bsky.social at her California Creates forum on Oct. 29 to talk about our SB 86, which will create more green energy manufacturing jobs in the state. ICYMI: Gov. Newsom recently signed SB 86 into law --> sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/newsom-...

Really good discussion and turnout on Friday evening at my San Joaquin County town hall on defeating the Delta Tunnel fast-tracking plan, working to make CA more affordable, creating more jobs as we transition to clean energy, and ensuring artificial intelligence is safe and beneficial.

Great to join with Congressman Josh Harder for a roundtable discussion in Manteca on veterans' issues. Also proud to support and help lead actions in the CA Legislature this year to strengthen veterans' benefits in the state.

Folks, reminder that I will be hosting a San Joaquin County Town Hall tomorrow evening, Friday, Oct. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The free, in-person event will at San Joaquin Delta College’s Dawn Mabalon Forum, 5151 Pacific Ave, Stockton. To attend, please RSVP here: lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/r...

Proud to stand with my friend & former colleague Congressman @ericswalwell.bsky.social & with Assemblymember @asmlizortega.bsky.social to speak out against the Trump shutdown of the federal government and the GOP's draconian cuts, which will kick millions of Californians off of health care coverage.

ICYMI: Filing tax returns is about to become easier in California, especially for taxpayers with small businesses, thanks to my SB 711, which Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social signed last evening.

Great news! Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 86, which will extend a successful clean energy funding program that helps the state meet its climate goals and boosts CA’s green economy. Congrats and thanks to CA Treasurer @fionamacpa.bsky.social for sponsoring SB 86!

Folks, please join me for a San Joaquin County Town Hall this Friday, Oct. 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at San Joaquin Delta College’s Dawn Mabalon Forum at 5151 Pacific Ave in Stockton. To attend the town hall, please RSVP here: lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/r...

🎉It's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Week!🎉 Did you know the Delta is a vital region that supplies water to millions, supports local agriculture, and is home to diverse plant and animal species? 🦆🌿🥤 Join in celebrating everything that makes the Delta unique. ✨

PSA: Folks, the link below provides more information about the bills I authored that are now on the governor's desk --> sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/sd-5-bi...

It has been an amazing leg session with SB 787! UAW members from the entire clean energy supply chain- from researchers to auto manufacturing workers- showed up to lay groundwork for a CA Just Transition. Now our diverse coalition asks @governor.ca.gov to sign SB 787! @uawregion6.bsky.social

A Productive Year! Nine of my bills were approved by the CA Legislature and are on the governor’s desk. Plus, the governor has already signed another one of my bills into law. On the governor’s desk: ✅SB 7, No Robo Bosses Act ✅SB 24, Protecting Ratepayers cont...

Excellent! The CA Legislature has given the greenlight to SB 237, groundbreaking legislation by Senator Tim Grayson and me that is designed to stabilize gasoline prices as the state transitions away from fossil fuels. sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/ca-legi...

Good news! The CA Legislature has approved my SB 787, which is designed to create more clean energy jobs in the state.

Boom! The CA Legislature just approved my SB 7, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” groundbreaking legislation that would require human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to help prevent abuses. Senate vote was 28-9! sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/ca-legi...

Boom! The CA Legislature just approved my SB 7, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” groundbreaking legislation that would require human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to help prevent abuses. Senate vote was 28-9! sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/ca-legi...

Excellent! The California Legislature has approved my SB 24, which is designed to protect ratepayers from skyrocketing bills by holding investor-owned utilities accountable for illegal activities. sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/ca-legi...

Good news! The California Legislature has approved my SB 711, which will make it easier for taxpayers to file their taxes. SB 711 will align numerous state tax requirements with federal requirements for the first time in a decade. sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/ca-legi...

ICYMI: "A proposal to fast-track plans for a 45-mile water tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta died in the state Legislature." "Sen. Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) called it a 'major victory for California and the Delta.'"

Unprovoked violence is always deplorable. I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. Political violence can only inflame hatred and further violence. I denounce those who encourage or participate in it. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Excellent! The CA Legislature has unanimously approved my SB 454, which will address PFAS pollution in CA's water supply. SB 454 would establish the PFAS Mitigation Fund, which local agencies and cities could access to help pay for the cleanup of toxic PFAS in water.

Excellent! The CA Legislature has unanimously approved my SB 454, which will address PFAS pollution in CA's water supply. SB 454 would establish the PFAS Mitigation Fund, which local agencies and cities could access to help pay for the cleanup of toxic PFAS in water.

Great news! Huge win for the Delta! The California Legislature has rejected the governor's plan to fast-track the costly and destructive Delta Tunnel Project. So it will not advance this year. sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/delta-c...

Great news! The California Legislature has unanimously approved my SB 279, which is designed to benefit farmers and winegrape growers by allowing them to compost large amounts of agricultural waste onsite.

Excellent! The CA Legislature has approved my SB 86, which would extend a successful clean energy funding program that helps the state meet its climate goals. The program provides tax incentives to CA manufacturers of green technologies and environmentally friendly projects.

NEW: @asmmarcberman.bsky.social and I today announced a joint legislative package to protect California ratepayers from unlawful activities by investor-owned utilities. sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/berman-...

Excellent! Both houses of the CA Legislature have unanimously approved my SB 31, which will help drought-proof California by boosting the use of recycled water.

Yes!! Both houses of the CA Legislature have approved my SB 543, which will streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as backyard cottages or casitas.

Honored to represent two of CA's top wine-producing regions: Livermore Valley and Lodi. And proud to co-author SR 64, celebrating California Wine Month. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjwk...

Proud to stand on the CA Senate Floor today to present SR 63, commemorating the 41st anniversary of California's sister-state relationship with Taiwan. It's also the 26th anniversary of Taiwanese American Heritage Week. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ie...

Huge win! SB 24 by @senmcnerney.bsky.social passes out of appropriations! This bill aims to stop utilities from wasting ratepayer funds on politics and lobbying activities that should be paid by their shareholders.

Excellent! The CA Assembly Appropriations Committee today advanced 8 of my bills to the Assembly Floor: ✅SB 7, the No Robo Bosses Act ✅SB 24, Protecting Ratepayers from Utilities Abuses ✅SB 31, Expanding Use of Recycled Water ✅SB 86, Green Energy Manufacturing Jobs

UAW members in CA are fighting for SB 787 (@senmcnerney.bsky.social) to advance a future where clean energy and good jobs go hand in hand. California can lead the nation in building a green economy that works for everyone. @buffywicks.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social

Great news! The California Assembly today approved my SB 543, which will streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as backyard cottages or casitas, and junior ADUs. Next stop, the Senate Floor for a final vote.

“With President Trump and Texas Republicans attempting to rig the 2026 national election, we had no choice in the Legislature but to fight fire with fire,” said McNerney. “We didn’t seek this fight, but we aren’t going to run from it, either,” McNerney said. www.independentnews.com/news/regiona...

Very proud to honor an outstanding CA Senate Fellow today - Aaron Gilbert-O'Neil. He is not only smart and funny and a joy to have in the office, he also has worked with me this year on some of my biggest bills, including on one of my top priorities: artificial intelligence. Thank you, Aaron!

Proud to stand today with Senator Dave Cortese, of San Jose, and other members of the California Legislature to support Gov. Newsom's proposal to maintain cap-and-trade funding for high-speed rail.

McNerney: California should pursue better alternatives to the costly Delta Tunnel Project

Honored to stand this afternoon with my CA legislative colleagues as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Election Rigging Response Act, putting a measure vital for our democracy on the Nov. ballot. Trump and the GOP know they can't win without cheating. CA voters will be able stop them.

Proud to speak today in favor of the Election Rigging Response Act to allow CA voters to decide this November whether they want to respond to President Trump and Texas' attempt to rig the 2026 election.

ICYMI: "In a joint statement, state Sen. Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) and Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City) said the Newsom administration has made false claims about what they view as an 'extremely costly and environmentally destructive project.'"

NEW: A deeply flawed new report from the Newsom Administration calls the Delta Tunnel Project “sustainable” yet overlooks the massive, unaffordable costs of the project and the widespread destruction it will cause. sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/flawed-...