Press Releases

Senator Wiener Responds to Executive Orders Directing the US Department of Justice to Target Transgender Youths’ Teachers, Parents, Health Care, and Civil Rights: “We Will Protect These Kids and Their Families and Teachers.”

SACRAMENTO – This week, President Trump issued two executive orders targeting transgender youth, their families, and their teachers. The orders (1) direct the U.S.



As LA Turns To Recovery, Senator Wiener Introduces Bill To Boost Insurance Affordability & Allow Victims To Recover Damages From Big Oil

SACRAMENTO – Senators Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced SB 222, the Affordable Insurance and Climate Recovery Act.



Senator Wiener’s Statement on First Auto Burglary Case Charged Under New Law He Authored

SACRAMENTO –  Today, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced charges in an auto burglary case that is the first in San Francisco to be charged under SB 905, a new law authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Fran



Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation Cutting Red Tape For Public Transportation Projects

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) announced Senate Bill 71, a bill to jumpstart public transportation and bike and pedestrian infrastructure projects by streamlining the permitting process.