Press Releases

Senator Wiener Praises Draft SF Rezoning Map: “This Plan Paves The Way For A More Affordable and Vibrant Future for San Francisco”

SAN FRANCISCO –  The San Francisco Planning Department, under the leadership of Mayor Lurie, released the first draft of its state-mandated plan to rezone the city to accommodate significantly more housing in San Francisco.



Senators Wiener Condemns Trump’s Move To Cut California School Funding to Punish Forced Outing Policies

SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced an investigation into California for prohibiting school districts from requiring that teachers forcibly out LGBTQ kids who express their authentic identity at school.



As Trump Guts Federal Science Agencies, Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation to Create New Science Institute and Authorize Vaccine Purchase and Production

SAN FRANCISCO – As the Trump Administration methodically guts federal science agencies and undermines vaccine access, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced Senate Bill 829, legislation to affirm California’s commitment to science and create the California Institute for Scientific Research (CISR).



Senators Wiener and Arreguín Announce Bill to Authorize Bay Area Public Transit Funding Measure on the 2026 Ballot

SACRAMENTO – Senators Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) announced Senate Bill 63, the Connect Bay Area Act. SB 63 strengthens and stabilizes public transportation in the Bay Area as funding shortfalls threaten devastating service cuts at BART, MUNI, Caltrain, AC Transit, and other systems.