Press Releases

Senate Leader McGuire, North Bay Legislative Delegation and Cal State University Leadership Announce ‘Sonoma State Commitment’

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

SACRAMENTO—Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Senator Christopher Cabaldon, Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, Assemblymember Damon Connolly, and Assemblymember Chris Rogers have announced the launch of the Sonoma State Commitment initiative, following months of turmoil at Sonoma State University.

Assemblymember Connolly Issues Statement on ICE Raids & Illegal Federal Action in Los Angeles County

Monday, June 9, 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA – Following a press conference

Assemblymember Connolly Passes Sixteen Bills off Assembly Floor

Friday, June 6, 2025

Connolly sends sixteen total bills to the State Senate

Mount Tamalpais College Honored as AD12 Nonprofit of the Year

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Mount Tamalpais College is dedicated to criminal justice reform through educational opportunities

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Connolly (D-San Rafael) recognized Mount Tamalpais College as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District (AD) 12.

Assemblymember Connolly Appointed Chair of Assembly Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention

Friday, April 25, 2025

Committee’s scope includes how best to rebuild in areas affected by wildfires to prevent and mitigate risk from future wildfire events.

Connolly Passes Five More Bills through Policy Committees

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Bills address ID renewals for seniors, clean transportation, wildfire preparedness, mental health protection, and CalFIRE staffing.

North Bay/North Coast Legislative Delegation Secures Major Investments in Wildfire Mitigation Projects to Protect California Communities

Monday, April 14, 2025

Legislators also secure $10 million to launch Karuk Tribal Fire Training Center in Orleans

Assemblymember Connolly Passes Four Bills through Policy Committees

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Bills address wildfire preparedness, immigrant rights, clean transportation, & prison reform

SACRAMENTO, CA – This week, Assemblymember Connolly (D-San Rafael) successfully passed four bills out of their respective policy committees in the State Assembly.

AB 1 Passes through Assembly Insurance Committee

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

AB 1, Assemblymember Connolly’s bill to strengthen the Safer from Wildfires Program regulations, has passed through its first hearing with overwhelming support.

Samantha Rodriguez Honored as AD12 Woman of the Year

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Assemblymember Damon Connolly has selected Samantha Rodriguez, Rohnert Park City Councilmember, as Assembly District 12’s Woman of the Year for 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA – Yesterday, Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) honored Samantha Rodriguez on the Assembly floor as Assembly District (AD) 12’s Woman of the Year for 2025.