Welcome
Welcome to my Senate website. I hope it serves as a useful resource if you have a question, need assistance, or simply want to stay informed. Please don't hesitate to contact my office if I can be of service.
Updates from Joe
You’re invited to join me for an Education Update meeting on Saturday, January 28th in Palo Alto. You can RSVP online or learn more.
Joe in the News
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Santa Cruz Sentinel:Jan 23, 2012
Op-ed: Let’s Work Together To Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse -
MSNBC:Jan 20, 2012
Discussing the Future of California’s High-Speed Rail -
Sacramento Bee:Jan 09, 2012
Jerry Brown’s Budget Proposes Killing Transitional Kindergarten Funds
Recent Press Releases
State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) today announced the availability of applications for the 2012-2013 California Senate Fellows program. The program provides college graduates an opportunity to become full-time Senate staff at the state Capitol in Sacramento for 11 months beginning in October 2012.
State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) will hold an “Education Update” meeting on Saturday, January 28th, in Palo Alto to discuss this year’s proposed legislation and the budget challenges facing our public schools.
The Power Association of Northern California (PANC), a nonprofit energy and utility association, has chosen State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) as their “Person of the Year.” Simitian is being recognized for his work authoring SB 2X, a bill which made California a national leader in its commitment to renewable energy. Simitian will be presented with the award on Thursday in San Francisco.