Senator Cogdill asks the Senate to remember the victims and families of three Department of Fish and Game biologists and a helicopter pilot who died in a helicopter crash while on a routine deer population survey in a remote part of Madera County.

Senate Republican Leader Dennis Hollingsworth delivers a floor speech just before the Senate takes the final vote on Senator Cogdill’s comprehensive water solution: the Safe, Clean and Reliable Drinking Water Act of 2010. The Senate Republican Leader recognizes Senator Cogdill’s efforts over the past three years to improve the state’s water supply and reliability.

Senator Cogdill joined Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and fellow lawmakers to discuss the significance of the historic agreement to improve California’s water safety and reliability.

Senator John J. Benoit delivers a floor speech encouraging members to vote for the comprehensive agreement to improve California’s water supply.

Senator Abel Maldonado delivers a floor speech encouraging members to vote for the comprehensive agreement to improve California’s water supply.

Rob Johnson Show – KMPH AM (2.8 MB)

Senator Cogdill Issues Statement Regarding Historic Agreement to Improve California’s Water Supply and Reliability (117 KB)

Senator Cogdill Issues Statement Regarding Historic Agreement to Improve California’s Water Supply and Reliability (108 KB)

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Senator Cogdill joined Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, members of the Latino Water Coalition, as well as hundreds of farmers, farm workers, Central Valley elected officials, community leaders and carpenters at a Capitol news conference to urge lawmakers to quickly adopt a comprehensive water solution. (1.7 MB)

Senator Cogdill on KMPH’s Rob Johnson show discussing his efforts to push the Department of Water Resources and the Department of Fish and Game to begin projects that will help ease the water shortage, particularly on the Westside of the Valley. For more information, click here. (3.1 MB)

With California in the midst of a historic drought, Senator Dave Cogdill, of Modesto, today announced SB 371, legislation to ensure California has a safe and reliable water supply now and into the future. The legislation builds upon efforts by the Senator over the past three and a half years to implement comprehensive reforms to California’s water supply and delivery systems. (266 KB)

The California State Senate today honored the Jordan family for their generous donation of $29.4 million to the Fresno State College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, now known as the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The donation, from the late Hanabul “Bud” Jordan, and his brother, the late Lowell Jordan, is the largest single cash gift ever given to any California State University. Photo credit: Lorie Shelley, California State Senate

Senator Dave Cogdill (R-Modesto) today joined Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Mendota to see first-hand the state’s drought and its impact on Central Valley residents. Photo Credit: Peter Grigsby, Office of the Governor

At a State Capitol news conference, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his support for Senator Dave Cogdill's legislation, SB 815, which would help National Guard members with the costs of attending college or a vocational education program.  Click here for more information.
Photo Credit: Peter Grigsby, Office of the Governor

Senator Dave Cogdill and Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines joined Governor Schwarzenegger in Fresno to discuss the comprehensive budget solution. Local elected leaders, construction workers and public safety officials also attended the press conference. Click here for more information. Photo Credit: Joe McHugh, Office of the Governor.

Students from Freedom Elementary School in Modesto kicked off the New Year with a first-hand civics lesson. An energetic bunch of fifth graders visited my office in the State Capitol on January 6.

Students from Freedom Elementary School in Modesto kicked off the New Year with a first-hand civics lesson. An energetic bunch of fifth graders visited my office in the State Capitol on January 6.

Students from Freedom Elementary School in Modesto kicked off the New Year with a first-hand civics lesson. An energetic bunch of fifth graders visited my office in the State Capitol on January 6.

Senator Cogdill’s second annual Senior Health Fair was held in Clovis on October 8, 2008.

Senator Cogdill’s second annual Senior Health Fair was held in Clovis on October 8, 2008.

Senator Cogdill’s second annual Senior Health Fair was held in Clovis on October 8, 2008. There was an amazing turnout of 250 seniors - with an additional 50 – 75 people working the 40+ resource tables. The multitude of resource tables had something for everyone, including a senior singing group – the New Wrinkles, a Senior Art Exhibit and an artist on hand to give live drawing demonstrations.

From left to right: Mike Anderson, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Tom Johnson, Senator Dave Cogdill (R-Modesto) and California Department of Motor Vehicles Director George Valverde. (Photo Credit: Joe McHugh, Office of the Governor.)

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger presents Angela and Mike Anderson with a commemorative copy of the Gold Star Family License Plate bill. (Photo Credit: Joe McHugh, Office of the Governor.)

Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill and Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines, both representing Fresno, today welcomed representatives of the national champion Fresno State Bulldogs baseball team to the State Capitol.

Senator Dave Cogdill with 2008 Woman of the Year Molly Watkins and Senate President Pro tem Don Perata.

Senator Cogdill presents out-going Yosemite Gateway Association of Realtors President Laurie Humphries with a resolution during the Association’s annual installation dinner.

Senator Cogdill being interviewed during Capitol ClearSpeak 2007.

Senator Cogdill discusses California's Water Supply with Roger Hedgecock radio show audience during Capitol ClearSpeak 2007

From Left to Right: Senator Dave Cogdill, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California General Manager Jeff Kightlinger, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Association of California Water Agencies President Randy Fiorini together highlight how SB 59, the Reliable Water Supply Bond of 2008, protects critical Southern California water supplies, at the Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area in Los Angeles, CA. Friday, March 30, 2007.

Senator Cogdill joins Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Department of Water Resources Joint Operations Center to discuss the need for additional surface water storage.

Senator Cogdill joins Governor Schwarzenegger at Press Conference at Friant Dam to Discuss the Importance of Surface Water Storage March 27, 2007.

Senator Cogdill with 2007 Woman of the Year Debbie Poochigian and former State Senator Chuck Poochigian.

Senator Cogdill with 2007 Woman of the Year Debbie Poochigian and Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata.

Senator Cogdill discusses veterans' issues with a veteran at the Annual County Veterans Service Officers' Legislative Breakfast.

Senator Cogdill responds to the press following the State of the State address (1/9/07).