RCRC Installs 2025 Officers and Recognizes Rural Leadership Award Recipients

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2025 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards. Read More »

DeMaio and Essayli Introduce CA Voter ID Law

Measure Would Restore Public Trust and Confidence in Elections – and Fulfils Condition Imposed by President Trump Read More »

Assembly GOP Leader James Gallagher Participates in Roundtable Discussion with President Trump on Wildfire Relief & Prevention

Jan. 25, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher participated in a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump and other leaders during a visit to wildfire-stricken areas of Southern California. Read More »

Harbor Freight's Commitment to Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery

On Jan. 23, the Harbor Freight Tools Foundation and the Smidt Foundation are committing $5 million to the recovery and rebuilding effort Read More »

Rep. McClintock Remarks in Support of the “Fix Our Forests Act”

Comprehensive Legislation Includes the Proven Forest Management Act Read More »

Representative Kiley Cosponsored Bill, Fix Our Forests Act, Passes in the House of Representatives

On Jan. 23, H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, cosponsored by Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA), passed in the House of Representatives Read More »

Recent California Wildfires Highlight the Need for Legal Reform

Governor and Legislature Have Unique Opportunity to Help All Californians by Ending the “Hidden Tort Tax” Read More »

Judicial Watch Sues Chicago Mayor for Records on Pledge to Resist Trump’s Mass Deportation Efforts

Judicial Watch announced it sued Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for records regarding his vow to resist the Trump administration’s mass deportation and other immigration law enforcement Read More »

Rail Passengers Congratulates Fuchs On STB Appointment

Rail Passengers Association congratulates Patrick Fuchs on his appointment, announced Jan. 22, as the new Chair of the Surface Transportation Board Read More »

Assemblymembers Joe Patterson and Juan Alanis Introduce Bill to Make Domestic Violence a Violent Felony

On Jan. 22, Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) and Assemblyman Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) introduced AB 292 classifying felony domestic violence as a “violent felony.” Read More »

Representative Kiley Appointed to Key Subcommittees on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

On Jan. 22, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released a statement after being appointed to multiple committees Read More »

LEAD 2025: A Critical Response to the Mental Health Crisis Amidst the California Wildfires and Pandemic Aftermath

With the continued devastation of wildfires and the ongoing mental health struggles from the pandemic, the state is facing an even more significant challenge Read More »

Beating Wall Street at Its Own Game — The Bank of North Dakota Model

Commentary by Ellen Brown Read More »

Thompson, Kelly Introduce Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act

Introduces legislation that would make it easier to keep local rail lines operating and in good repair and improve commerce in communities nationwide Read More »

President Trump Withdraws U.S. From the World Health Organization

Shortly after being sworn in, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 20 initiating a United States withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). Read More »

Rail Passengers Welcomes Long-Distance Report to Congress

Rail Passengers Association Jan. 21 welcomed the Federal Railroad Administration’s long-awaited report to Congress prioritizing 15 new long-distance passenger rail routes and endorsing restoration of daily service to both Amtrak’s Cardinal and Sunset Limited long-haul trains. Read More »

San Francisco Settles Judicial Watch Taxpayer Lawsuit

Shuts Down Discriminatory Guaranteed-Income Program Limited to Transgender Individuals with Preference to Biological Black and Latino Men Who Identify as Women; Agrees to Pay $3,250 in Attorney’s Fees and Costs Read More »

PCMA Statement on Governor Newsom's 2025-26 Budget Summary

The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's 2025-26 Budget Summary: Read More »

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Quickly Help L.A. Schools, Children and Families Affected by Firestorms

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Jan. 14 an executive order to quickly assist displaced students in the Los Angeles area and bolster schools affected by the firestorms. Read More »

Biden-Harris Administration Awards over $16 Million for Communities in California to Boost Housing Supply and Lower Housing Costs

HUD awards critical funds to cut the red tape and advance housing production in California Read More »

Property Tax Disaster Relief Available to Victims of the Los Angeles County Wildfires

Property owners who have been impacted by the current wildfires in Los Angeles County may be eligible for various property tax disaster relief. Read More »

Newsom’s Budget Leaves Critical Savings Untapped as Wildfires Rage

Amid Environmental and Economic Pressures, Advocates Urge Smarter Spending Over Status Quo Read More »

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Responds to Newsom Budget Proposal

Jan. 10, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Modoc) released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s budget proposal, calling for additional resources to protect public safety by preventing wildfires and implementing Proposition 36. Read More »

IRS-CI Reveals Top 10 Cases of 2024

Cases include money laundering, drug trafficking, embezzlement, and tax evasion schemes Read More »

Dr. Erica Pan Appointed Next CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer

As announced earlier on Jan 7. by Governor Gavin Newsom, Dr. Erica Pan will become the next Director and State Public Health Officer of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on Feb. 1. Read More »

McClintock Leads Letter to President in Opposition to Proposed Range of Light National Monument

Representative Tom McClintock and members of the California congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Biden calling on him not to establish a proposed Range of Light National Monument. Read More »

CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1. Read More »

Group Behind FL Abortion Amendment Pays $186K in Fraud Claims

The pro-abortion group behind Florida’s failed amendment to enshrine a right to abortion in the state constitution recently paid more than $186,000 in fines stemming from complaints and investigations alleging major fraudulent activity during its campaign. Read More »

California Water Commission Welcomes New Executive Officer

The California Water Commission would like to announce the appointment of Laura Jensen as its Executive Officer. Read More »

Governor Newsom Continues Delivering a New Bold Economic Vision For California, Previews Balanced 2025-26 State Budget

Receives regional economic plan in the North San Joaquin Valley Read More »

California Boosts Paid Family Leave and Disability Benefits to Record Levels for New Claims Filed in 2025

The Employment Development Department’s (EDD) has announced that with the new year Californians will now receive boosted Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Disability Insurance benefits. Read More »

USDA Announces Five New Members to the National Organic Standards Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of five new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Read More »

Good News Clubs Win Permanent Injunction Against Hawaii Schools

Last week, a Hawaii federal district court granted Liberty Counsel a permanent injunction on behalf of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) and its Good News Clubs giving them equal access to school facilities which had been unlawfully denied by the Hawaii State Department of Education and six different elementary schools. Read More »

Way Too Quiet! Way Too Calm! What’s Coming in January 2025?

The violence expected by most Patriots after November 5 did not materialize, instead the opposite was so; one of two scenario are likely. Read More »

DPR Releases Preliminary Findings from Review of Environmental and Human Health Studies Related To The Use Of The Pesticide Paraquat

Dec. 30, the Department of Pesticide Regulation released two preliminary scientific reports following its review of human health and ecotoxicology studies on the use of the pesticide paraquat. Read More »