Interior Announces $889 Million Investment in Western Water Infrastructure Through President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

Funding strengthens water storage and conveyance projects across the West, including $540 million for California. Read More »

Lawsuit Launched to Protect Western Ridged Mussels

The Center for Biological Diversity has notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service it intends to sue the agency for failing to make a timely decision on whether the western ridged mussel should be protected under the Endangered Species Act. Read More »

Sacramento Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Investment Scheme

Maria Dickerson, also known as “Dulce Pino,” “Maria Dulce Pino Dickerson,” and “Dulce Brubaker,” 49, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty March 10 to one count of wire fraud and one count of securities fraud, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Read More »

Newsom Plans to Spend $19 Million in Taxpayer Dollars to “Rebrand” California

Are taxpayers paying for Governor Newsom’s vanity campaign? Read More »

Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Agree with Trump: Defense Contractors Must be Held Accountable For “Failures to Meet Our Warfighters’ National Security Needs”

Congressional push follows White House meeting with defense contractors to discuss boosting ammunition production amid war with Iran Read More »

Rep. Mike Thompson Leads Over 700 Community Members in Napa and Woodland for “No Forever Wars” Days of Action

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) led over 700 community members, veterans, and military families this weekend in Napa and Woodland for “No Forever Wars” Day of Action events calling for congressional oversight regarding the U.S. military involvement in Iran. Read More »

Assemblyman Tom Lackey and Hoover Introduce Bill to Stop Continued Release of Child Sex Offenders

New Bill, AB 2570, Raises Elderly Parole Age from 50 to 65 Read More »

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen Introduces AB 2727 to Reform Elderly Parole Eligibility for Violent Sexual Offenses

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen has introduced AB 2727, co-sponsored by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, to reform California’s elderly parole program following recent cases that have raised concerns about how the law applies to individuals convicted of violent sexual offenses against children. Read More »

Assemblyman Josh Hoover Receives Endorsement from Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC

March 13, Assemblyman Josh Hoover announced that his campaign has received the endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC, the political arm of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association known for its leadership in protecting taxpayers and defending Proposition 13. Read More »

Dom Belza Earns Endorsement from the California Republican Assembly

Dom Belza, candidate for State Assembly, today announced the endorsement of the California Republican Assembly (CRA) and he previously announced the endorsement of the Placer County Republican Assembly in his campaign to represent the 3rd District in the State Assembly. Read More »

Gallagher Enters First District Race

California Assemblyman James Gallagher filed official paperwork to run for Congress in California’s First Congressional District following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Read More »

Gallagher Pushes California-Grown Meals

Assemblyman James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, has introduced legislation that would prioritize California-grown whole foods in school meals and update state policy to promote access to locally produced food. Read More »

Thompson Files for Reelection

Thompson gathered over 3,300 grassroots signatures in all nine counties in CA-04 to qualify for the ballot Read More »

CA Voter ID Initiative Proponents Officially Submit Over 1.3M Signatures

Measure Now Certain to Qualify for Public Vote in 2026 Read More »

Assemblyman Hoover Introduces Legislation to Protect Historic West Steps

On Feb.23, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 2445, which would prohibit the demolition of the historic State Capitol West Steps and bring much needed transparency to the Capitol Annex Project by voiding existing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Read More »

New Report Exposes ‘Indefensible Waste’ in Prison Budget

CURB Calls for at least 5 More Closures to Reduce State Deficit Read More »

Governor Newsom Launches Most Ambitious Water Plan in California History

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 25 the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges. Read More »

CAL DOGE Investigation Reveals $1 Billion California Solar Program Funds Voter Mobilization Network

California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing program promised to cut electricity bills for low-income renters. Funded at up to $100 million a year from cap-and-trade auction proceeds since 2015, the program has received roughly $1 billion. Read More »

Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans

The average American taxpayer spends eight hours and $160 each year filing their taxes with tax prep companies. In 2024, the IRS launched Direct File to save families time and money. Read More »

NAWG Welcomes ‘One Farmer, One File’ Initiative

The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins’ announcement of the “One Farmer, One File” initiative on Feb. 26. Read More »

Eric Jones Campaign Surpasses 100,000 Doors Knocked

Grassroots momentum builds across California’s 4th Congressional District for Jones’s challenge to 28-year incumbent Mike Thompson Read More »

California Named One of America's Fraud Hotspots in New Study

A new study by moneyradar.org has identified the states with the highest rates of fraud reports in America. Read More »

National Association of Wheat Growers, North American Miller’s Association and American Bakers Association Address Florida Glyphosate Announcement

n response to the recent announcement by Florida officials regarding glyphosate and bread products, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), North American Miller’s Association (NAMA) and American Bakers Association (ABA) issued the following joint statement. Read More »

Tort Tax is a Burden We All Share

New Report Measures the Impact of Lawsuit Abuse Adds to the Already High Cost of Living in California Read More »

Reps. Garamendi, Carbajal Raise National Security Concerns Over Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Near Military Sites

Feb. 11, Congressmen John Garamendi (CA-08) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), two senior members of the House Armed Services Committee, lead several democratic members in demanding that the Department of the Navy respond to concerns regarding the Department of the Interior’s Draft Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Read More »

Statewide Public Safety Group Backs Steven Bradford for Insurance Commissioner

California Correctional Peace Officers Association Sides with Former Senator Bradford in Statewide Contest Read More »

State Employees Share Ideas on Making California Government More Efficient

Relying on the state workforce’s expertise in delivering services for Californians, the Office of Data and Innovation invited employees to participate in the Engaged California program to share their recommendations on how to improve government efficiency. Read More »

Thousands of California Schools, Hospitals, Playgrounds Concerningly Close to Idle Oil Wells

Thousands of idle oil and gas wells in California are concerningly close to 3,787 schools, hospitals, parks and eldercare centers, according to a new Center for Biological Diversity analysis of state data. Read More »

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Administration's Proposed Maritime Action Plan

Feb. 13 Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and co-author of the SHIPS for America Act, released the following statement in response to the Administration’s released Maritime Action Plan Read More »

Aguiar-Curry Unveils COMPETE Act to Update California Antitrust Laws

Supporters say clearer laws will strengthen competition, affordability and economic growth Read More »

Assemblyman James Gallagher Announces Strong Wave of Shasta County Endorsements in Election for Congressional District 1

Assemblyman James Gallagher announced Feb. 24 a broad and growing list of endorsements from leaders across Shasta County in his campaign for the California’s 1st Congressional District, following the sudden and tragic passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Read More »

Is Congress Trading American Innovation? A Look at India's Experience

When I stepped off the plane in New Delhi in March 2020, the world was reeling. COVID-19 was spreading rapidly, exposing how urgently global health relies on innovation and strong intellectual property (IP) protections. Read More »

CalPrivacy Sponsors Whistleblower Protection Bill

Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo introduced AB 2021, sponsored by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy), to establish comprehensive whistleblower protections under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Read More »

Elk Grove City Councilmember Darren Suen Endorses Thien Ho in California’s 6th Congressional District

Elk Grove City Councilmember Darren Suen has endorsed Thien Ho in his campaign for California’s 6th Congressional District. Read More »

California Is Raking in Billions, But High Spending Continues to Drive Future Deficits

New LAO report shows short-term revenue growth while California drains reserves and carries up to $34 billion in debt Read More »