Releases and Editorials

If I was to tell you that you needed to be tested on your “ABCs” you would probably think it would be easy, right? – Wrong! In California, if you are an employer being asked to take this test, you likely have a big problem.

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) will officially begin her new role as Senate Republican Leader. Senator Grove will succeed Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) as the first female veteran and the third female leader in the history of the State Senate to serve in the top leadership post of the Senate Republican Caucus.

This bill will create a new category for grand theft of agricultural property. SB 224 will also provide that the fines collected for this crime be recirculated back to current agriculture and rural-based crime prevention programs.

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) released the following statement on the United States Department of Transportation’s announcement that California is in violation of the funding agreement for the high-speed rail project, which will result in the rescinding of $929 million of federal grant funds:

“I look forward to working with Governor Newsom to fix wasteful government programs, and to help make California more affordable. Together, we can ensure all Californians enjoy the benefits of living in the Golden State.”

“This budget is far from perfect. We can do better, and we must do better to protect taxpayers from economic uncertainty and unsustainable government growth.”

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has been named to serve on six Senate committees.