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Broad coalition warns state parole law allows dangerous offenders to be considered for early release.  SACRAMENTO —  Republican lawmakers, victims’ advocates, and former law enforcement officials gathered outside the Board of Parole Hearings Wednesday morning to oppose the potential early…

Assembly Republican Whip Macedo cites hospice investigation showing system “wide open” under Newsom.  SACRAMENTO —  Today, the House Committee Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of…

Assembly Republican Whip Macedo cites hospice investigation showing system “wide open” under Newsom.  SACRAMENTO —  California was flagged for “insufficient safeguards and weak oversight” Monday in a federal fraud crackdown announced by President Donald Trump. The White House said states…

Refugee from communist Vietnam refuses to back down after complaint from Beijing officials.  SACRAMENTO —  In case you missed it, Assemblymember Tri Ta (R-Westminster) pushed back after the Chinese consulate contacted his office to complain about a photo he posted…

Are taxpayers paying for Governor Newsom’s vanity campaign?  SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom is spending $19 million in taxpayer dollars on an advertising campaign to fix California’s image, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. “While Californians suffer…

Refiners warn proposal could add billions in new compliance costs.  SACRAMENTO — California oil refiners are putting Governor Gavin Newsom on notice. A proposed change to the state’s cap-and-invest program could push gas prices more than a dollar per gallon…

Wallis Requested Independent Cost Review Before Lawmakers Moved Forward.  SACRAMENTO — Chevron is warning that proposed changes to California’s Cap-and-Trade program could raise gas prices by more than $1 per gallon by 2030. Months earlier, Assemblymember Greg Wallis (R-Bermuda Dunes)…

GOP warns Democrats could use legislative power to dilute voter ID as polling shows broad support.  SACRAMENTO — As debate over voter identification intensifies, Republican lawmakers are asking whether Democrats will follow a similar playbook used in past policy fights…

New LAO report shows short-term revenue growth while California drains reserves and carries up to $34 billion in debt.  SACRAMENTO — In case you missed it, the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released a new revenue forecast showing California is bringing…

SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) is calling for a state audit of California’s failed Next Generation 911 (NG911) project following the collapse of the long-planned upgrade to the state’s aging emergency communications system. The state ultimately abandoned the effort…