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Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) responds to Governor Newsom’s 2022-23 state budget proposal: "Governor Newsom’s budget over taxes and over-regulates Californians while continuing to push the same policies that have resulted in the highest cost of living, the highest poverty, historically high

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is co-sponsoring a bipartisan budget proposal with Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) to increase the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) staff in order to meet the national standard of three firefighters per engine. Over the last

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is hosting a donation drive to benefit the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center. The donation drive started on Wednesday, November 3rd and will end on Thursday, November 18th. The new items that are needed include: diapers, formula, socks, onesies and beanies. All of

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Drive-Thru event on TUESDAY, October 26, 2021 to collect donations for local young women currently diagnosed with breast cancer; and to provide constituents with information and resources on prevention, screening and

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced today that her bill to consolidate most recreational trailers under Class C licenses was signed by the Governor. Senate Bill 287 will allow recreationalists and equestrian enthusiasts to tow their weekend trailers without having to undergo unnecessary

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) responds to today’s announcement by Governor Newsom that the Covid vaccine will be required for the state’s schoolchildren. “I will continue to oppose vaccine mandates and fully support all people, including parents, who wish to make their own vaccination

… Since 1970 we’ve experienced four statewide droughts, and currently, we’re clearly in the midst of another. … there’s no question that sufficient water storage and good management of the water supply is critical in California. We need to capture water in wet years, store it for dry years, and have

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) today released the following statement in response to the Assembly Appropriations Committee choosing to hold SB 39 in committee. SB 39 would require the California Employment Development Department (EDD) to cross check applications for unemployment assistance

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement in response to American military and Afghan civilians being attacked outside of the Kabul Airport: “As a military veteran, it’s heartbreaking to learn that members of our military and Afghan citizens have lost their lives in a

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) responds to yesterday’s announcement by the Kern County Board of Supervisors of their decision to initiate a lawsuit against the State of California. “I support the Kern County Board of Supervisors decision to file a lawsuit challenging Governor Newsom’s

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) responds to today’s announcement by the United States Department of Justice that three inmates have been charged in a prison-based COVID-19 unemployment benefits scheme. The US Attorney’s Office released information regarding the indictment against three

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom and the California Geologic Energy Management Division’s (CalGem) decision to deny fracking permits for 21 wells in the Kern County: “The attack on oil must end. A California without oil is an