Releases and Editorials

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) speaks in opposition of SB 419 (Stern) which passed off the Senate Floor today and would require California’s petroleum industry to use union labor. This critical industry which provides thousands of jobs to California families, gasoline for their cars, and is

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) representing California’s 16th Senate District, issued the following statement on the death of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Dominic Vaca: “Last night we lost Sergeant Dominic Vaca, he was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty while

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her bill to strengthen protections against fraudulent unemployment insurance (UI) claims filed with the Employment Development Department (EDD) passed off the Senate Floor today. SB 39 would require the Employment Development Department (EDD) to

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) responds to Senate Democrats decision to push forward Senate Bill 262 , a bill which would eliminate bail for a majority of criminal offenses. California voters recently rejected Proposition 25, a no-money bail system just over 5 months ago. SB 262 would propel

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her request for the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to release an unoccupied facility back to the City of Taft has been approved. In the late 1980’s, the state of California needed more bed space to house low level

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her resolution to recognize Saturday, May 15th as Armed Forces Day in California passed the California State Senate with unanimous support on Thursday. The U.S. Armed Forces is made up of 1.36 million service members with an additional 800,000 in

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her resolution, SR 35 to recognize Saturday, May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day in California, passed the California State Senate yesterday with unanimous support. May 15th is the culmination of a week of remembrance and fellowship events

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her bill providing financial relief to parents of K-12 students for expenses they paid while shifting to virtual learning, has passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee. Specifically, the bill would reimburse parents for 50% of qualified

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her bill to establish a statewide policy to target the mental health effects of school closures on students unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee today. This important bill would address the unique mental health challenges faced by our

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her bill to assist disabled veterans by expanding California’s Disabled Property Exemption program passed the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee today. SB 658 will authorize county assessors to make available the state’s property tax

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her bill to strengthen protections against fraudulent unemployment insurance (UI) claims filed with the Employment Development Department (EDD) passed the Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement today. SB 39 would require the

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) reacted strongly to today’s Executive Order by Governor Newsom to ban new fracking permits by 2024 and his proposal to end all oil extraction by 2045. The fracking permit ban will have a devastating effect on the state’s economy and jobs, and our energy independence. The impact will be felt especially hard in the Central Valley, where almost all California’s oil and gas are produced.