Releases and Editorials

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.

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 Health Committee yesterday. This important bill would address the unique mental health challenges faced by

Today, Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement responding to the Governor’s Regional State of Emergency Declaration: “The governor needs to realize that food security for families depends on the ability of California farmers to continue producing, and we all know that

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her bill to consolidate most recreational trailers under Class C licenses passed the Senate Transportation Committee today. SB 287 will allow recreationalists and equestrian enthusiasts to tow their weekend trailers without having to undergo

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her bill to allow every California disabled veteran who owns property to benefit from a property tax exemption passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee yesterday. SB 658 would allow partially disabled veterans to claim the state’s

SACRAMENTO – Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced that her bill to target unemployment insurance (UI) fraud at the Employment Development Department (EDD) passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee today. SB 39 would require the EDD to cross check unemployment insurance claims with

SACRAMENTO — Today, Rachelle Murcia was named by Senator Shannon Grove as the 2021 Woman of the Year for the 16th Senate District. Rachelle was named during a recognition ceremony during today’s Senate session in Sacramento. “Rachelle is a leader, a fighter, and I am proud to recognize her for all

SACRAMENTO — Today, Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement after Governor Newsom delivered his State of the State Address at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles: “While I appreciate the governor’s optimism about the people of California, his speech was nothing short of an

SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) presented solutions to the Senate Budget Subcommittee #5 to reform the state’s failed Employment Development Department (EDD). During discussion on budget items related to the EDD, Senator Grove offered solutions from two recently

SACRAMENTO – After advocacy from business groups, Legislative Republicans, and job creators, Governor Newsom has agreed to include Senate Bill 87, coauthored by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), in the state budget. SB 87 aims to help struggling businesses by providing an additional $2.1