USMCA is a Win for California Agriculture January 16, 2020 Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement upon the announcement that the U.S. Senate ratified the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):
Senate Republican Leader Grove Responds to 2020-21 State Budget Proposal January 10, 2020 Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement after the Governor announced his 2020-21 budget proposal:
Senate Republican Leader Grove's Statement on Lawsuits against State Law Impacting Independent Contractors January 2, 2020 Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) released the following statement after a federal judge from the U.S. Southern District Court recently issued a temporary ruling against enforcing Assembly Bill 5 on independent truck drivers and motor carriers.
Senate Republicans Celebrate with National Asian American Coalition on Recent Victory August 14, 2019 The two non-profit organizations sued the State of California for raiding $331 million that was part of the 2012 national housing settlement intended to help struggling homeowners. Instead of helping distressed homeowners, then-Governor Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats diverted the funds to backfill the state budget.
Senate Republican Leader Grove Offers Mobile Office Hours for Trona Residents August 12, 2019 As part of her ongoing commitment to serve her constituents, Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) will host mobile office hours for the community of Trona on Tuesday, August 13th.
The Bakersfield Californian: Kern County's way of life is under attack August 11, 2019 Kern County is one of the leading oil-producing counties in the nation and the benefit of this industry is not just seen in our county, but globally, as our oil fields help power California and much of the world. Kern County produces 72 percent of California’s oil and 70 percent of our natural gas.
Senate Republican Leader Grove Says California’s Motor Voter Law Needs an Overhaul August 9, 2019 Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement after an audit conducted by Ernst & Young of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles unveiled more than 80,000 duplicate voter records
Governor Listened to Legislative Republicans and Returned $331 million Raided by Democratic Leaders August 7, 2019 Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement after Governor Newsom agreed to set up a legal assistance fund to return $331 million.
Senate Republican Leader Grove Commends Governor & U.S. Small Business Administration on the Declaration to Help Disaster Victims August 7, 2019 Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) released the following statement after the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offered disaster assistance to California businesses and residents following two large magnitude earthquakes that hit Trona, Ridgecrest, and surrounding areas in July.
California Should Not Chastise Federal Government When the State Fails to Disarm Violent Felons & Mentally Ill August 7, 2019 Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) called on Newsom to direct Attorney General Xavier Becerra and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to do their job and fully implement the Armed & Prohibited Persons System (APPS) to disarm violent criminals and those with serious mental illness.
The Sacramento Observer: The Supreme Court Has Spoken: Return the Stolen Funds August 1, 2019 It is time for Governor Newsom and Sacramento Democrats to put homeowners first and provide the assistance and relief they promised
The Fresno Bee: Congress should back Trump trade deal with Mexico, Canada to help California farmers July 30, 2019 We must urge Congress to pass the USMCA, because it will modernize trade with our neighboring countries, bring security to our farmers, and maintain the greatest agriculture industry in the nation.
Unconstitutional Tax Legislation Will Restrict Voter Choice July 30, 2019 Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement after Senate Bill 27 was signed into law. Legislative Republicans voted against SB 27, but legislative Democrats pushed for it because of their hostility toward the current U.S. President.
The Orange County Register: Judged by a Felon: Shannon Grove July 17, 2019 There seems to be no end to California Democrats’ quest to weaken our criminal justice system and release more criminals back into our communities.
Agricultural Theft Legislation Is a Victory for California's Farmers July 16, 2019 The governor recently signed Senate Bill 224 into law which seeks to protect farmers from rural agricultural theft. In partnership with Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) introduced SB 224 which will provide necessary resources to help law enforcement with their efforts to curb agricultural crime.