In light of the horrific news reports of César Chávez’s sexual assaults of minors and women‚ I introduced legislation to rename March 31 holiday to “Farmworker Day.” I thought this would be an uphill battle given the Democratic supermajority in Sacramento. To my pleasant surprise‚ the Speaker‚ a Democrat from…
After my field investigation into hospice fraud in Los Angeles‚ my Republican colleagues and I demanded answers from Governor Newsom. What I found was disturbing: 197 hospice care agencies registered and licensed in one dilapidated building‚ empty offices with no ramp for wheelchairs or accessible parking. Four years ago‚ the…
Future Farmers of America (FFA)students – Elizabeth Aguayo ofVisalia‚ Ava Bledsoe of Dinuba‚Alyse Hernandes of Tulare‚ andJohn Rosa of Hanford – are soimpressive. In addition to keepingup with their schoolwork‚ theycontinue to serve our community. In a recent visit to the Capitol‚ they played the role of a California State…
For nearly two decades‚ the California High‑Speed Rail (HSR) project has been plagued with government waste‚ broken promises and mismanagement. Last week‚ it reached a new and unacceptable low. The CEO of the High‑Speed Rail Authority‚ Ian Choudri‚ was arrested for domestic violence‚ in a case that reportedly involved abuse…
Last Friday was the final day for lawmakers to introduce legislation for this year. My legislative proposals are focused on your needs – streamlining water projects‚ making our community safer and lowering the cost of living. As the legislative process moves forward‚ these proposals will be heard in policy committees…