International Women’s Month is around the corner‚ and I am now accepting Nominations for the Woman of the Year recognition in the California State Assembly! Nominations must be from Assembly District 33 (Kings‚ Tulare‚ and Fresno Counties). If you know someone who should be nominated‚ please fill out the nomination…
Honoring the Life of Joao Eduino Silva(Edwin) Brasil | Joao Edunio Silva Brasil‚ known by his loved ones as Edwin‚ was a force in the Valley. Edwin’s larger than life personality made everyone around him feel they mattered. Edwin was a beloved dairyman‚ cowboy‚ husband‚ father‚ grandfather and a man…
This week in the Capitol‚ committee hearings resumed to consider the final legislative proposals from last year’s session‚ known as two-year bills. A proposal to mandate rent control came before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Mandating rent caps will only worsen California’s housing affordability. It would push small‚ immigrant and…
Today‚ the Governor delivered the 2026-2027 budget proposal‚ following yesterday’s State of the State address. These were two opportunities for him to be transparent and give Californians hope. Yet‚ he recreated history. He doubled down on the fallacy of his ill-conceived initiatives that have harmed rural communities and farmers. The…
New Year’s Day is a time to reflect on the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead. This New Year is an opportunity for our community and our state. As my first year in the Legislature comes to an end, I thank you for…