One Billion Dollars Would Be Better Spent on Wildfire Prevention and Water Infrastructure than on High Speed Rail

Vice Chair of Natural Resources Committee introduces legislation to protect communities from wildfire and to strengthen water infrastructure.  Today, Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) introduced legislation to redirect the $1 billion in annual state funding for the California High-Speed Rail Authority to fund much-needed wildfire prevention and water infrastructure projects.…

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State Facing a Possible Drought; Reducing Pumping from the Delta is Wasting Precious Water

Federal and state regulators recently announced their water restrictions from the Delta. Vice Chair of the Natural Resources Committee Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare), who represents the largest agricultural region in California, issued the following statement: “Communities across the Central Valley are in dire need of reliable water – from residents…

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CARB Withdraws Federal Waiver Allowing Truck Drivers to Stay in Business

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today withdrew its Advanced Clean Fleets Rule, which required California truck drivers to transition from diesel to electric trucks. Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare), who represents the largest agricultural region in the state, issued the following statement: “California truck drivers are a pivotal component of…

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Governor Newsom Fails to Protect Californians against Bird Flu

Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare), who represents the largest agricultural region in the state, issued the following statement: “The Governor has failed Californians once again. The Newsom Administration failed to enforce and fund basic standards to properly secure our borders at the state’s highways. “Had the Newsom administration adequately funded inspection…

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