Gallagher announces he is stepping down; Flora elected as Leader Elect SACRAMENTO — The Assembly Republican Caucus has unanimously elected Assemblymember Heath Flora (R–Ripon) as its new Leader. Assemblymember James Gallagher (R–East Nicolaus), who has led the Caucus since 2022, announced the transition. Gallagher will continue to serve as Republican…

California lawmakers raise concern as core services in rural communities face delays, cuts, and inaction under Governor Newsom’s leadership. SACRAMENTO — This week, Governor Gavin Newsom is touring several South Carolina counties to speak about public investment, infrastructure, and economic recovery. As he promotes his record in rural America, the…

State refuses to comply with Title IX ruling, putting girls’ sports and school funding in jeopardy SACRAMENTO — In a dangerous rebuke of federal civil rights law, the California Department of Education (CDE) announced it will not follow a directive from the U.S. Department of Education, which found the state…

Assembly Democrats block audit. Taxpayers left in the dark. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom is bankrupting Medi-Cal. Today, Assembly Democrats shut down an effort to get answers. Assembly Republicans forced a vote on Assembly Joint Resolution 4 to demand a full audit of Medi-Cal, a system now running on emergency…

SACRAMENTO — Following violent attacks on federal agents in Los Angeles, Assembly Republicans have introduced a resolution demanding the repeal of California’s “Sanctuary State” laws, which block cooperation with federal immigration authorities and put public safety at risk. On June 6th, federal officers carrying out lawful immigration enforcement were physically…