SACRAMENTO (January 6, 2026) — Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a longtime representative of Northern California and a leading advocate for rural communities: Congressman Doug LaMalfa dedicated his life to public service and to fighting for the people of…

SACRAMENTO (December 9, 2025) – Assemblymember Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) applauds the bipartisan passage of S.356, the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Reauthorization Act, a major step towards delivering stable, essential support for rural communities. “Secure Rural Schools funding is not a luxury—it’s a promise. A promise made to rural, forested counties…

SACRAMENTO — The 2025 California state budget has officially been signed, delivering a critical win for rural communities, farmers, and ranchers: $2 million in funding for the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program. Included in AB 102, this funding is now in effect under subdivision (e) of Section 12, Article IV of the…

SACRAMENTO – In response to widespread concerns from farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, the California Fish and Game Commission has referred the controversial coyote reclassification proposal back to the Wildlife Resources Committee for further review. Assemblywoman Hadwick (R-Alturas) and Senator Megan Dahle (R-Bieber) had strongly opposed the initial recommendation in…

Bills introduced will increase accountability, help victims, and prevent wildfires.  SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) introduced several bills aimed at strengthening California’s response to wildfires. With wildfires growing more devastating each year, Hadwick’s proposals focus on enhancing disaster relief, promoting proactive fire prevention, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars…