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…

Legislation introduced to hold arsonists accountable as California battles record-breaking wildfires and devastating losses.  SACRAMENTO – Amid California’s relentless wildfire crisis, Assemblywomen Heather Hadwick (R-Modoc) and Kate Sanchez (R-Temecula) have introduced bold legislation to crack down on arsonists with tougher penalties for those who ignite catastrophic fires. Seven of the ten largest fires in California…

SACRAMENTO – To nobody’s surprise, the California Air Resources Board voted today to update the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and increase gas prices. Despite estimates this vote could spike prices by another 65 cents a gallon and demands for more transparency from lawmakers, journalists and the public, the board approved…