Sacramento, CA (January 21, 2026) — Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick today issued a strong rebuke of the California Department of State Hospitals’ plan to release and place William Stephenson—an individual with a documented history of violent sexual offenses and severe mental health needs—into the rural community of Alta. “This decision represents…

SACRAMENTO (January 8, 2026) — Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) today introduced Assembly Bill 1555, which would allow College of the Siskiyous (CoS) to enroll a limited number of Oregon students at in-state tuition rates, strengthening Northern California’s rural healthcare, public safety, and natural resources workforce. College of the Siskiyous sits…

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…