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$46 Million Awarded to Pavement Preservation and Road Rehabilitation Projects

Oct 05, 2026 07:51PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) News Release

Fix-it-first investments focus on preserving and repairing existing roadways for 24 projects

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Newsom Signs AB 2727 to Strengthen Public Safety Safeguards for Elderly Parole

Oct 05, 2026 07:48PM ● By Office of Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2727, authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove), following two years of work to strengthen public safety protections for children, survivors and communities within California’s elderly parole process.

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Newsom Signs SB 690, Reforming CIPA to Protect Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Oct 05, 2026 05:30PM ● By Stop CIPA Shakedowns News Release

The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition celebrated Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 690 on Sept. 30, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters.

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Republican Wheel Squeaking Scores a Win on Crime

Sep 22, 2026 09:37AM ● By Josh Cook

There is an old saying: “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.”

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'We Need Roads'

Sep 14, 2026 05:23PM ● By Ryley Metten

Supervisor Rich Desmond Addresses Community Concerns at Lunch Bunch Meeting

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Johnson, Hoover Push ACA 23 to Take Partisanship Out of California Elections

Aug 24, 2026 01:49PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assemblywoman Natasha Johnson (R-Lake Elsinore) and Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) on Aug. 13 urged support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 23, which would make California’s Secretary of State a nonpartisan office and remove party preference from the ballot for candidates seeking the position.

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Gay Bar Data Harvesting Cameras Mark Turning Sentiment

Aug 17, 2026 06:17PM ● By Josh Cook

The last few weeks have seen some amazing instances of a growing policy problem that you face, whether you want to face it or not, just because you have a face.

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You'll Keep Paying for Wildfires on Your Electric Bill Until California Fixes Its Forests

Aug 11, 2026 10:12AM ● By Josh Cook

If you live in California, you've probably seen the ads: "Home insurance rates skyrocket." "The FAIR Plan is broken." They urge you to call your legislator and demand a fix. What they don't mention is who paid for them.

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Congressman Thompson and Assemblywoman Krell Host 'Ask Me Anything' Town Hall

Aug 04, 2026 01:11PM ● By Office of Mike Thompson News Release

On Tuesday, July 28, Congressman Mike Thompson hosted an “Ask Me Anything” Town Hall in Elverta with Assemblymember Maggy Krell.

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The Ukraine Effect: Cheap High-Tech Weapons and California

Jul 31, 2026 08:12AM ● By Josh Cook

The California congressional delegation should treat advances in high-tech warfare as both economic development and a national security opportunity.

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Latest State Budget Raises Taxes on Californians and Ignores Voter Priorities

Jun 23, 2026 09:39AM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover

As Californians grapple with an affordability crisis touching nearly every aspect of daily life, they deserve a state budget that addresses their struggles.

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What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

Jun 02, 2026 10:25AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber?

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Remote Accessible Voting Available in Sacramento County

May 19, 2026 08:48AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voters can request and receive access to the Remote Accessible Vote by Mail (RAVBM) system.

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Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

May 12, 2026 09:31AM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes

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County Selects Inspector General

May 04, 2026 12:30PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a one-year agreement appointing Eric Kane as Inspector General, ensuring continuity of independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office while the County evaluates long-term options for the position. The contract begins May 1 and extends through April 30, 2027.

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Office Tours and Election Observation Available

May 04, 2026 12:07PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

For those interested in learning more about how the complex processes of elections work, tours and opportunities to observe are offered by the Voter Registration and Elections office.

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Accessing My Voter Portal (MVP)

May 04, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

My Voter Portal (MVP) is a dynamic online tool that allows voters to access their voter registration history, view ballot status and voting participation history.

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Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Locations Posted

May 04, 2026 11:53AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the list of Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center locations for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election on the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov.

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Assembly Republicans Demand Special Session to Combat California’s $180 Billion Fraud Epidemic

Apr 21, 2026 10:14AM ● By Megan Barth, California Globe

Are California Democrats ‘Complicit or Complacent?’

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California Farm Bureau Celebrates Passage of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Mar 17, 2026 11:12AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass commented today on the House Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

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National Grange Marks Passage of the MCED Act

Mar 03, 2026 12:30PM ● By National Grange News Release

A Major Milestone in Closing Rural Cancer Health Disparities

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Delta Counties Urge Stewardship Council to Reject DWR Delta Tunnel

Mar 03, 2026 12:22PM ● By Delta Counties Coalition News Release

Pat Hume, member of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, recently issued the following statement on behalf of the Delta Counties of Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano and Yolo regarding the Delta Stewardship Council’s hearing on appeals of the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) consistency certification for the Delta Conveyance Project (Delta Tunnel)

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Bera Secures Over $14M in Community Project Funding

Feb 23, 2026 04:30PM ● By Representative Ami Bera News Release

Recently, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $14,046,000 in Community Project Funding to support 14 projects across California’s Sixth Congressional District.

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United Ways Host Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum

Feb 23, 2026 03:35PM ● By United Way News Release

Nine United Way chapters across the state of California are bringing qualified candidates for governor to Sacramento on March 23 for the United Way Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum: Voices of Californians.

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Assembly Democrats Refuse to Stop a Double Tax on Drivers

Feb 09, 2026 04:07PM ● By Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

Lawmakers vote against stopping a per-mile driving tax from being added on top of the gas tax

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Capital Caucus Members Elect Inaugural Leadership Team

Feb 04, 2026 08:59AM ● By Capital Caucus News Release

The Capital Caucus announced Jan. 28 that its members have elected the new Sacramento-based regional caucus’s first leadership team.

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California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Jan 20, 2026 12:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.

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Late December Storms Deliver Much-Needed Water Supply

Jan 05, 2026 05:44PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station.

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Small Business Leaders Comment on Jobs Report

Dec 23, 2025 11:35AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

33 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November.

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SacRT Secures Over $126 Million to Advance Transit, Housing, Climate Goals

Dec 16, 2025 11:33AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

he Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it has been awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program.

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Board Approves Flexible Housing Pool to Address Homelessness

Dec 16, 2025 10:04AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On Dec. 9, the Board of Supervisors approved a multi-year plan to launch a Flexible Housing Pool (FHP).

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Legislative Updates and Brunch at the Lunch Bunch

Nov 12, 2025 10:36AM ● By Seth Henderson

Assemblymember Josh Hoover Shares Community Updates with Brunch Attendees

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Sacramento Superior Court Bench Selects Kelly Sullivan as CEO

Nov 10, 2025 04:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court judges have selected Kelly Sullivan, the court’s chief deputy executive officer, to serve as the next court executive officer (CEO) on Oct. 16.

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Tunnel to Towers Races Through Sacramento

Nov 04, 2025 10:50AM ● By Abbey Wicks

On Nov. 1, about 300 participants ran in Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s fifth annual 5k Run & Walk in William Land Park.

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces More Than 5.4 Million California Voters Signed Up to Track Their Ballots

Oct 30, 2025 09:53AM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced today that more than 5.4 million California voters have signed up to track their ballots.

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