Gas Prices Begin Rising Again Amid Global Oil Market Uncertainty

Gas prices are moving higher again after weeks of declines, with AAA reporting the national average for regular gasoline increased this week as uncertainty continues surrounding global oil markets. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline reached $3.84, up about 5 cents... Read More.

California Education Budget Includes Record Per-Pupil Funding, Teacher Programs and Student Support Investments

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California’s 2026-27 state budget, which includes several major investments in public education, including increased per-pupil funding, support programs for students with additional needs, and funding aimed at strengthening the educator workforce. California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond discussed... Read More.

Wildfire Watch Goes to Space: New Satellites Aim to Spot Fires Faster

California’s fight against wildfires is reaching into space. Three new satellites designed to detect wildfires from orbit have successfully launched, marking the beginning of a new technology system that could help fire agencies identify and respond to fires faster. The project, known as FireSat, was... Read More.

Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Sacramento – Caltrans announced today that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will help improve safety on the state highway system. Caltrans analyzes a wide variety... Read More.

USDA Announces Lawfare Partnership with SBA to Shield Producers, Ranchers, and Small Businesses from Weaponized Regulation

Ending abusive government overreach. Protecting farmers, families, private property, and small businesses. ________________________________________ (Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to combat weaponized regulatory and enforcement... Read More.