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California Lawmaker Advocates for Bill to Enhance Bear Management and Public Safety

Thursday, April 17

In response to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) release of its updated Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R–Alturas) is calling for swift passage of her bill, AB 1038, to align state policy with the science-backed conservation efforts... Read More.

California Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Recognize New State Symbol

Saturday, February 22

California could soon have an unusual new state symbol—Bigfoot. Assemblyman Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa) recently introduced Assembly Bill 666, which, if passed, would designate Bigfoot as California’s official state cryptid.Cryptids are creatures whose existence is debated due to a lack of scientific evidence, but... Read More.

California Halts Gas Price Hike Amid Public and Lawmaker Pushback

Friday, February 21

The California Air Resources Board's decision to halt a planned increase in gas prices through an amendment to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard fee has been met with approval from some lawmakers and residents. Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Vice Chair of the Senate Energy,... Read More.