Assemblywoman Shannon Grove

Shannon Grove Comments on 2013 State Budget

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) today spoke out against the majority party’s state budget, which will appropriate $96.3 billion dollars in General Fund monies to government programs:

“This year’s budget is just what you would expect from legislation drafted by Democrats, with virtually no Republican input. No spending limit was set. No strong ‘rainy day’ fund was...
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Shannon Grove, Republicans Introduce Resolution Criticizing IRS For Targeting Political Groups

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Call on President, Congress to Conduct Fair and Transparent Review

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and fellow Assembly Republicans today introduced a resolution condemning the federal Internal Revenue Service’s alleged targeting of particular political groups. Assembly Joint Resolution 25 urges Congress and the President to conduct a comprehensive investigation into...
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Shannon Grove speaks out in strong support of Americans' Second Amendment rights

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 23:25:48 GMT

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove spoke out on the floor of the Assembly against AB 48, a bill to regulate ammunition sales. The measure would impose unprecedented, drastic restrictions on the transfer of ammunition and ban constitutionally-protected firearms components, and it would have devastating impacts on lawful ammunition vendors and shooting ranges.
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Shannon Grove speaks out against anti-fracking bill

Fri, 31 May 2013 19:02:34 GMT

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove disagrees passionately with AB 1323. This measure, intended to severely restrict fracking in California, would result in many lost jobs in Kern County.
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Shannon Grove Demands Closure of State Institutions Riddled with Abuse

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Calls on Brown Administration to initiate planning process for shuttering Developmental Centers

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) this week called for the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to pursue plans for closure of the state’s Developmental Centers, the state-run facilities charged with caring for individuals with developmental disabilities....
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California’s Pension System Shouldn’t Be The Next Federal Government Bailout

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Opinion Editorial co-authored by Assemblywoman Shannon Grove

and the Illinois Policy Institute

It is no secret that California has a pension problem. And it’s not going away. A 2010 study by the bipartisan Little Hoover Commission found that...
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Shannon Grove Votes to Defend Kern County Drillers Against State “Fracking” Moratorium

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) today voiced her strong opposition in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee for three bills that would halt hydraulic fracturing in California oil and natural gas wells for the foreseeable future. The three measures were passed out of the Committee by the Democrat Majority, with no Republican support.

“The oil and gas industry is one of the few economic...
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Grove Bill To Require Transparency in Cap-And-Trade Auctions Rejected

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

AB 245 would make state cap-and-trade entity abide by California open meeting law

SACRAMENTO – A proposal authored by Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) to inject transparency into the California Air Resources Board’s management of state cap-and-trade auctions was killed today in the Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization. Assembly Bill 245 would require Western...
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Shannon Grove Proposal to Reform “Cushy Landing Spot” for Termed-Out Legislators Fails Committee Vote

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

AB 363 would bar legislators from serving on the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board for two years after leaving office

SACRAMENTO – A measure intended to restore the public trust in state government, authored by Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), failed passage of the Assembly Insurance Committee today on a party-line vote, with no Democrats supporting the measure....
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Shannon Grove Measure To Expand Military Voting Rights Clears First Committee

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

AB 269 would ease restrictions on individuals casting ballots abroad

SACRAMENTO – A measure that expands voting rights to overseas military personnel, authored by Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), was approved by the Assembly Elections Committee today with unanimous bipartisan support. Assembly Bill 269 would allow the ballots of military service members and other...
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Shannon Grove presents a resolution proclaiming March 2013 as California Aerospace Month

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:16:44 GMT

Shannon Grove presents SCR 16 by Senator Steve Knight, proclaiming March 2013 as California Aerospace Month.
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Don't keep Californians in dark on cap and trade

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

This week is national Sunshine Week, an annual occasion dedicated to the pursuit of open and transparent government.

California implemented its own "sunshine" law several decades ago. The Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act mandates that state agencies conduct their business in a manner that promotes transparency and accountability in government activities. The purpose of the act was to give the public a seat at the table in the policy decision-making...
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Assemblywoman Shannon Grove Introduces “No Pension Bailout” Resolution

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT

AJR 10 would oppose a federal bailout of California’s pension system

SACRAMENTO - Assemblywoman Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has introduced Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 10, to oppose any attempt by the state of California to receive a federal bailout for our state debt.

“I am proposing this preemptive measure because I firmly believe that each state is responsible for their own fiscal...
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Shannon Grove honors Bob Otto as 32nd District Veteran of the Year

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:45:27 GMT

Lieutenant Bob Otto, a Korean War Veteran and cancer survivor, served 20 years with the Air Force and 30 years as a teacher in Bakersfield. He has taught at East Bakersfield High School for the last 26 years. Bob and his wife reside in Bakersfield.
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Shannon Grove Calls Democrat Majority Budget "Thievery"

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:36:48 GMT

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove spoke out against the California budget, criticizing the plan for "stealing from education" through massive automatic trigger cuts targeting school funding.
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Shannon Grove criticizes lack of transparency in California budget process

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:42:48 GMT

"...It's amazing to me that the budget is the most important responsibility we have... you've managed to pass coupon bills, 'justice for janitors' bills, car wash bills, pet licensing bills, but we have no language available to us on the budget?"
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Shannon Grove blasts SB 829 as unconstitutional attempt to limit local control

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:23:24 GMT

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove spoke out against SB 829, which would dramatically restrict the operations of charter cities like Bakersfield, Shafter and Ridgecrest by barring their use of state funds for public projects if the city limits the utilization of project labor agreements.
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Colleen McGauley honored as 32nd Assembly District Woman of the Year

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:47:20 GMT

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove honored Colleen McGauley as the 2012 Woman of the Year for the 32nd Assembly District. Ms. McGauley, the Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Kern County, was recognized at the annual Assembly ceremony at the State Capitol.
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Speaking in support of making California a "Purple Heart State"

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:02:14 GMT

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove speaking in support of ACR 11, which would make California a "Purple Heart State" and honor the service and sacrifce of our nation's men and women in uniform who have been wounded or killed while serving to protect the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans.
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The Bakersfield Rescue Mission

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:08:13 GMT

Assemblywoman Grove meets with volunteers at the Bakersfield Rescue Mission.
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