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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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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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Senate Republicans Stand with Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Against Tax Increases

Jul 15, 2026 09:00AM ● By California State Republicans News Release

California Senate Republicans welcomed reports on June 25 that negotiations between legislative leaders and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association have resulted in an agreement to preserve California's longstanding Proposition 13 taxpayer protections by maintaining the two-thirds vote requirement for local special tax increases.

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Senate Budget Vice Chair Niello Reacts to Gov. Newsom’s Fake ‘Balanced’ Budget

Jul 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By Office of Sen. Roger Niello News Release

On June 29, Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks), vice chair of the Senate Budget Committee, criticized the latest round of budget bills passed on the Senate Floor as another step in the majority party’s fake budget process and a failure to address Californians’ basic needs.

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Council Adopts Objective Residential Design Standards

Jun 17, 2026 09:39AM ● By John McCallum

At its June 2 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending and updating the city’s single-family residential design standards.

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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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You’ve Voted! What’s Next?

May 18, 2026 05:00PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

oters can use the My Voter Portal (MVP) to check the status of their voted ballot.

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Cast Your Vote

May 13, 2026 10:26AM ● By MPG Staff

With the primary election approaching on Tuesday, June 2, Elk Grove residents will have several options for how they can cast their ballots, whether that is voting in person or dropping off a completed mail ballot.

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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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Senate Committee Rejects Bill Excluding Sex Offenders From Elderly Parole

Apr 29, 2026 09:17AM ● By Office of State Sen. Roger Niello News Release

In California, incarcerated people who are 50 years and older and who have served at least 20 years of their sentence are eligible for California's Elderly Parole Program. There are a few exceptions, but sexual offenses are not one of those exceptions.

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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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Council Gets Reports on Measure R Funds, Military Equipment Usage

Apr 14, 2026 05:33PM ● By John McCallum

Police funding and equipment usage were two items the Galt City Council dealt with at its April 7 meeting, beginning with a report on Measure R.

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Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

Apr 08, 2026 11:03AM ● By California Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics and, on March 26, Assembly Republicans announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state.

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Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

Apr 08, 2026 11:03AM ● By California Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

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Coffee Talk with Doris Matsui

Apr 01, 2026 11:37AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photo by Idaly Valencia

Congresswoman Weighs Political Priorities, Re-election

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Coffee Talk with Doris Matsui

Apr 01, 2026 11:37AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photo by Idaly Valencia

Congresswoman Weighs Political Priorities, Re-election

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Sacramento Metro Chamber Celebrates 25-Year Chamber Industry Milestone for President and CEO Robert Heidt

Mar 26, 2026 03:07PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce News Release

This month, Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO Robert Heidt marks an impressive milestone – 25 years of service in the chamber industry.

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Niello Appointed as a State Allocation Board Member

Mar 24, 2026 04:13PM ● By Office of State Sen. Roger Niello News Release

Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has been appointed as a member of the State Allocation Board by Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón.

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Niello Appointed as a State Allocation Board Member

Mar 24, 2026 04:13PM ● By Office of State Sen. Roger Niello News Release

Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has been appointed as a member of the State Allocation Board by Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón.

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Council OKs Personnel Realignment, Commission Appointment

Mar 24, 2026 04:09PM ● By John McCallum

Personnel matters, commission appointments and a donation were the highlights of a light March 17 Galt City Council meeting.

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Council OKs Personnel Realignment, Commission Appointment

Mar 24, 2026 04:09PM ● By John McCallum

Personnel matters, commission appointments and a donation were the highlights of a light March 17 Galt City Council meeting.

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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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Niello, Jones Introduce Energy and Gasoline Affordability, Accountability Legislation

Mar 11, 2026 12:07PM ● By Office of State Sen. Roger Niello News Release

On March 2, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) and Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) announced the introduction of an electricity and gasoline affordability legislative package aimed at increasing transparency, oversight, and accountability at the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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Council Approves City Branding Plan, Grizzly Hollow Repairs

Feb 25, 2026 10:34AM ● By John McCallum

How the city of Galt presents itself to residents, businesses and external audiences was the focus of a $120,000 contract adopted by the City Council at its Feb. 17 meeting.

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McCaffrey Middle School Students Stage Walkout

Feb 25, 2026 10:20AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Ahead of a planned student walkout, Galt Joint Unified Elementary School District Superintendent Lois Yount issued a letter Feb. 19 to students and families emphasizing student safety and outlining district expectations.

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Planning Commission Approves Galt Ranch

Feb 18, 2026 11:37AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

City Hall was packed Feb. 12 as residents filled the chambers and lobby for a Planning Commission meeting focused on the proposed Galt Ranch commercial center, a project that prompted extensive public comment from more than 20 speakers.

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City Releases District Map for Elections

Feb 18, 2026 11:14AM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt released an updated City Council district map in its latest newsletter as part of the transition to district-based elections ahead of the 2026 general election.

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Newsom Signs Bill That Strips Veterans of Choice, Delays Access to Earned Benefits

Feb 16, 2026 12:57PM ● By Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez News Release

Feb. 10, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 694 (Archuleta), a measure promoted as “protecting Veterans,” but one that ultimately restricts their freedom to choose how they access earned disability benefits.

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Council Reduces Fees to Boost Multifamily, Infill Construction

Feb 11, 2026 10:54AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution at its Feb. 3 meeting reducing some construction fees in the hope it will spur developers to build more multifamily projects and residential units on smaller parcels in the city.

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