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Senator McGuire’s bill cracking down on illegal timberland conversions to cannabis passes Senate committee

Sacramento, CA – Senator Mike McGuire’s legislation that extends the length of time CalFire investigators and local District Attorneys can prosecute rogue cannabis grows passed its first Senate committee.



Scathing state audit of Skilled Nursing Facilities confirms concerns of Assemblymember Wood and Senator McGuire

Audit finds significant deficiencies in quality of patient care and state oversight.



Senator McGuire advances critical state budget request to fund enhanced screening and counseling for opioid and meth addiction

Sacramento, CA – Senator Mike McGuire is fighting to secure millions that would allow California to implement a successful enhanced drug screening program, which has been proven to help combat drug addiction in other states. The funding would be focused on screening of opioid and methamphetamine addiction when patients see their doctors.



Watch Live - April 25 @ 12:30 p.m. - Senators McGuire and Dodd's Press Conference

Watch Senator McGuire and Senator Dodd's Press Conference.



Senators McGuire and Dodd’s fire insurance bills face powerful lobby in Committee vote Wednesday

Sacramento, CA – Last October, the lives of tens of thousands of North Bay residents were changed forever, when the North Bay Fire Storm destroyed over 6,000 homes, thousands of other businesses and structures burned down and dozens tragically passed away.



Senator McGuire’s Great Redwood Trail approved in Senate committee

World class destination trail system a big step closer to reality with bipartisan, unanimous support in committee.



Senator McGuire and First 5 come back together for Town Hall Update on Adverse Childhood Experiences

There’s more work ahead, but progress is being made to support Humboldt County’s youngest and most vulnerable residents.