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Senator Grove announces passage of ethical energy bills
Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) announced the passage of two bills to encourage the ethical use of energy in California.Senate Bill 1087, which passed the Senate Energy Committee by a 17-0 vote, aims to promote the production of environmentally responsible oil in California.Regarding the ethical use of cobalt in electric vehicles, Senator Grove emphasized, "Most of the cobalt used in electric vehicle batteries is mined by children in the Congo, some as young as 6 years old." She added, "At a bare minimum, I think we can all agree forced child labor is wrong....
Senator Grove announces school choice measure, flexible spending for flexible learning
Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is proud to announce Senate Bill 1203 and Senate Constitutional Amendment 9, companion measures that will establish the Education Flex Account Act of 2024. This forward-thinking legislation aims to improve K-12 education in California by providing parents and students with greater choice in selecting the school that best meets their educational needs."This legislation represents a critical step towards providing California families, including families with special education students, with the educational options they need and...