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Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil calls on Insurance Commissioner to Reject FAIR Plan Rate Hike

October 20, 2025 4:34 pmOctober 20, 2025 4:36 pm

Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) is calling on Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to reject the proposed 35.8% rate hike by the California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan. While California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has enjoyed a full travel schedule...

A Critical Lifeline for Rural California Just Got More Expensive

February 24, 2025 6:42 amFebruary 24, 2025 6:43 am

Americans and the small businesses they support have long relied on the United States Postal Service for affordable mail and package delivery. However, recent price hikes now threaten to make package delivery less affordable, impacting businesses and their customers nationwide....