Bill aiming to protect Central Valley taxpayers passes State Senate, heads to Assembly

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Sen. Melissa Hurtado’s legislative package aiming to boost tax protections has advanced through the California State Senate and is now headed to the State Assembly for consideration. The package, dubbed the 2026 Valley Taxpayers Protection Plan, focuses on lowering tax costs for valley families, strengthening public safety, supporting economic growth in [...]