TULARE, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) presented a ceremonial check to the Tulare City Fire Station celebrating $1 million the Senator secured in the state budget for public safety equipment, specifically for Tulare City Fire Station to purchase a new fire engine.

“It was a privilege to join community members, firefighters and local leaders in celebrating this important budget win for public safety that will empower our first responders to continue meeting the city’s needs for generations to come,” said Senator Hurtado.

HANFORD, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) joined City of Hanford, residents, leaders and first responders for a ceremonial check presentation celebrating $1 million the Senator secured in the state budget for public safety equipment, specifically for the Hanford Fire Department to purchase fire engines.

AVENAL, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) joined City of Avenal residents and leaders for a community celebration of the $1 million the Senator secured in the state budget for public safety equipment and facilities maintenance for the city’s police department and veterans hall.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) has announced the revamp of her website to facilitate residents of Senate District Sixteen directly submitting bill ideas for consideration during the legislative session from January 3, 2024, to August 31, 2024.

Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement on Governor Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 State Budget:

Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) commends the United States Department of Agriculture for considering revisions to its foreign land reporting form with the aim of capturing more information on long-term leases and the impacts of foreign ownership on farmers.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) joins the Tejon Indian Tribe, Kern County residents, and community partners in celebrating the groundbreaking of the Tribe’s Resort Hotel and Casino Project in Kern County. The Tejon Tribe’s Project will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy through the creation of thousands of permanent jobs, in addition to venue space for tourism and conferences.

WASCO, CA – Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains (D-Bakersfield) and Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) joined City of Wasco residents and leaders for a community celebration of the $5 million the legislators secured in the state budget for police services.