Press Releases

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymembers Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) and Central Valley Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom introduced legislation to require that wine labeled as “American” be made from 100 percent American-grown winegrapes. Current federal standards allow up to 25 percent of wine labeled “American” to be sourced from imported bulk wine produced outside the United States.

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Anaheim, CA – Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, a member of California’s Agriculture Committee, represented the Central Valley during a main stage conversation at the American Farm Bureau national convention where she had an opportunity to highlight San Joaquin County agriculture, and share her journey to the California State Legislature.

“Speaking with farmers from across the country, it was clear

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Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom has released her 2025 Year in Review, highlighting a year of legislative action, community impact, and record state investments across San Joaquin County.

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your representative 
in the California State Assembly. From day one, we hit the ground running
to solve real problems for working families and bring state resources...

Sacramento, CA – Six laws authored by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom during her first year in the California Legislature are set to take effect in 2026. The new statutes address foster youth protections, local job retention, wildfire preparedness, internet affordability, and fire safety concerns tied to lithium-ion batteries.

The laws taking effect include:

AB 899 – Supporting Local Jobs and CA-Made...

Stockton, CA – Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom today issued the following statement in response to the mass shooting in Stockton:

“I’m heartbroken by the violence and tragedy in Stockton and the senseless loss of life that has resulted from this. My heart is with the families experiencing unimaginable pain and with those who have been injured. These events are deeply traumatizing for our community...

Stockton, CA –Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom’s District Office has helped local residents recover more than $600,000 through free casework services.

With the cost of living rising faster than wages and San Joaquin County’s unemployment rate consistently above the state average, Asm. Rhodesia Ransom puts money back in her constituents’ pockets. The funds were recovered by cutting red tape with...

STOCKTON, CA – One year after the first detection of the invasive Golden Mussel near the Port of Stockton, Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Tracy) is reaffirming her commitment to protecting California’s water infrastructure, agriculture, and Delta communities.

The Golden Mussel, a freshwater species native to South America, was first discovered in October 2024 in San Joaquin County. Since then...

Stockton, CA – San Joaquin farmers, agricultural leaders, and community members gathered for the 40th Annual San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame Dinner, hosted by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton.

State Representative Rhodesia Ransom, a proud member of the State’s Agriculture Committee, joined...

Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom’s legislation, Assembly Bill 741, has been signed into law, closing a dangerous loophole that left foster youth at risk.

Under prior law, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers and staff were required to undergo fingerprinting and screening through the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) before working with children, and to renew that...

Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Tracy) has delivered a major win for the people of Mountain House with the Governor’s signature on SB 506, which officially adds the City of Mountain House to the Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority governing board, the group responsible for overseeing the Valley Link rail project.

The new law takes effect on January 1, 2026.

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