Senator Aanestad to a legislative measure that seeks to establish a unique, preferential Medi-Cal reimbursement requirement for a new nonprofit hospital in Los Angeles County. It's an arrangement that could cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars and put Senator Aanestad's rural hospitals at risk of losing limited Medi-Cal funding...

 

Senator Aanestad issues a dramatic and public speech in defense of Arizona's SB 1070 on the Senate Floor

Senator Aanestad talks about the defeat of SB 1267 in Senate Labor Committee. His measure would have given business owners a 48 hour window to comply with the California State Labor Code – without the threat of crippling fines.

# Senator Aanestad listens to the concerns of business owners and other residents during a job loss hearing in Santa Paula, CA

Senator Sam Aanestad pays tribute to the 2009 Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Champion and Delta Valley Conference Champion Nevada Union Miner Football team on the Senate Floor. After a season-opening loss – the Miners ran off 12 straight wins to capture the Sac-Joquin Section Division I crown.

Senator Aanestad states his opposition to SB 810 on the Senate Floor during a wide ranging debate over the issue of Universal healthcare coverage in California.

Senator Aanestad explains why he was the lone no vote on AB 1714 - which authorized a $20 million settlement payment to kidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard. (5.0 MB)

Senator Aanestad talks about the legislative efforts undertaken by the State of Arizona in response to illegal immigration on Lifeline With Craig Roberts (8.6 MB)

Senator Aanestad talks about his opposition to the "Crash Tax" adopted by some California cities on "Lifeline with Craig Roberts." (8.4 MB)

Senator Aanestad discusses a bill designed to end free parking in California, SB 518, on the "Lifeline with Craig Roberts" Show (14.8 MB)

"Choice & Lower Costs" (122 KB)

"Other States Protected" (189 KB)

Senator Aanestad attends groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Shasta County Veterans Home

Senator Aanestad attends groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Shasta County Veterans Home

Senator Aanestad attends groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Shasta County Veterans Home

Senator Aanestad interviewed with Eric Hogue during a remote broadcast at the Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento

Senator Aanestad conducts an interview with Eric Hogue on the KTKZ Capitol Hour

Senator Aanestad recognized the outstanding work of Tim Crews during the annual California Newspaper Publishers Association Legislative Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

Senator Aanestad presented a special resolution to the publisher of the Sacramento Valley Mirror, for his selection as the California Newspaper Publishers Association's Justus F. Craemer 2009 Newspaper Executive of the Year.

Senator Aanestad and his wife, Susan, at President Ronald Reagan's Rancho del Cielo located in Santa Barbara

Senator Aanestad escorts Governor Schwarzenegger to the Assembly Floor during the Governor's State of the State Address to the Legislature.

Senator Aanestad discusses the state budget and other issues during a live interview on "Talking Things Over with Bob Harlan" on North State radio station AM 1600 KUBA.

Senator Aanestad listens to testimony during the Wildfire Summit "California Burns." Congressman Wally Herger (R-Chico) is to Senator Aanestad’s right.

Senator Aanestad testifies during the Wildfire Summit "California Burns." Assemblymember Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield), Chair of the Legislative Rural Caucus, is to Senator Aanestad’s left. Congressman Wally Herger (R-Chico) is to Senator Aanestad’s right.

Senator Aanestad urges the Legislature to restore cuts in Medi-Cal provider rates during a "Flower Power" news conference.

Senator Aanestad prepares to tour the front lines of the Shasta-Trinity Lightening Complex wildfire with Congressman Wally Herger and California National Guard Sgt. Joshua Esquiuel.

Senator Aanestad attends a briefing on the Shasta-Trinity Lightening Complex wildfire with Congressman Herger, Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko (left) and Shasta County Administrator Larry Lees (right).

Senator Aanestad tours the front lines of the Shasta-Trinity Lightening Complex wildfire.

Senator Aanestad speaks with Butte College President Diana Van Der Ploeg about the status of the Humboldt Wildire. The Butte College Campus was transformed into a CAL FIRE command center during the fire, housing thousands of firefighters and equipment.

Senator Aanestad views homes in Paradise that were lost to the Humboldt Wildfire.

Senator Aanestad and CAL FIRE Specialist Mary Ann Aldrich speak with Paradise homeowners Robert and Judy Rojo, who nearly lost their home in the Humboldt Wildfire.

Senator Aanestad tours the Butte County community of Paradise with CAL FIRE Division Chief Bob Wallen following the Humboldt Wildfire.