When it comes to politics, it’s not surprising for a member of a minority party to feel ignored or dismissed.
But a couple of months into the new legislative session, some Republican state legislators from Southern California have already made their frustrations known — and they’re finding workarounds to make their voices heard.
Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, and Assemblymember Kate Sanchez, R-Rancho Santa Margarita, recently launched an informal Hispanic caucus because Republicans are barred from joining the California Latino Legislative Caucus, a group that’s officially recognized by the legislature and whose members determine priorities that set the caucus’ legislative agenda. The caucus describes itself as “one of the most influential organizations within the State Legislature.”
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