# Update: CA Dems Advance "Stop Nick Shirley Act"!

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Podcast: [Reform California with Carl DeMaio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reform-california-with-carl-demaio-6226851)
Published: 2026-05-29T00:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

A few weeks ago, CA Dems introduced the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" to silence journalists who expose fraud. This week, the bill was brought to the Assembly Floor. It advanced to the State Senate, but here's how we can it from becoming law - LISTEN!

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