MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Strickland, allies hold press conference in opposition to anti-transparency law, “Stop Nick Shirley Act”

Aug
22
2026
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Assembly Republican Leader Macedo, Assemblymember Tangipa, and Nick Shirley will attend the press conference

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) will lead a press conference on Wednesday, August 26, at the State Capitol in opposition to a law recently signed by Governor Newsom, “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” Assembly Republican Leader Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare), Assemblymember David Tangipa (R-Fresno), and Nick Shirley will join Senator Strickland at the press conference, which is expected to draw parents, families, and concerned citizens who also oppose the law. 

Click HERE to watch the press conference livestream.

WHO: 

  • Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) 

  • Assembly Republican Leader Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) 

  • Assemblymember David Tangipa (R-Fresno) 

  • Nick Shirley, Independent Journalist and Influencer 

  • Pastor Jack Hibbs, Founder & President of Real-Life Ministry, and a nationally syndicated TV & Radio host.

WHAT: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM: Press conference, Stop Nick Shirley Act (Assembly Bill 2624)

WHEN:  Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM (Press Conference)

WHERE: California State Capitol on the West Steps

WHY: Assembly Bill 2624 is an anti-transparency law that will have major implications for free speech, government accountability, and transparency. Accountability and transparency are essential to good government, and this law moves the state in the opposite direction.

Media: Please email communications director Jacqui Nguyen at Jacqui.Nguyen@sen.ca.gov or text her at (858) 999-7706 for interviews and details of the press conference.