California Senate Insurance Committee Lacks Leadership Amid Corruption Probe

Senator Susan Rubio denies allegations of bribery and illegal contributions as investigations stall her reappointment.

California's Senate Insurance Committee remains without a chair as a federal corruption probe implicates a figure matching Senator Susan Rubio's description.
Rubio, a Democrat, denies involvement in the investigation but has stepped down as chair of the committee, citing a desire to avoid fueling speculation.
Federal court documents allege 'Person 20' sought $240,000 in bribes and accepted $30,000 in illegal campaign contributions during Rubio's time on Baldwin Park's City Council.
Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire is awaiting further information from federal prosecutors before appointing a new chair, as wildfires worsen the state’s insurance crisis.
Republican Assemblymember Bill Essayli has called for legislative ethics committees to investigate the allegations independently of federal prosecutors.