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As LA Wildfires Burn, Corruption Probe Left State Senates Insurance Committee Chair Vacant
A person matching Democratic Sen. Susan Rubios description is accused in federal court documents of soliciting bribes and illegal campaign contributions. Rubio, whos not been charged with a crime, denies the allegations, but shes no longer chair of the Senate Insurance Committee as investigations continue
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