Senator Wilk Introduces Bill to Streamline Marriage License Process
Sacramento, CA – On Valentine’s Day Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) introduced a bill (SB 489) that would give cities more authority to issue marriage licenses. “Valentine’s Day felt like the perfect time to introduce this bill and simplify the marriage license process,” said Senator Wilk. “Instead of having to drive practically all the way down […]
Read More →California Senate Republicans Introduce “Save Our Hospitals” Bill
Measure Comes in Response to Attorney General Bonta Shutting Down the Only Hospital in Madera County, Endangering Rural Residents Across the State Sacramento, CA –Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) and Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) introduced Senate Bill 774, the “Save Our Hospitals” bill, to help prevent nonprofit community hospitals from closing their doors. The bill is jointly […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Natural Gas, Oil, & The California Public Utilities Commission
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – For years California has had the nation’s highest energy costs. Recent price increases for natural gas have added to the misery, and have led to renewed interest in the California Public Utilities Commission, which has held hearings on the price increases under its authority to regulate and oversee utilities. The CPUC was […]
Read More →California Legislative Republicans Secure Victory For Families With Exemption of Tax Refund At Federal Level
Millions of Californians No Longer Have to Worry about Being Taxed for the Middle Class Tax Refunds Sacramento, CA -the IRS issued guidance on state tax payments that affirms Californians will not have to count the Middle Class Tax Refund as income on their federal tax filings. The move comes after California Senate and Assembly Republicans formally […]
Read More →Senate Minority Leader Jones Requests Audit
Disastrous State Contractor poorly overseeing sexually violent predators Jones’s Campaign Promises Made and Promises Kept Sacramento, CA -Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) announced his request that the Joint Legislative Audit Committee authorize an audit of Liberty Healthcare’s long-running exclusive contract to manage the Sexually Violent Predator Conditional Release Program (SVP CONREP) currently overseen […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Safety is Government’s Responsibility
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – Public safety should be government’s top priority. That’s why I’m supporting a new legislative initiative in Sacramento that will enhance public safety by restoring felony penalties for many crimes now plaguing California. Obviously, serious crimes demand serious consequences. One day last week, Border Patrol agents seized fentanyl, cocaine and heroin valued […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Health Care Access
Sacramento, CA – Last week, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced California has received approval from the federal government to become the first state in the nation to allow specific physical and behavioral health care services for people incarcerated in state prisons to access California’s Medi-Cal system 90 days prior to their […]
Read More →Senator Nguyen’s Measure Increases Accountability In Early Prisoner Release Programs
Following tragic murder of Selma police officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr., Senate Minority Caucus Chair Janet Nguyen doubles down on effort to fix broken program. Sacramento, CA -Saying there is an “urgent and immediate” need to bring accountability for California’s early release of prisoners, Senate Minority Caucus Chair Janet Nguyen (R-Huntington Beach) will introduce legislation that would require […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Water, Water, Everywhere
Assemblymember Marie Waldron -In 2014 voters approved a $7.5 billion water bond, which included $2.7 billion for construction of new dams and reservoirs. Unfortunately, few projects are underway, or even being planned. Our largest dams and reservoirs were built before 1979, most between 1945 and 1968, when our population was less than half its current […]
Read More →California Senate Republicans Urge Immediate Action to Alleviate Costs of Rising Natural Gas Prices
Sacramento, CA – For months California families have seen their natural gas bills dramatically rising. This month, those bills shockingly skyrocketed due to higher demand and tighter supplies for natural gas on the West Coast. Utility bills already strain the budgets of many struggling Californians who are dealing with the high costs of living in this state, […]
Read More →California Senate Announces Robust 2023 Legislative Priorities
Sacramento, CA -California Senate Republicans Announce Robust 2023 Legislative Priorities to Fix California. Joined by California families, homeless advocates, and small business owners who have been severely impacted by Sacramento Democrats’ misguided policies, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) and members of the California Senate Republican Caucus announced their legislative priorities which aim to cut […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Committee Assignments For 2023
Assemblymember Marie Waldron – Most business of the Legislature is conducted by committees. Committees have jurisdiction over specific policy areas, and usually have a Democratic chair and Republican vice chair. Most legislation must pass several committees before a final vote on the Assembly floor. This session, Assembly Speaker Rendon has appointed me to six standing […]
Read More →California Senate Republicans Outline 2023 Legislative Priorities
Cut Costs, ACT on Homelessness, Tackle Crime, and More Sacramento, CA –Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) and members of the California Senate Republican Caucus will hold a press conference to unveil their 2023 legislative priorities to fix California. WHO: WHAT: California Senate Republicans will hold a press conference to announce legislative priorities to act […]
Read More →Leader Jones Chairwoman Nguyen’s Joint Statement on Lunar New Year Mass Shooting in Monterey Park
Sacramento, CA – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) and Senate Minority Caucus Chairwoman Janet Nguyen (R-Huntington Beach) issued the following statement: “In what should have been a weekend filled with smiles and laughter for the Lunar New Year, we are now mourning a senseless tragedy. “The California Senate Republican Caucus is praying for the families, victims, and […]
Read More →Senate Minority Leader Jones Announces Deactivation of TikTok Accounts Amid National Security Concerns
Sacramento, CA – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) and members of his California Senate Republican Caucus today announced the deactivation of the leader’s TikTok account as well as the TikTok account used by the caucus. Top national security officials in the Biden Administration are sounding the alarm about TikTok and its China-based parent […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -California’s Budget – The Debate Begins
Assemblymember Marie Waldron Last week, the Governor introduced his proposed budget for the coming Fiscal Year. The final budget must be approved by the Legislature no later than June 15th, and must be signed into law by June 30th. The new 2023-2024 Fiscal Year begins July 1st. Budget bright spots include funding for mental health […]
Read More →Republicans React: 2023-24 Proposed Budget is Not Sustainable
Sacramento, CA -Senate Budget Vice Chair, Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) and Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) react to the announcement of Governor Newsom’s 2023-24 proposed budget today. “California’s assumption of unending higher revenue, combined with overspending on misguided priorities, led the state down the path to the deficit we have today. And this is […]
Read More →First Vietnamese American Senator Selected as California Senate Minority Caucus Chair
First Vietnamese American Senator Janet Nguyen Selected as California Senate Minority Caucus Chair Sacramento, CA – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) announced that the California Senate Republican Caucus has unanimously selected Senator Janet Nguyen (R-Huntington Beach) to serve as the California Senate Minority Caucus Chair. “Janet has my full support as the new Caucus Chair,” said […]
Read More →California Senate Republicans Outline Critical Budget Priorities to Fix California
Sacramento, CA -With the state facing a massive budget shortfall of $25 billion, members of the California Senate Republican Caucus want to ensure that the 2023-2024 budget proposal is focused on ‘spending smarter instead of spending more’ without negatively impacting California families. Senate Republican Budget Committee Vice-Chair Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) and Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) delivered a budget […]
Read More →Top 10 Failures of Governor Newsom As Second Term Begins
Sacramento, CA -With the inauguration of Governor Gavin Newsom’s second term to take place this morning, the California Senate Republican Caucus shares a list of the governor’s top 10 failures that have impacted families under his dismal leadership. Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) released the following statement: “The governor of a state with […]
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