Assembly Republicans Announce Wildfire Prevention, Response & Recovery Legislation

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assembly Republicans announced a series of bills to improve California’s wildfire prevention, response and recovery efforts. The Republican proposals will streamline badly needed wildfire prevention projects, encourage residents to harden their homes against fire, hold people accountable for arson, looting or flying drones near fires, and help…

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Assembly GOP Leader James Gallagher Participates in Roundtable Discussion with President Trump on Wildfire Relief & Prevention

LOS ANGELES – Yesterday, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher participated in a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump and other leaders during a visit to wildfire-stricken areas of Southern California. The discussion focused on the devastating impact of the fires and the urgent need for more fire prevention measures to…

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Assembly Democrats Vote Down $1 Billion for Wildfire Prevention Funding

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assembly Republicans introduced a proposal for $1 billion in additional fire prevention funding. This was introduced as an amendment to the existing budget proposal that is only focused on aid to Los Angeles – but provides nothing to prevent future disasters. Despite the urgent need to address…

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Legislative Republicans to Hold Press Conference Calling for Action on Wildfires and Insurance

SACRAMENTO – Following Monday’s Assembly floor session, Legislative Republicans will hold a press conference calling for swift action to ramp up California’s wildfire prevention efforts and stabilize the state’s insurance market.  As wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, it has become apparent that the state must do more to defend…

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Gallagher Statement on Democrats’ Special Session Slush Fund Deal

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued the following statement on news that Governor Newsom and legislative Democrats have reached a deal to spend $50 million on an effort to “Trump-proof” California before the president-elect even takes office: “At a time when California should be laser…

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