Rules tightened after GOP push to stop deportation defense for convicted criminals SACRAMENTO — In February, Assembly Democrats rejected Republican amendments that would have stopped taxpayer-funded legal aid from going to undocumented immigrants convicted of serious or violent crimes. During floor debate, Republicans, led by Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo (R-Corona), forced…
Democratic legislators block votes; fail to fund Prop 36 adequately Sacramento, Calif. – As sure as the swallows return to San Juan Capistrano each year, Democratic legislators in California have again enacted their annual unbalanced budget that borrows and spends its way to years of deficits. With bipartisan opposition, Senate…
Public safety measure left unfunded despite backing from every county in California SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom’s May budget revision proposes zero dollars for Proposition 36. Assembly Republicans held a press conference today demanding that change. Prop. 36 passed with nearly 70 percent of the vote and in all 58…
Democrats Had the Chance to Help. They Voted No. SACRAMENTO — During #CostOfLivingWeek, Assembly Republicans took the fight to the floor, demanding action on a slate of bills to cut costs for California families. The Sacramento Bee made it clear: “Republicans in California’s deep blue Assembly are calling out their…
Democrats stalled. Republicans are taking the lead on real solutions. SACRAMENTO — Assembly Republicans today launched Cost of Living Week to expose the failed policies driving up prices across California and to demand action that delivers real relief for working families. Legislative Democrats promised to fix the state’s affordability crisis,…