SACRAMENTO – Gavin Newsom’s employment policies are increasing costs on consumers, driving up prices and increasing inflation to no one’s surprise. A new report from the Employment Policies Institute found that the $20 an hour wage hike caused 98% of the restaurants surveyed to raise their prices, including major chains…

SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher released the following statement following Chevron’s announcement that it would relocate its headquarters from California to Texas: “This is an entirely predictable consequence of Gavin Newsom’s constant demonization of the companies California depends on for energy, jobs and tax revenue. As Californians continue…

CHICO – At a special luncheon at the 5th Street Steakhouse in Chico yesterday, Assemblyman James Gallagher celebrated the exceptional contributions of five distinguished women from Assembly District 3 with his annual Woman of the Year awards. “The dedication and impact of these women are truly inspiring and it’s an…

SACRAMENTO – This morning, the State Auditor recommended that the Legislature should increase penalties on repeat thieves. The audit found that for serial shoplifters – those who have committed theft four or more times – the rate of recidivism has jumped 14% since Prop. 47 made it easier to break…

SACRAMENTO – San Francisco nonprofits are giving out pipes, tin foil, and drug paraphernalia used to smoke fentanyl without accountability, according to a new article published by the San Francisco Chronicle. These products are often handed out without any effort to connect users with drug treatment resources. Even more outrageous…