SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that banned the use of race in college admissions:  “Treating people differently based on the color of their skin is wrong no matter what. Hiring and college admissions decisions should be…

Today, CalMatters highlighted the success Texas leaders have had in reducing homelessness by over 25% in the last 10 years. Meanwhile, in California, homelessness soared by 43%, despite spending 13x more per homeless person.  What’s the difference? California’s failure to build enough housing makes it outrageously expensive to get people off the street…

“Californians are getting ripped off.”  SACRAMENTO – Today, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher issued the following statement slamming the opaque, special interest giveaway that Democrats are calling a budget: “Our constituents pay some of the highest taxes in the nation, and for what? Democratic donors in Hollywood are getting a…

SACRAMENTO – Today, on a party-line vote, Assembly Democrats ensured California drivers will pay an extra $600 million next year by rejecting Republicans’ attempt to suspend the state’s upcoming gas tax increase. The 8% tax hike, which will take effect July 1, is a regressive penalty on drivers that will…

Days after Washington overtook California as the state with the most expensive gas in the country, Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats are working hard to reclaim the top spot.  While details of the state budget negotiations are still hazy, one thing is clear: Democrats are banking on an $600 million…