Democrats Pass Newsom’s Reckless Storage Mandate out of Committee

SACRAMENTO – Today, Legislative Democrats passed Newsom’s reckless refinery storage mandate out of committee, something his own Energy Commission warned could cause price spikes and gas shortages. Even the Governors of Arizona and Nevada wrote a letter to Newsom warning against his proposal. “By passing this bill, Democrats are going…

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Gallagher Applauds Request for Major Disaster Declaration for the Park Fire

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) applauded California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to assist with the recovery from this summer’s Park Fire. If granted, the Major Disaster Declaration would unlock access to federal assistance including FEMA Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs, U.S. Small Business Administration…

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Democrats Back High Gas Prices, Reject Republican Bills to Bring Down Costs

“Californians pay the highest gas prices in the country, and Democrats are flat-out refusing to do anything about it.” SACRAMENTO – Assembly Democrats have announced their agenda for the special session on gas prices, and apparently anything that will actually lower costs is off the table. Setting just three bills…

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Republicans Host Press Conference Discussing their Plan to Lower Gas Prices

SACRAMENTO – This afternoon, ahead of the special session on gas prices, business owners, local mayors and Assembly Republicans hosted a press conference discussing real solutions to lower gas prices and keep California affordable. Assembly Republican proposals include, among other things, suspending the gas tax, exempting gas from Cap-and-Trade, and…

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