Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) slammed Governor Newsom for signing into law Senate Bill X1-2, his measure that allows unelected bureaucrats to raise gas taxes: “It’s unbelievable that Governor Newsom wants to spend $10 million to raise gas taxes in the midst of a $22.5 billion budget …continue reading
California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson released the following statement after Gavin Newsom signed his new gas tax into law: “Despite bipartisan opposition, backroom negotiations that lacked transparency, and erasing time for public input or fiscal review, Gavin Newsom today gifted Californians with his new gas tax that they …continue reading
Frustrated that gas prices in California are the highest in the nation and $1.38/gallon above the national average? Democrats don’t care. In fact, Assembly Democrats joined Senate Democrats and Gavin Newsom in deciding prices aren’t high enough. After negotiating a deal behind closed doors and with little to no time …continue reading
Assembly Democrats voted unanimously to continue with Governor Gavin Newsom’s special legislative session to impose a new tax on gasoline. By opposing Assembly Republicans’ motion to end the special session, Democrats backed the Governor’s effort to deflect blame for high gas prices from the state’s taxes and regulations. While gas …continue reading
Senator Brian W. Jones (R-Santee) announced introducing three bills immediately upon being sworn into office. “Two of the biggest issues California is facing are skyrocketing homelessness and soaring unaffordable gas prices. On the campaign trail, I promised voters that I would tackle both issues on day one of my next …continue reading
Dear Editor, It’s disheartening, as inflation reached a new record in June, that Democratic candidates are choosing to stick by Joe Biden’s reckless spending policies that have caused the mess we are in. Democratic candidate Jay Chen has made clear he supports Joe Biden’s push to spend even more money …continue reading
With plenty of opportunities to give California drivers relief from high gas prices this summer, Legislative Democrats refused to act to suspend the state gas tax. Even worse, due to their inaction, the state gas tax increased 5.6% TODAY. “I hope you filled up your tank yesterday for the 4th …continue reading
California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson released the following statement in response to today’s annual gas tax increase, impacting every single Californian at the pump: “Gavin Newsom and California Democrats continue to fail Californians, doing nothing to prevent the state’s sky-high gas tax from increasing yet again. Democrats could …continue reading
Michelle Steel this week renewed her call to fully repeal the state’s gas tax, as the tax increased yet again on July 1, just as drivers hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. “The difference between Michelle and Jay on this issue couldn’t be more clear: Jay …continue reading
Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) gave Senate Democrats another opportunity to provide gas price relief with an amendment to fund a gas tax holiday. Democrats rejected the Republican effort, even as California drivers are paying $6.27 for a gallon of unleaded gas – nearly two dollars more than the national average. …continue reading
Rep. Michelle Steel joined Reps. Jay Obernolte (CA-08), David Valadao (CA-21) and members of the California Congressional Delegation to renew their call to Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the state’s gas tax, which is currently scheduled to increase by 3 cents on July 1. Their official request to the Governor …continue reading
As Michelle Steel continues her push to repeal California’s gas tax, Jay Chen refuses to say where he stands on Steel’s proposal to fully repeal the tax which is set to increase in just over a week. “It’s remarkable as Californians are paying the highest gas prices in the nation …continue reading
Today marks 100 days of inaction on Democrat promises to provide relief at the pump for California drivers. Senate Republicans have been calling for gas tax relief for months, and keeping the pressure on is paying off. Consumers are fed-up, and Democrats are scrambling to compensate with a ‘Hail Mary’ …continue reading