Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) released the following statement after a federal judge issued a written ruling citing that the plaintiffs will likely prevail on multiple grounds, including that SB 27 violates Article II of the United States Constitution. Signed into law by Governor Newsom in July, SB 27 …continue reading
The California Budget & Policy Center team is providing our “first look” analysis of the 2019-20 budget that was recently approved by the Legislature and signed by Governor Newsom. Our report – with updates supported by this week’s release of the official budget summary – includes analysis of several areas …continue reading
The Legislative Analyst’s Office has just published the following report: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision On May 9, 2019, Governor Newsom presented his first revised state budget proposal to the Legislature (this annual proposed revised budget is called the “May Revision”). The Governor’s revised budget package provides updates …continue reading
Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s housing plan that would withhold gas tax money for road repairs unless local communities meet certain conditions. “The Governor’s proposal to hold money for road repairs captive unless local governments meet his demands is a bait-and-switch …continue reading
Over the 4 years I have served in the State Senate, I have labored diligently to reduce the cost of housing in California so every person and family could afford a roof over their heads. That includes attempts to reform the California Environmental Quality Act, address infill constraints, and create …continue reading