Immediate Action is Needed Gas Prices are Rising Again
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
Gas prices are rising again and Californians need relief. Completely eliminating our highest-in-the-nation gas tax would be an important step,...
Missing Indigenous People
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
San Diego County has more tribal governments than any other county in the nation. Since these communities are all located...
Water, Water, Everywhere…
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
In 2014 voters approved a $7.5 billion water bond, which included $2.7 billion for construction of new dams and reservoirs. Unfortunately,...
State Assembly Committee Assignments for 2023
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
Most business of the Legislature is conducted by committees. Committees have jurisdiction over specific policy areas, and usually have a Democratic...
California’s Budget – The Debate Begins
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
Last week, the Governor introduced his proposed budget for the coming Fiscal Year. The final budget must be approved by the...
Governors’ EV Mandate Will Challenge California’s Electrical Grid
As a Labor Day Weekend heat wave descends on Southern California, we will undoubtedly see a strain on the electrical grid as residents seek...
80 Assemblymembers and 40 Senators back to Work in Sacramento
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
On January 4, 80 Assemblymembers and 40 Senators returned to Sacramento for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Hundreds of bills will be...
Senator Grove Responds to Newsom’s State Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO —Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) responds to Governor Newsom’s 2023-24 state budget proposal:
"Governor Newsom’s budget is a band aid on the damage that his...
A Beautiful Capitol Christmas Tradition
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
Holiday celebrations began in the State Capitol in1869. Though the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington DC is well-known, many...
New Laws for the New Year 2023
By Assemblymember Marie Waldron
Bills passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor usually go into effect on January 1st of the following year....






























