Opinion: A Lot to Like in Newsom’s Budget, But California’s Fiscal Challenges Persist
Gov. Gavin Newsom just released his “May revise,” which updates the preliminary budget he released…
Opinion: Independent Contractors—and Our California Economy—Are at Risk
Are you a real estate agent, salon worker, trucker or lawyer? Do you work in…
Opinion: California Is Wise to Save Its Surplus for an Inevitable ‘Rainy Day’
California appears to be flush with cash. Last November, the Legislative Analyst’s office reported a…
Waldron Leads Assembly Republicans, Increasing San Diego’s Legislative Clout
The Republican caucus in the state Assembly unanimously selected Marie Waldron from Escondido on Thursday…
Brian Jones Headed to State Senate, Tasha Boerner Hovarth to Assembly
Former Assemblymember Brian Jones was elected to the state Senate while Encinitas City Councilmember Tasha…
Opinion: Changing Outdated Laws Makes Lilac Fire Recovery Easier
Last December’s Lilac Fire that devastated 4,100 acres in parts of my district destroyed over…
Opinion: No One Can Live on The 55-Gallons-a-Day Water Limit California Is Imposing
So can you live on 55 gallons of water a day? No one can. But…
Opinion: California Can Have Better Roads Without Higher Taxes
Even before the recent increase, Californians were paying some of the highest gasoline taxes in…
Opinion: Assembly Bill 1983 Will Increase Safety at California Schools
School safety has to be our first priority. That’s why I introduced Assembly Bill 1983…
Opinion: The Surprising Rise of The Craft Beer Economy in North County
When we think about major San Diego economic drivers, we look to the military, tourism,…
Opinion: Deadly Valley Fever a ‘Silent Epidemic’ in California
Valley Fever is in our soil and the very air we breathe. Since 2011, confirmed…
Opinion: California Must Preserve Proposition 13 to Protect Homeowners
As your Assemblymember, I work hard in Sacramento to fight taxes, fees and overreaching regulations.…
Opinion: Don’t Let Legal Marijuana Increase California Highway Deaths
California’s new law legalizing the use of recreational marijuana went into effect Jan. 1. Hopefully,…
Opinion: We Must Change the Culture of Sexual Harassment in Sacramento
Last month 140 legislators, staffers, consultants and lobbyists signed a letter declaring that there is…
