Just delivered a letter to Governor
@GavinNewsom
demanding transparency regarding his latest order.
Californians deserve an explanation of the information and data he is using to close specific sectors of our economy.
⬇️
There are times as a Senator when I take great pride in my votes & actions. While I am disgusted by this legislation, I was proud to stand with my Senate Republican colleagues on behalf of families, parents, & children to vote against
#SB145
& to help
#SaveOurChildren
.
#CALeg
CALLING ALL CALIFORNIANS: Pay attention to what is happening in the State Senate tonight.
Senate Democrats just voted to limit debate on bills— in turn limiting the voices of the 11 million Californians that the minority party represents.
This should concern you.
#CALeg
Honored to be invited by POTUS
@realDonaldTrump
to participate in the signing ceremony of the
#USMCA
.
Thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership on this historic deal.
@WhiteHouse
53% of Californians consider fleeing CA, just like
@elonmusk
.
@benshapiro
summarizes it perfectly: California "has made it nearly impossible to do business, between their absurd regulatory climate, their insane tax rates & the declining quality of life."
Pop Quiz: In California, $350 is equal to:
(𝐚) one week’s unemployment check for millions of California workers
(𝐛) the cost of Gavin Newsom’s dinner at Napa’s French Laundry restaurant
(𝐜) both of the above.
🚨 NEW this morning: 100 state legislative leaders from all 50 states have written to Congress urging a prompt, thorough, and fair hearing process for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Read their letter:
.
@benshapiro
is not alone.
5️⃣3️⃣% of Californians have considered fleeing the state
One-party rule has plagued this state for far too long
We will keep fighting for everyday Californians because
#CADeservesBetter
!
💪
Many California families are filling the hallways and surrounding the Capitol to ask Governor Newsom to veto
#SB276
.
I voted NO along with all my Senate Republican colleagues.
#CaLeg
Your daily reminder that it’s been 194 days since
@GavinNewsom
declared a state of emergency in California.
Since then:
⚫️18,000 Felons Released
🔴5 Million Californians Unemployed
⚫️400 Laws Unilaterally Changed by Newsom
🔴14,100 Businesses Closed for Good
#CADeservesBetter
.
@realDonaldTrump
followed through with his commitment to bring more water to our Valley!
@USBR
&
@SecBernhardt
released their plan to restore the Friant-Kern Canal which provides water for over 1M acres of farmland & 250,000 Californians.🙌
#DOIDelivers
This is
@GavinNewsom
’s California:
Convicted Killers & one-year-olds get unemployment benefits but single moms can’t
Large corporations like Walmart can open but small businesses can’t
Strip Clubs can open but churches can’t
Newsom can go to dinner with friends but you can’t
Agriculture is the foundation of the Golden State.
We must urge Congress to pass the
#USMCA
. It will modernize trade with our neighboring countries, bring security to our farmers, & maintain the greatest ag industry in the nation!
Read more:
@FresnoBee
Californians have been told to conserve or be cut off from power for the last 8 days… today makes 9.
Earlier this week it was because there was too much sun. Yesterday there were too many clouds.
The truth? This is the result of mismanagement by the governor and ruling party.
As our economy & world has developed and grown, our trade needs have as well.
The
#USMCA
will benefit our farmers, ranchers & agribusinesses by modernizing & strengthening food & ag trade in North America.
We need the
#USMCANOW
!
#SJR12
#CaLeg
@WhiteHouse
@SpeakerPelosi
Leg Update—SB 866 and SB 871 were not brought up in Senate Rules Committee today. We were told these bills will not be fast tracked. I stand with you parents and know that I will continue advocating for you and your children.
Gas price relief not until OCTOBER now?!
@GavinNewsom
says “people may get a little cranky about that. They may want a little quicker relief.”
You think? Fully suspend the gas tax & we’d have INSTANT relief TODAY!
#GasIsTooDamnHigh
⛽
Step 1: Create the problem by “decriminalizing”
Step 2: Act shocked when things get really bad
Step 3: Announce with great fanfare you're going to fix the problem (that you created)
Step 4: Repeat over and over
SB 14 Update—After passing the Senate with a unanimous, bipartisan vote, I had hoped Democrats on the Assembly Public Safety Committee, led by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, would agree to make sex trafficking of a minor a serious felony. I am profoundly disappointed that
Today I voted
#NoOnSB276
for the 3rd time.
SB 276 ignores the judgment of a family’s personal doctor & replaces it w/ a government bureaucracy.
All my
@SenateRepCaucus
colleagues stood with me in opposition.
Video of my Q&A with the bills author:
#CALeg
GM is abandoning its electric vehicles targets through mid-2024.
Mercedes-Benz is having to discount EVs to get consumers to buy them.
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E is piling up on dealer lots.
Even Tesla is having trouble with too much inventory that’s not moving.
I think it’s
CA Democrats just shot down a commonsense proposal to build new water storage projects. 71% of Californians are worried about the state’s water supply, but apparently, it’s not a big deal for Capitol Democrats.
#WaterStorageNow
⚠️LEGISLATIVE ALERT⚠️
#SB145
is on its way to the governor's desk. If signed into law, a 24-year-old could have sexual relations with a 15-year-old child without being required to register as a sex offender.
📣Tell
@GavinNewsom
to VETO SB 145 to help
#SaveOurChildren
.
#CALeg
Imagine the outcry if Democrats found out the state awarded a $35 million contract under the guise of ‘Vote Safe California,’ to an organization with strong ties to Team Trump.
@GavinNewsom
: Cancel. The. Contract.
#CADeservesBetter
Today, the Senate Public Safety Committee refused to pass my bill to send child sex buyers to prison.
Instead of making the buying of kids a felony with prison time, the committee forced me to take amendments I didn’t agree with and watered down my bill to allow a fine or
Breaking 🚨
@GavinNewsom
just signed
#SB339
to pursue a by-the-mile tax on vehicles. Californians already pay well over the national average price per gallon for gas. The state has a $38B surplus. Why are Dems pushing higher taxes for everyday families?
In 30 years CA added: 1 mil solar roofs, 700,000 hybrid electric vehicles, fuel efficiency is even up 25%, yet CA oil usage is only down 6%. CA cannot afford to stop oil production. I will continue to fight against legislation SB 419 & SB 467, causing dependency on foreign oil.
If California is already having trouble keeping the lights on, what is going to happen when you add vehicles to the grid that may need double or triple the amount of electricity used by a home in a day???
#CADeservesBetter
Today marks the 240th day since
@GavinNewsom
declared a state of emergency in California.
⚫️3 out of 4 students are now regressing in studies
🔴14,000+ businesses have permanently closed
⚫️Millions are unemployed
🔴Mass exodus of citizens fleeing
#CADeservesBetter
Looming Blackouts? This should be an embarrassment in a state that leads the world in technology.
@GavinNewsom
can’t talk his way out of this failure, he should be doing everything he can now to avoid another round of this public safety issue.
Democrats on the Assembly Public Safety Committee today reconsidered the merits of Senate Bill 14 and voted to let it out of committee. This is a bill with strong bipartisan support, and protecting victims of child sex trafficking should not be a partisan issue. Today is a
The cost of the High-Speed Rail for the Merced to Bakersfield line has ballooned from around $22.5 billion in 2022 to $32.9 billion in a new estimate.
This project is not delivering as promised. It is over-deadline, over-budget, and under-delivering. Californians deserve better.
Your daily reminder that 1.6 million Californians have not received their unemployment benefits due to incompetence at the state employment department.
.
@GavinNewsom
’s EDD mess cannot go unchecked. 50 days after he promised a 45-day plan, he finally released an update at 9 PM.
He’s trying to bury the story— but 👏 let’s 👏 blow 👏 it 👏 up.
Here is a thread with the FACTS
Governor
@GavinNewsom
has issued a 10PM-5AM curfew starting Saturday.
How late do you think the French Laundry stayed open for the Governor and his guests? 🤔
Democrats have been in control of California for one decade.
Where has it gotten CA?
🔴Homeless Capital of USA
🔴Rolling Blackouts
🔴Mass Exodus
🔴Incompetent DMV & EDD
🔴Jobs Killed
🔴Water Shortage
🔴Unaffordable Housing
🔴Over Taxation
🔴Favoring Criminals
#CADeservesBetter
JUST IN: My bill to make the sex trafficking of minors a SERIOUS crime in California is now headed to
@GavinNewsom
's desk.
Today is a huge victory for every survivor who has shared their story in hopes of making a change with Senate Bill 14. With the passage of this bill, we are
Another one bites the dust.
Stitch Fix announced this week that it is shutting down their San Francisco distribution warehouse & permanently cutting 162 jobs while moving to Utah.
Still think it’s just one or two people moving to Hawaii,
@GavinNewsom
?
#CADeservesBetter
It's been over a year since
@CAgovernor
shut down the state: 57 exec orders, 1.7 mill Californians unemployed, 73 mill unanswered calls to EDD, & schools closed across the state. It’s time to end this one-man rule. Enough is enough.
#RepublicansFindingSolutions
#CADeservesBetter
Time and time again, our efforts to help hundreds of thousands of independent contractors deal with the severe consequences of
#AB5
are blocked by elected California Democrats.
I commend
@KevinKileyCA
for trying again today.
We will not stop fighting for you.
If
@GavinNewsom
’s administration can’t even cross-reference prisoner addresses and inmate information with state unemployment claims, how is his contract tracing notification system going to work? 🤔
For months, Fake News outlets & Democrats have been attacking Republicans for challenging Gavin Newsom.
Today, the court proved them wrong in a ruling that sides with Republicans.
Yesterday marked one year since
@GavinNewsom
declared a state of emergency.
One year of one-man rule.
It’s time for Sacramento to pass
#SCR5
and end this madness.
#CADeservesBetter
Governor Newsom has joined CA Republicans’ calls for gas price relief. We’re happy to see it. Let’s do more & fully suspend the 51.1¢ gas tax NOW!
#GasIsTooDamnHigh
JUST IN 🚨
@GavinNewsom
SIGNS SB 14! The signing of Senate Bill 14 is a huge victory for California’s children and the survivors of sex trafficking who have long fought for justice. With the passage of this bill, we are sending a clear message to child traffickers— we intend to
Freelancers used to enjoy the flexibility of being able to work at home, but for many that is no longer an option because of
#AB5
.
It’s past time for
#CaLeg
to get on board with my bill,
#SB806
, to
#RepealAB5
.
Thank you
@GOPLeader
for your continued leadership.
From the start,
#AB5
has crushed the gig economy, leading to many lost jobs for freelancers. As our country continues to navigate coronavirus, Gov Newsom + the California State Legislature must repeal this bill, or at minimum stop its current enforcement, and support gig workers.
I'm requesting the governor be transparent with ALL data including data on mental health, the achievement gap & domestic violence as it relates to shutdowns.
The safety of Californians not only includes physical health but emotional, psychological & social well-being, too.
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BREAKING: A federal judge issued an injunction on
#SB27
.
Today's ruling is a victory for the constitutional rights of Americans.
#CaLeg
Republicans have argued that SB27 is unconstitutional & this court ruling reaffirms this stance.
⬇️Conclusion from written ruling below.⬇️
While I appreciate the governor’s optimism about the people of California, his speech was nothing short of an alternative reality on the state of our state.
The truth is, under his one-man rule, Californians have suffered immensely.
Making history the day before Election Day,
@KevinKileyCA
&
@J_GallagherAD3
have WON in court against Gavin Newsom & his unconstitutional executive orders.
This is a monumental victory for WE THE PEOPLE.
Really? Dems just moved to ban leaf blowers and lawn mowers. Meanwhile fires rage across CA. 2020's fires spewed CO2 equal to 24M cars driving in a single year. Where is the action on that?
The fifth largest economy in the world also has the highest poverty rate in the country.
Let that sink in.
One-party rule has plagued this state for far too long.
Your daily reminder that’s it’s been 217 days since
@GavinNewsom
shut down California.
That’s 7 months
That’s 31 weeks
That’s 18,748,800 seconds of YOUR life.
WATCH:
New CA Law Crushes Independent Contractors, Including Some Sign Language Interpreters.
#AB5
Disproportionately Hurts the Deaf Community Who Rely on Interpreters for Medical, Educational & Legal Needs.
Rise Up To
#FixAB5
& Share Ur Story W/
#CALeg
:
While unemployed workers couldn’t obtain unemployment, Newsom’s administration somehow allowed fraud to run rampant so that rapists, murderers & death row inmates received benefits.
This can't go on. I've introduced
#SB39
to mandate action be taken to prevent this type of fraud.
.
@CALMatters
: “French Laundry incident came just days after Newsom revealed that his children were back in classes at their private school”
So let’s get this straight—he opposes school choice & cuts charter funding, yet his kids are in private school...🤦♀️
Good news.
The Senate has been “reset” after
@CASenateDems
tried to silence the voices of Californians in the Senate.
These voices have been restored and critical debate has been reinstated.
Let’s get to work. ✅
#CALeg
These 28 Democrat Senators just took CANCEL CULTURE to the extreme by restricting debate on bills going through the State Capitol.
#CADeservesBetter
#CALeg
BREAKING: Senate Republicans have secured a VETO of dangerous bill, SB 57! These so-called “safe” spaces to shoot up deadly drugs are the opposite of compassion. THANK YOU for sharing the news and urging the governor to reject this measure.
Pay attention to this, Californians.
The Secretary of State issued a $35 Million voter outreach contract to
@SKDKnick
.
Here’s a screenshot I just took of the Firm’s homepage. They are proud to “be a part of Team Biden.”
Join us in urging
@GavinNewsom
to cancel this contract!
California's Controller has rejected the Secretary of State's attempt to wrongly use taxpayer funds intended for counties for election costs to fund a voter education program by a Team Biden PR firm.
Your daily reminder that it’s been 162 days since
@GavinNewsom
declared a state of emergency.
Since then, he’s unilaterally enacted over 40 Executive orders impacting over 200 Laws.
#CADeservesBetter
The Governor is once again chasing headlines instead of focusing on the immediate and real problems of this state such as high housing costs, the energy grid, forestry management neglect, the homeless problem, paying UI claims, or getting schools open.
#CADeservesBetter
CA Senate recognizes court reporters. DESPITE, just a few months ago, Democrat’s passing the anti-worker law,
#AB5
, that ATTACKED this industries’ worker freedom!
#CADems
: Actions speak louder than words. Don’t just recognize them, join the Republican effort TO HELP them!
#CALeg
It’s been over 150 days since
@GavinNewsom
declared a state of emergency.
During that time, he’s:
⚠️Enacted over 40 Executive orders impacting over 200 Laws
⚠️Negotiated a backroom $1 Billion Mask Deal with BYD
⚠️Agreed to release 18,000 Felons
RT If You’ve Had Enough‼️
I am appalled and disappointed that the governor signed
#SB145
into law. I do not think it is ever appropriate for a 24 year-old to have any sexual relations with a 14-year old regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
1/2
#CALeg
California’s Secretary of State unilaterally bypassed counties and took it upon himself to use 35 Million taxpayer dollars for a “voter outreach” campaign through a Democrat PR firm.
I have asked Governor
@GavinNewsom
to immediately cancel this contract.
Read my letter here➡️
Once again, CA holds the title of having the highest poverty rate in the country. Not something to celebrate. Families are suffering from the high cost of housing, utilities, gas & other necessities.
CA Senate Republicans have been working to cut costs & halt bad policies.
Earlier today, Senate Republicans & I introduced amendments to a bill that is intended to clean up the
#AB5
mess.
Our amendments supported those in the freelance economy & would have repealed AB 5.
Each & every amendment was shot down by Democrats.
#CADeservesBetter
✅
#CALeg
While California’s population increased by just 7% between 2011-2020 during the Democrat administrations of Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom – with the Democrat Legislature’s votes – state spending of taxpayer dollars increased by 54%.
Californians have had enough.
#CADeservesBetter
I voted NO on
#SB145
because it is the right thing to do.
Urge the Governor to veto this disgusting proposed law &
#SaveOurChildren
.
Governor Gavin Newsom
1303 10th Street, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841
#CALeg
I'm grateful for continued efforts by
@GOPLeader
in Congress to promote food security & combat Governor Newsom’s reprehensible actions.
#CADeservesBetter
What a blessing it is to be born in America, a country full of opportunity. Raised in Arvin by a single mom, I joined the Army after high school and was stationed in Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. I came back to California and started a successful business that gives
First he sends his children to in-person private school while attacking school choice and keeping public schools closed throughout CA.... Now he attends a private gathering while telling Californians to do otherwise.
#CADeservesBetter
Gov.
@GavinNewsom
attended a birthday dinner for one of his political advisers last week with at least a dozen people from several different households, the type of gathering his administration has discouraged during the coronavirus pandemic.
One party rule has plagued our state for too long.
Independent contractors are not children complaining about candy being taken away.
They’re adults that have been stripped of the ability to make a living & provide for their families due to
#CADems
#AB5
.
SB14 and the human trafficking of minors is a serious issue.
I have met unaccompanied minors who are survivors who shared with me their horrific stories.
I don’t serve on Assembly Public Safety, but if I did, I would have voted yes and plan on voting yes on the Assembly floor.
Great news for
@NAWSChinaLake
! $1.52 B has been secured for rebuilding after severe damage from the
#Earthquakes
!
Thank you,
@GOPLeader
for your support!
Our community has remained optimistic &resilient from the moment the earthquakes hit. We are
#Ridgecrest
&
#Trona
Strong!
Governor, you mentioned that there is a “light at the end of the tunnel.”
But unfortunately, that light is an outgoing train— and it’s going to take this state out business by business, job by job, until you stop this madness. Your actions are destroying this state.
The Trump Administration has finalized the plan to raise Shasta Dam.
This will increase water capacity by 634,000 acre-feet, or more than 200 billion gallons—enough water to support more than 6 million Californians annually!
#WaterStorageNow
👏👏👏
It has been 312 days since the governor first issued a stay at home order.
California is in a downward spiral.
Residents & businesses are fleeing.
Families & children are suffering.
Californians deserve real answers on the ever changing goal posts & lockdowns.
#ShowUsTheData
When asked about the EDD plan the Governor promised would be implemented Monday(9/14),
@GavinNewsom
says it’s “just days away.”
It’s been 6 months since the state of emergency was declared— people need help. You can’t ‘just’ keep them waiting.
Newsom's administration admitted that outdoor dining is a lower-risk activity.
Closed restaurants means jobs lost, missed rent, mortgage & car payments & a lot of unemployment checks.
We are requesting that
@GavinNewsom
classify restaurants as essential.
Read the full letter⬇️