Senator Shannon Grove
@ShannonGroveCA
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Mom - CA State Senator for portions of Fresno, Kern & Tulare Counties - Business Owner - 1st Female Veteran elected to serve in #CALeg - 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Bakersfield, CA
Joined December 2018
In CA purchasing a child for sex is only a misdemeanor. My bill SB 1414 is trying to make it a felony punishable by prison time. Today, the CA Department of Finance openly opposed my bill because they said it costs too much to lock up predators….the ones that like to have sex.
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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. ⬇️
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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
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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.
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Today, I asked @realDonaldTrump to visit Kern County, where over 70% of California’s oil is produced and where the state’s majority party has attempted to shut down the industry. We must bolster our domestic energy production. Kern energy is American energy. Drill, baby, drill.
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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
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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.".
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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.
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I’ve joined legislative leaders from across the country to support a fair, thorough, and swift confirmation process for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. 💪.
🚨 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:
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.@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!. 💪.
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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.
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.@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.
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👏 It’s Happening! 👏. Today the #USMCA takes effect. This is a historic moment and a huge win for our hardworking farmers. Thank you @realDonaldTrump, @WhiteHouse, @SecretarySonny!.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 ⛽.
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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.
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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
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We need a special session to Newsom-proof Californians from his destructive policies — the same policies that were just rejected by a majority of Americans. Californians know that their grocery and energy bills were lower when President Trump was in office. We should be doing.
JUST IN: California Gov. @GavinNewsom Gavin Newsom is convening a special legislative session starting on December 2nd “to protect California values, including fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, immigrant families, and more.”. @CAgovernor’s office
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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.
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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.
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Is this a bad time to ask @GavinNewsom about his plan for 30 million California drivers to charge their electric vehicles?
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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.
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⚠️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
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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 .
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This is what #ValleyStrong looks like. Congratulations @DevinNunes!!. Well deserved recognition from @realDonaldTrump at the @WhiteHouse!
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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.
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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?.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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@libsoftiktok Thanks for sharing about my bill. It really shouldn’t be this hard to protect our CA children. Yet, they want 16 & 17 year olds to first prove they’ve been sex trafficked before charging the BUYER with a felony. It’s so backwards, you can’t make this stuff up!.
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SB 1414 Update 🚨 Today the scales of justice tipped in favor of the victims of child sex trafficking. SB 1414 has passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and is moving to the Assembly for a full floor vote. Thankfully, once signed, predators who purchase any child.
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California deserves better. That’s it, that’s the tweet.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Your daily reminder that 1.6 million Californians have not received their unemployment benefits due to incompetence at the state employment department.
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.@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.
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CHILD TRAFFICKING🚨 Call your California state legislators to restore SB 1414 to its original intent to protect ALL minors purchased for sex. Adults who buy children for sex should go to prison with a felony charge. This shouldn’t be complicated! . Stop the abuse. Not. One.
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Today marks an incredible victory for California children. With the signing of my bill, SB 1414, we are reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding the most vulnerable among us—our children. SB 1414 (Grove) increases the penalty for soliciting or purchasing a child for sex from a
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SB 14 strikes again and another predator is off the streets!. This man sold a precious 12-year-old girl for 2 weeks straight and the brutality she endured is unimaginable. I’m proud to have authored the bill responsible for putting this man in prison. Now, I want every man that.
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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.
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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? 🤔.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Exciting news! SB 1414 passed off the Assembly Floor and is moving to the Senate for a final vote. SB 1414 addresses the lucrative crime of sex trafficking and would increase penalties for those who purchase children for sex. I am beyond grateful this bill will charge predators
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Just delivered this letter to Governor @GavinNewsom demanding he supports and listens to businesses across the state. ⬇️Read the full letter below⬇️
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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? 🤔.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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MUST WATCH: California Business Owner, Elizabeth Novak, Delivers A Message To California Governor @GavinNewsom!. RT if you agree that #CADeservesBetter!!. #CALeg
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Don’t forget that @GavinNewsom “met the moment” by declaring the high-speed rail essential but not schools. 🤔.
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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.
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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?.
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Say it with me: California 👏 Deserves 👏 Better 👏 . > >
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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.
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Big win for Californians! A dangerous bill that would increase gas prices, reduce our gasoline supply, hurt our neighboring states and shut down small oil refiners is not moving forward. I will never stop fighting against bills like this that will hurt not only my constituents.
BREAKING: California Assembly will NOT move forward with Gov. Newsom's oil/gas storage proposal, SB 950, before end of CALeg session. Speaker Rivas: "What I’m not going to do is push through bills that haven’t been sufficiently vetted. ".
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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.
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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.
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.@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. 🤦♀️.
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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.
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Don’t be fooled by the Public Safety Chairs’ announcement that they restored a felony for purchasing children in SB 1414. Today the Assembly Public Safety Committee amended SB 1414, making it even harder to protect 16 and 17 year old children. In order for 16 and 17 year olds to.
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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!
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These 28 Democrat Senators just took CANCEL CULTURE to the extreme by restricting debate on bills going through the State Capitol. #CADeservesBetter. #CALeg
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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.
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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.
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. #SB714 & #SB276 UPDATE:.Governor Newsom has signed both these bills into law. RT if you agree that #CaDeservesBetter!. #CaLeg
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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.
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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.
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We have to stop @GavinNewsom from taking us down with the ship…even the Titanic had its lights on! #cadeservesbetter
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Hey, @GavinNewsom, how much have you wasted on the High-Speed #RailFail that should have been spent on managing our forests?. #CADeservesBetter.
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California GOP lawmakers demand Newsom cancel $35M voter outreach contract awarded to Dem consulting firm.
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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‼️.
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A few more pictures from #Ridgecrestearthquake— 6.4 & 7.1. @Cal_OES has been awesome. Thank you to #FirstResponders from around the state & thank you to Governor @GavinNewsom for sending help to join our amazing local teams. #earthquake
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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➡️
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So excited to welcome my colleague Sen. Alvarado-Gil to the Republican Caucus, now let's keep fighting to restore California!
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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.
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I am proud to announce the introduction of the School Choice Flex Account Act of 2025! . My legislation aims to transform K-12 education in California by empowering parents to select the accredited school that best suits their child’s unique needs and ensure that education.
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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.
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The Governor seems to have forgotten that he works for 'We The People.'. Today's Court ruling should jog his memory.
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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.
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