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The CA Senate Republican Leader fights to protect California jobs

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Editor Posted in California, Environmental, Jean Fuller, Republican Party Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2016

CONTACT: Jacqui Nguyen @ 916.651.4016

Senate Republican Leader Fights to Protect California Jobs

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) opposed Senate Bill 32 (Pavley, D-Agoura Hills) and made the case to protect jobs in California. SB 32 would require the California Air Resources Board to ensure that statewide greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. The California Chamber of Commerce labeled SB 32 as a ‘job killer’ bill.

Here are excerpts of Senator Fuller’s remarks: Continue reading→

The CA Senate participates in a citizenship ceremony for 20 young immigrants

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Editor Posted in California, Immigrants, Janet Nguyen, Jean Fuller, John Moorlach, Kevin de León, Republican Party Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2016

CONTACT: Jacqui Nguyen @ 916.651.4016

California Senate Participates in Citizenship Ceremony for 20 Young Immigrants

SACRAMENTO – On Monday, twenty young immigrants, ranging in age from 10-21 years old and from 20 different countries, were sworn in as United States citizens on the California Senate floor. This citizenship ceremony was a bipartisan effort led by Senate Pro Tem Kevin De León (D-Los Angeles) and Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield).

Here are excerpts from Senator Fuller’s remarks from the Senate Floor: Continue reading→

CA GOP leader recognizes birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Editor Posted in California, Jean Fuller, Republican Party Leave a comment

CA State Senate Republican Caucus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2016

CONTACT: Jacqui Nguyen @ 916.651.4016

Senator Fuller Recognizes Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

SACRAMENTO – Senate Republicans recently voted in support of Senate Resolution 53 marking Monday, January 18, 2016, as the 30th anniversary of the national holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The civil rights leader would have turned 87-years-old today.

Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement: Continue reading→

Senate Republican Leader Fuller comments on new law closing gender pay gap

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Editor Posted in California, Jean Fuller, Republican Party, Women Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 29, 2015

CONTACT: Jacqui Nguyen @ 916.651.4016

Senate Republican Leader Fuller Comments on New Law Closing Gender Pay Gap

SACRAMENTO – Several new state laws will go into effect on Friday, January 1st, including Senate Bill 358, considered the nation’s strongest equal pay law for women. All 14 Senate Republicans unanimously voted in favor of SB 358, authored by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara).

Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement regarding SB 358: Continue reading→

GOP State Senate leaders urge immediate action to prepare for impending El Niño

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Editor Posted in Barack Obama, California, Jean Fuller, Jerry Brown, Kevin McCarthy, Republican Party, Water Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2015

CONTACT: Jacqui Nguyen @ 916.651.4016, Matt Sparks @ 202.225.2915

Republican Leaders McCarthy, Fuller Urge Immediate Action To Prepare For Impending El Niño

Letter To President, Governor Calls On State And Federal Agencies To Capture, Store And Replenish Our Water Supply

SACRAMENTO – Recognizing that an impending El Niño this winter may result in record rainfall, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) and Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) joined by their Republican colleagues issued a statement regarding a letter sent earlier today to the president and governor urging action on El Niño preparation. The letter calls on state and federal agencies to take all steps necessary to capture, store and move as much water as possible in the event that El Niño-related precipitation materializes in California this winter.

“This coming winter could present an opportunity to provide our communities that are suffering under record drought conditions with relief. To do so requires the right policies and leadership to be in place. It is imperative our leaders in the Obama and Brown Administrations rise to the occasion and ensure potential El Niño rain benefits all Californians.” – Rep. Kevin McCarthy Continue reading→

Senate Bill to modernize schools on military installations is signed into law

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Editor Posted in California, Education, Jean Fuller, Military, Republican Party Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2015

CONTACT: Jacqui Nguyen @ (916) 651-4016

Senate Bill to Modernize Schools on Military Installations Is Signed into Law

Senate Republican Leader Fuller authored SB 111

SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill 111 is the first piece of legislation signed into law for new Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield). The bill will provide needed state funding to match the federal dollars secured to modernize schools serving military families throughout California. The federal funds are set aside to repair, upgrade, and replace inadequate public school facilities located near military bases.

“I am grateful for the unanimous legislative support and the governor’s signature of my bill. This is a common-sense measure that will lead to California securing hundreds of millions of federal dollars for some of California’s most in need public schools,” said Sen. Fuller. “California children deserve to learn in a clean and safe environment and when these projects are funded, tens of thousands of students benefit.” Continue reading→