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CA State Senator Joel Anderson, BOE candidate, reprimanded for sexual harassment

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Joel Anderson and his employees

CA State Senate Republican Caucus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 25, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Bates Issues Statement on Investigation of Senator Joel Anderson

SACRAMENTO - Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement after the Senate Rules Committee released the results of an investigation involving Senator Joel Anderson (R-Alpine):

“In the wake of troubling allegations made against several legislators, last year I called on the Joint Rules Committee to initiate a bipartisan and bicameral review of the Legislature’s policies to handle sexual and workplace harassment complaints. I advocated for a new process to ensure fairness and accountability for all involved. Continue reading→

Meet the 2018 Orange County Libertarian candidates

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2018 ORANGE COUNTY CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET FUNDRAISER

The Libertarian Party of California is hosting a 2018 Orange County Libertarian Candidate Meet and Greet Fundraiser on on Sept 8, 2024 from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Enjoy snacks, dinner, drinks, and dessert and meet and greet the 2018 Libertarian Candidates. Learn about their platforms. Hear about their campaigns. Participate in a fund-raising auction.

Confirmed candidates: Continue reading→

State Senator Pat Bates issues a statement on potential wildfire legislation

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Senate Republican Leader Bates and Senator Nielsen Issue Statement on Potential Wildfire Legislation

SACRAMENTO - Today, Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) and Chair of the Senate Republican Caucus, Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), released a joint statement on potential wildfire legislation:

“We believe it is in the best interest of the public for the Legislature to defer discussion of inverse condemnation to a later time. The Legislature should instead focus on more immediate issues that we can realistically address by the end of this month, such as improving the safety of electricity delivery systems, and reducing the risks of wildfires by fixing laws and regulations that have led to a proliferation of unmanaged forests and unprecedented levels of fuel. Costs resulting from these wildfires need to be addressed, but in a way that is fair to everyone, including California’s ratepayers. Continue reading→

California’s huge budget surplus shows that the Legislature’s tax hikes are misguided

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Record Revenue Shows Tax Hikes are Misguided

SACRAMENTO - Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), vice chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and budget conferee, and Senator John Moorlach (R-Costa Mesa), member of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and budget conferee, issued the following joint statement after Sacramento Democrats passed a record-spending 2018-19 state budget on June 14:

“Drafted behind closed doors with no public involvement, a lack of transparency, and showing a complete disregard for the rules of the Legislature, Sacramento Democrats have cobbled together a state budget that fails to prioritize. Continue reading→

The County of Orange seeks to intervene in the lawsuit against the CA State Sanctuary laws

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The County of Orange Seeks to Intervene in the Department of Justice Litigation against California State “Sanctuary” Laws

SANTA ANA, CA— The County of Orange has filed a motion for leave to intervene and join in the pending case United States v. California, Case #18-264. The Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeks to restore the federal government’s Constitutional authority and sole jurisdiction over immigration issues and to end the existing conflict that local law enforcement encounters with state law. Continue reading→

The OC GOP has endorsed Travis Allen for Governor

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Assemblyman Travis Allen

Orange County Republican Party Endorses Travis Allen

Orange County Republican is the 13th County Party to endorse Travis Allen for Governor

SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, Assemblyman Travis Allen announced the endorsement of the Orange County Republican Central Committee. This is the 13th Republican County Party to endorse Travis Allen for Governor.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Orange County Republican Party,” said Allen. “As the third largest county in the state and home to over half a million Republicans, Orange County is key to defeating Gavin Newsom.” Continue reading→