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Assemblyman Joe Patterson Statement on Newsom’s Sham Special Session
September 5, 2024SACRAMENTO - Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) condemned Gov. Newsom’s special session and called on Democrats to reject his proposal to withhold gas from California drivers, which Newsom’s own energy experts warn could drive up prices and create supply shortages. “Californians are tired...
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We can’t let California liberals approve parole for felons serving life sentences
August 29, 2024BY JOE PATTERSON SPECIAL TO THE SACRAMENTO BEEA bill before the California Legislature would allow murderous felons — those serving life without parole — to petition for early release if they have been in prison for at least 25 years....
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California bill could allow felons serving life without parole early release
August 13, 2024Author: Jeannie NguyenABC 10Published: 6:08 PM PDT August 13, 2024 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill that would give people serving life without parole a second chance at freedom was brought back in the California Assembly Monday after a year of inactivity.Senate Bill 94,...
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California lawmakers, Newsom administration continue to clash over homelessness spending data
July 19, 2024SACRAMENTO, Calif. —California lawmakers and the governor agreed to provide cities and counties with another $1 billion to address homelessness this year but appear to still disagree on how the money should be tracked moving forward.Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill...
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Assemblyman Joe Patterson guest editorial: Tell Sacramento to stop playing games with public safety
June 19, 2024As our community mourns fentanyl-related deaths and businesses throughout our district continue to grapple with the unintended consequences of Prop. 47, politicians in Sacramento are playing political games attempting to sabotage a citizen-led initiative to hold fentanyl trafficking and organized...
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California lawmaker makes another push to prohibit the use of NDAs in state lawmaking process
June 5, 2024SACRAMENTO, Calif. —California lawmakers for the second time this year will consider a proposal that would prohibit lobbyists and public officials from signing non-disclosure agreements in the state's lawmaking process.The latest proposal comes about a month after lawmakers in the...
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Lawmakers demanding answers from Caltrans about freeway damage claim denials
May 31, 2024California lawmakers are responding to a CBS News California investigation, which found that Caltrans damage claims from potholes and debris on California highways tripled in the first half of last year, as approval rates dropped by half. Now, lawmakers also want to...
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Assemblyman Joe Patterson Honors Family of Fallen Hero Sergeant Nicole Gee
May 24, 2024SACRAMENTO – This week, as we head into the Memorial Day holiday, Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) presented Assembly Concurrent Resolution 126 on the Assembly Floor to honor the life and sacrifice of Roseville hero Sergeant Nicole Gee.With Sergeant Gee’s family...
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Assemblyman Joe Patterson Takes Aim at Reducing Mass Shootings
February 13, 2024SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) has reintroduced legislation intended to reduce mass shootings throughout the state by holding some of the worst domestic abusers accountable. Last year, his domestic violence bill received extensive media coverage and yet was killed...
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Assemblyman Joe Patterson Introduces Legislation to Cut Electric Rates by 30%
February 7, 2024SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin), along with Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher, introduced AB 2205 to direct the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to cut electricity rates for Californians by 30 percent. After seeing repeated proposals to increase rates...