SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) issued the following statement criticizing Governor Newsom’s call for a special legislative session: “Newsom’s calling of this special session is nothing short of political theater. Despite voters saying they want him to focus on…

SACRAMENTO – Following the announcements that Phillips 66 would close its California refinery and Valero was considering shutting down its facilities, Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) and Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to act to prevent more gas price increases due…

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) introduced critical legislation designed to freeze proposed increases in gas prices. The bill, ABX2-4, targets the Newsom administration’s proposal to update California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which may result in an increase of…

SACRAMENTO – 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…

SACRAMENTO – 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…