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Firing Great Teachers, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) today released an “Are You Kidding Me?” segment in support of Assembly Bill 1044 (Baker) that would repeal the “last-in, first-out” method for hiring teachers in California schools. Under California’s “last-in, first out” policy, school administrators are forced to lay off their most recent hiring when faced …

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) today released an “Are You Kidding Me?” segment reflecting on the freedoms we have as Americans as Independence Day approaches. According to the First in Freedom Index, based on state fiscal policy, education, regulations, and health care, California ranks 48th, making it one of the least free states in the country. Assemblyman Jones says, …

Democrats Forcing Californians to Reduce Shower Times, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) today released an “Are You Kidding Me?” segment highlighting the misplaced priorities of Legislative Democrats regarding the water crisis. In November 2014, California voters approved Proposition 1, the water bond, which allocated $7.5 billion to various water projects throughout the state including $2.7 …

Sacramento over-reaching on your local water agencies, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) today highlights the importance of local control for water agencies after a Sacramento Bee article detailed a budget plan by Governor Brown and Democratic leadership to allow the State Water Board to consolidate water agencies without any public input. “A budget trailer bill …

SACRAMENTO, CA– Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) today stood with Southern California distillers and community leaders to support legislation to allow the direct sales of 3 bottles of distilled spirits per person at a distillery. Assembly Bill 1233 will effectively repeal the prohibition of direct sales, which dates back to the Prohibition-era in the 1930’s. “California law currently just doesn’t make …

Prohibiting local districts from building a savings account, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) today announced he has co-authored legislation repealing the cap on local school district budget reserves, which went into effect when Californians voted to create a Rainy Day Fund, requiring the state to save money each year, in November 2014. Governor Brown and …

SACRAMENTO, CA – In this week’s “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) calls for politicians to enact “real” government reform in the area of workers’ compensation. In a November 2014 survey conducted by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, California was ranked number one for the nation’s highest workers’ compensation costs, coming in at $3.48 per …

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones, from Santee, is back for the fourth year of his video series, “Are You Kidding Me?” This week, as a new member of the Assembly Budget Committee and in response to Governor Brown releasing his proposal for the 2015-16 State Budget, he is asking Californians for their input. Recognizing the Governor’s plan increases spending once …

The Left Redefining Thanksgiving, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – This week, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) wishes you a “Happy Thanksgiving,” and asks everyone to give thanks, and to remember the first thanksgiving in 1621 celebrated by both Native Americans and the settlers in gratitude for a successful harvest. In his Thanksgiving Proclamation, George Washington said, “to render our National …

Taking Longer to Build than America’s Cross-Country Train, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – In Assemblyman Jones’ latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, he compares California’s high-speed rail plans with the Transcontinental Railroad. The first tracks were laid in 1863, and a short six years later, the Transcontinental Railroad successfully connected America’s east with the west. In contrast, in …

SACRAMENTO, CA – In Assemblyman Jones’ latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, he reacts in strong opposition to the passage of Proposition 47, which took effect immediately.  After last Tuesday’s election, convicted felons may have their convictions lowered to a misdemeanor for such things as forgery, fraud, possession of drugs, and theft of a firearm.  Assemblyman Jones says, “The ramifications …

SACRAMENTO, CA – In Assemblyman Jones’ latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, he reviews the Legislature’s latest attempt to control private property, by regulating groundwater. Governor Brown and Legislative Democrats passed a package of bills at the end of August to grant local governments broad authority to restrict groundwater pumping, shut down wells that have been paid for and drilled …

But Criminals are Painting Real Firearms to Look “Fake”, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Brown recently signed legislation requiring all BB and airsoft guns to be painted in bright colors. Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee), in his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment this week, says he could see the unintended consequences from a mile away. This past September, …

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee), in his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, denounces a recent bill signed by Governor Brown, calling on the California Transportation Commission to study options for imposing a new tax on motorists per each mile traveled. According to the Department of Finance, this study could cost taxpayers up to $20 million. Assemblyman Jones says, …

It is a privilege to remember 9/11 at Arlington National Cemetary. I appreciate the sacrifice of all of America’s heroes and their families that keep our great country secure and safe. God Bless America.

Assemblyman Jones, quoting the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says, “I know there are members on this floor who misunderstand the Second Amendment and I know there are members on this floor who hate the Second Amendment, and you know what – that’s okay – you can misunderstand it, and you can hate it because that’s your First Amendment right …

Democrats Thinking the Weight of a Plastic Bag will Change a Person’s Behavior, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – On a strict party-line vote, the State Legislature passed a bill to ban single-use plastic bags. In today’s “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) questions how replacing one type of plastic bag with another will alter someone’s shopping …

Guiding Young Offenders through the Registration Process, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO, CA – On a strict party-line vote this week, the State Legislature passed a bill requiring Juvenile Detention Facilities to register young offenders to vote. In today’s “Are You Kidding Me?” segment, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) questions the intent of the bill and instead calls on the Legislature to …