SACRAMENTO – As the first year of the 2013-14 Legislative Session comes to a close, Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) reflects on the necessity of Proposition 13, and condemns the Democrats for trying to chip away at this. “Proposition 13 created stability for homeowners and continues to protect them from being at the mercy of a government that has a spending problem,” …
Assemblyman Jones Responds to Governor Brown Signing Legislation Allowing Nurse Practitioners to Perform Abortions
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) responds to Governor Brown signing Assembly Bill 154, legislation that will permit nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwife or physician assistants to perform abortions. “Permitting nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwife or physician assistants to perform abortions is dangerous for women and has nothing to do with ‘women’s health’. It’s truly disheartening and disingenuous that Governor Brown and …
Assemblyman Jones Responds to Governor Brown Signing Legislation Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Obtain Drivers’ Licenses
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) responds to Governor Brown signing Assembly Bill 60, legislation that will create a separate driver’s license for illegal immigrants, and mandate that businesses provide full and equal accommodations to holders of illegal immigrant licenses. “This legislation is a piecemeal approach by California when Congress should be leading the way on this federal issue,” Jones …
Assemblyman Jones Hosted 3rd Annual Second Amendment Event
ALPINE, CA – Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) hosted his 3rd Annual 2nd Amendment Awareness Event where a sold out group of 200 people came to support and celebrate Constitution Week. Sam Paredes, Executive Director for Gun Owners of California, also spoke about the anti-gun legislation passed by the Legislature, now awaiting signature or veto on Governor Brown’s desk. Jones, speaking about …
Obamacare: Health-care ‘reform’ will sink economy
As seen in the SD Union-Tribune: Changes to health coverage are set to take full effect next year as a result of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Open enrollment in California starts Oct. 1 and the state agency overseeing the health-insurance exchange has been gearing up to help the uninsured learn about available options. While proponents say …
Assemblyman Jones Releases “A Closer Look” at Gun Deaths in California
To view the whole poster, please visit: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/AD71/pdf/431-71_Jones_Poster_5396.pdf SACRAMENTO – Today Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) distributed a response titled “A Closer Look” at the gun deaths in California since the Newtown shooting recently cited by Senator Kevin De León (D-Los Angeles). He made a request to his colleagues to post the names of “individuals who have fallen victim to …
Assemblyman Jones Seeks Input on Transgender Bathroom Bill
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) responds to the public outcry following Governor Brown’s recent signing of AB 1266, the “transgender bathroom bill.” The bill will allow students to be on an athletic team or use bathroom and locker facilities with the gender they “identify with”, regardless of their actual gender. Assemblyman Jones wants to hear from people throughout the state …
Assemblyman Jones Applauds Call for People to Re-Vote on High-Speed Rail
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) questions the Governor’s recent snub of Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Kenny’s ruling that states the High-Speed Rail Authority “abused its discretion by approving a funding plan that did not comply with the requirements of the law.” Instead, Governor Brown says the building will continue. Jones applauds the call by Senator Vidak (R-Hanford) for people …
Assemblyman Jones Responds to Legislation Prohibiting Law Enforcement from Turning Over Illegal Immigrants
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Jones responds to legislation prohibiting law enforcement from turning over illegal immigrants who have been arrested for “minor” crimes to federal immigration officials. Crimes not listed as “serious” include, but are not limited to, human trafficking, exploding a destructive device to terrorize, solicitation to commit murder, and child abuse likely to result in great bodily harm. Assemblyman …
Bill Would Allow for State Employees to Miss Work
SACRAMENTO – In his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) reacts to a bill that would allow state employees to go “AWOL” with no fear of being fired. Jones says, “This is not the type of behavior the state should promote. We need to hold the government unions accountable for creating this horrible work environment for …
The Truth Behind California’s Attempt to Ban Non-Lead Ammunition
Banning Hunting Under the Guise of Protecting the Environment, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO – In his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) reacts to California Democrats’ attempt to ban non-lead ammunition, which would effectively ban hunting under the guise of “protecting the environment.” Assembly Bill 711 is just one of many bills moving through the …
California’s Real Debt: What Democrats Won’t Tell You
SACRAMENTO – In his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) reacts to the actual amount of debt the state of California is carrying. Governor Brown and Legislative Democrats talk about progress being made in paying down California’s “wall of debt,” but Jones says they’re only telling part of the story. “Our state owes a combined $160 …
Assemblyman Jones Reflects on Independence Day
SACRAMENTO – In his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) reflects on Independence Day, a day to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the unique freedoms Americans enjoy. But Jones declares freedoms are being chipped away year after year, thanks to California’s burdensome, over-reaching government. Jones says, “This Independence Day, I encourage you …
Party Time at Organized Government Labor Rallies
SACRAMENTO – In his latest “Are You Kidding Me?” segment Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) reacts to the party atmosphere of public sector labor rallies held at the State Capitol. The First Amendment of the Constitution gives people the right to peacefully protest, but Assemblyman Jones says, “What if I told you that several times a year, during the work week, …
Assemblyman Jones Releases “Seriously Bad Bills” List
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) yesterday released his “Seriously Bad Bills” list, which he says “without even trying, over 70 bills came to mind.” These bills over-regulate your business, they tax you more, they make our streets less safe, they take away our power at the ballot box, and they strip away at the Constitution and the Second Amendment. …
Assemblyman Jones Reacts to the “Historic Disaster” of Realignment
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today responds to Governor Brown’s most recent comments on California’s realignment plan, which he calls a “historic accomplishment.” Realignment shifted low-level offenders from state prison to county jails and is actually proving to be what Jones describes as a “historic disaster.” In San Diego County alone, 11 men who were released on county probation …
Are You Kidding Me? High Speed Rail Hiring the Most in Need
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today releases commentary on yet another chapter in the saga of high speed rail hiring the “most in need.” According to the Fresno Bee, the High Speed Rail Authority voted to adopt a community benefits policy that sets hiring goals, including the hiring of the homeless and the long-term unemployed. While California’s unemployment rate …
Assemblyman Jones Releases Chapter 3: California’s State Agency Scandals
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today released commentary on yet another chapter in the saga of state agency “money scandals.” The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection stashed $3.6 million from legal settlements in hidden accounts according to recent media investigations. Coming on the heels of last year’s $54 million California Park’s Department debacle, Jones says that “state agencies …
Assemblyman Jones Reacts to Governor Brown’s 2013 State of the State Address
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today reacts to Governor Jerry Brown’s 2013 State of the State Address, saying the Governor painted a rosy picture of the current business climate, and looks forward to the Governor supporting Assembly Republican’s call for higher education tuition freezes, which will produce an affordable education to train California’s future innovators and creators. “I agree …
Assemblyman Jones Supports Legislation to Freeze Tuition
Democrats Used Scare Tactics in Proposition 30 Campaign, “Are You Kidding Me?” SACRAMENTO – While California students and their families are sitting around the dining room table not knowing how much next semester is going to cost, Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, questions the political scare tactics used by Governor Brown in his Proposition 30 campaign. He says the governor made …
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