Valley Center – Today, Assemblymember Marie Waldron (R -Valley Center) issued her statement on the Democrat majority’s failure to support their own members in calling for immediate gas tax relief for hardworking Californians. “With our $97.5 billion surplus, there is no reason to reject bipartisan proposals by the Problem Solvers Caucus, in calling for immediate relief at the pump,” Waldron said. “Gasoline costs are rising to unbelievable levels, with new records set almost every day.  Hardworking Californians are struggling to make ends meet, especially in my rural district, where many hit…

Valley Center – Today, Assemblymember Marie Waldron (R -Valley Center) issued her response to Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revise. “The state has an unprecedented $97.5 billion surplus, resulting largely from over taxation,” she said. Californians are suffering from high grocery prices, sky-high gas prices, rising crime, unaffordable housing and utility costs, increases in homelessness and poverty, wildfires and drought. She added, “Despite the massive surplus, the problems Californians are dealing with remain unaddressed.  From record high gas prices, energy costs, surging crime, lack of…

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron (Escondido) announced that her bill to fund Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs for people in jail or community supervision who struggle with substance use disorder has been signed into law. Assembly Bill 653 will create a grant program to give counties flexible funding to provide addiction treatment to a population where it can do the most good. “We need to break the cycle of addiction and incarceration, and this bill is a step in the right direction,” said Waldron. “MAT is one of the most effective ways of treating…

SACRAMENTO - Tuesday, the Assembly Republican Wildfire Caucus held an open forum to discuss solutions to the Wildfire Crisis. This comes after the Assembly infamously cancelled a hearing on Wildfire Prevention and Forest Resiliency. As a result, Assemblymember Waldron and other members of the Wildfire Caucus hosted their own forum to bring transparency to this crisis. “We are desperate for more accountability and transparency as the Wildfire crisis continues to damage lives, property, and climate goals. It is critical that we prioritize vegetation management and wildfire prevention funding…

SACRAMENTO – Yesterday Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, honored Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce CEO Lila MacDonald as the 2021 Woman of the Year for the 75th Assembly District. “Lila MacDonald lives and breathes the Fallbrook community,” said Waldron. “From Honorary Mayor to CEO of the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, Lila MacDonald embodies the spirit of Fallbrook.” For decades, MacDonald has been active in the community. Her service includes local  PTA boards, the Fallbrook Food Pantry, the Youth Baseball League, local committees like County Revitalization, Public Safety and the…

SACRAMENTO: In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget unveiling today, Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron issue the following statement: "California's problems continue to worsen, despite years of increased government spending and headline-grabbing announcements. This budget doesn't fundamentally solve the many problems facing Californians. The government is being judged by results, not by big announcements, and the results Californians are seeing throughout their communities are persistent unemployment, shuttered businesses, closed schools, homelessness, rising violent crime and…

Today Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron is introducing legislation imposing deadlines on EDD claims to ensure claimants are given decisions on the outcome of their claims in a timely manner.  "Too many people are left without any information or decision about their claims and have waited months in vain," Waldron said. "People need help when they lose their jobs and the government needs to be more responsive. A backlog of this size is unacceptable." This bill sets the clock ticking on EDD responding to citizen's applications for unemployment assistance and makes EDD accountable to the…

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron issued the following statement regarding Gov. Gavin Newsom's lack of information sharing and coordination with the Legislature about COVID-19 decisions:  "On Monday, Governor Newsom vaguely alluded to 'drastic action' if the rate of COVID-19 cases continued to rise and Californians did not change their behavior. Lawmakers were given no further information. Yesterday, California reported the highest single day number of new cases. Again lawmakers were given no further information. Today the governor announced a plan for regional…

Sacramento, CA - Today, Governor Newsom signed a historic bi-partisan package of criminal justice reform bills, including AB 1304, authored by Assemblymember Marie Waldron, which provides that eligible parolees who volunteer and receive six months of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) upon release from prison will be eligible for reductions of 30 days off their parole sentences, up to a maximum 90-day reduction. This bill will improve treatment adherence and provide formerly incarcerated individuals the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives. The risk for relapse to opioid use…