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Lawmakers and Businesses Call to End Labor Dispute at CA Ports

February 13, 2015
“Having stacks and stacks of cargo sit idle at the ports will have long-term economic impacts on our households and the economy as a whole,” said Nielsen. “The perishable food that is not being shipped will rot; the spare parts that are sitting in the cargo containers will bring a small manufacturer’s operation to a halt.”

Senator Nielsen Pushes for Construction of Sites Reservoir

February 6, 2015
At a gathering of leaders in the State’s water policies, Senate Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) pushed for unity to secure funding from Proposition 1 to build Sites Reservoir. “Sites Reservoir is best positioned to help increase our water supply, improve flood protection, improve water quality and enhance...

Gallagher and Nielsen Lead Effort to Resolve Gridlock at West Coast Ports

January 22, 2015
Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Nicolaus) and Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) today sent a joint letter to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), urging both parties to quickly resolve the contract dispute that is disrupting port operations...

Republican Senator Jim Nielsen Congratulates Governor for Historic Fourth Term

January 5, 2015
Governor Jerry Brown today took the oath of office as California’s 39th Governor. Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber), Vice Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s speech: “It is encouraging to hear the Governor focus on long-term debts and fiscal...

Governor Signs Draconian Groundwater Laws - Usurps Private Property Rights - Creates Water Police

September 16, 2014
Governor Jerry Brown today signed a package of groundwater legislation – Assembly Bill 1739, Senate Bill 1168 and Senate Bill 1319 – that were put together in the back rooms of the Capitol. These bills were continually amended and tweaked up until the final moments of passage in the late hours of...

Senator Nielsen Opposes Draconian Groundwater Regulation

August 25, 2014
In the final week of the Legislative session and without public discussion, Democrats in the Legislature are rapidly pushing for legislation that will forever change the way Californians deal with groundwater. Proposed legislation is emerging to create new “groundwater sustainability agencies” to...

Letter on Proposed Definition of Recidivism

July 3, 2014
Ms. Linda M. Penner, Chair Board of State and Community Corrections 600 Bercut Drive Sacramento, CA 95811 RE: DEFINITION OF CRIMINAL “RECIDIVISM” Dear Chair Penner and Members of the Board: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Board’s proposed definition of criminal “recidivism.” As a...

"State Budget Sets Record Spending and Depends on Rosy Revenue Projections," says Nielsen.

June 16, 2014
The Legislature barely passed the state’s spending plan before the Constitutional deadline Sunday night. Expressing his frustration with the broken budget process and backroom deals, Vice Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Jim Nielsen, voted against the budget. “While this bill may be better...

Lobbyists Push Last Minute Language to Restrict Responsible Budgeting for Local Schools

June 12, 2014
In a last minute jam job, education lobbyists distributed proposed language into the state budget that would limit local school districts’ ability to save for a rainy day fund. Despite statewide protest by school officials, Democrat lawmakers passed the measure. Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber)...

Majority Democrats Reject Governor's Budget Proposal, Approve $3 Billion Spending Increase

May 23, 2014
Ignoring a warning by Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency to budget conservatively, the Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee used overly optimistic revenue projections in its deliberation on the state’s spending plan today. By using the more positive numbers, the Democrats approved at...

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