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Nielsen Receives Perfect Score From National Federation Of Independent Buisness

March 16, 2010
(Sacramento) - Assemblyman Nielsen (R-Gerber) announced that he has received a 100% pro-jobs rating from the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading advocate for small businesses and job creation. The National Federal of Independent Business is the leading advocate for...

California Forward Proposals To 'Reform' Government Hurt Taxpayers

March 11, 2010
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) commented today on the reform package that was announced by Senate President Pro Temp Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) and Assembly Speak John Perez (D-Los Angeles) this morning. The package contains several pieces, including a proposal that would do away with the...

Nielsen Honors Becky Quigley as 2nd Assembly District 'Woman Of The Year'

March 8, 2010
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) recognized Weed resident Becky Quigley as his 2nd Assembly District Woman of the Year. Ms. Quigley was honored during the annual ceremony on the Assembly Floor today, highlighting the outstanding achievements of women from the State Assembly's 80 districts. In...

Nielsen Honored By Private Universities

March 5, 2010
Assemblyman Nielsen (R-Gerber) announced today that he has been honored by the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) for his work in preserving Cal Grants for students "who, because of their grants, are able to realize their educational goals and help assure that...

Nielsen Submits Statement On UC Meeting

March 2, 2010
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber), vice chairman of the Assembly Budget Committee, met for more than 45 minutes with student representatives and UC administrators Monday afternoon as part of the annual UC lobby day. The meeting, the entirety of which was covered by both KCRA TV and UC student...

Nielsen Supports Lawsuit To Halt Early Release

February 17, 2010
At a press conference held today at Bill Bean Jr. Memorial Park, dedicated to a Sacramento policeman murdered by a parolee in 1999, Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) joined Crime Victims United of California (CVUC), Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig, and Assemblyman Ted Lieu (D-Torrance)...

Nielsen Honored By The Northern California Water Association

February 12, 2010
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) was honored yesterday by the Northern California Water Association, at their Annual Meeting in Yuba City. The award was presented by Steve Danna, Chairman of NCWA, in recognition of his "continued leadership and dedication to protecting the economy and environment...

Nielsen Responds To Assembly Democrat Defeat Of Maldonado Nomination

February 11, 2010
Assemblyman Nielsen (R-Gerber) today issued the following statement in response to Assembly Democrats' Thursday vote defeating the nomination of Abel Maldonado to become California's next Lieutenant Governor: "Bipartisanship took a dive today as the majority Democrats refused to confirm Governor...

Assemblyman Nielsen Honored As "Outstanding Legislator" By The California State Sheriffs Association

February 10, 2010
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) received the annual Outstanding Legislator Award for 2009 from the California State Sheriffs Association (CSSA). The award was presented to Mr. Nielsen for his dedication and support for law enforcement throughout the state and for his commitment to public safety...

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