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State Officials Honor Latino American Veterans

September 15, 2015
State officials gathered today at the El Soldado (“The Soldier”) Memorial in the State Capitol Park to honor the sacrifices and contributions of Latino American Veterans. “We are so grateful to the veterans who continue to serve,” said Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber), who leads the Senate Committee...

Sacramento Shows Its Pride to the World

September 11, 2015
Thousands of Sacramentans lined Capitol Mall Friday to honor three local childhood friends – Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone – who courageously tackled and hogtied a terrorist, saving the lives of countless passengers on a Paris-bound train. “What a fantastic show of pride and...

Bad Drought Policy Decided Behind Closed Doors

June 19, 2015
The Legislature and Governor today passed the state budget with a bipartisan 30-9 vote. Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber), Vice Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, voted to support the budget bill using the Governor's more prudent revenue estimates. Senate Bill 97 keeps faith with voters by putting...

Senate Republican Budget Priorities

June 1, 2015
As legislative budget conference committee members discuss the state budget, Senate Republicans outlined their priorities to create a bi-partisan budget that is sustainable. While there are many positive elements in the Governor’s budget plan, it proposes a new record high spending level of over $...

Senate Republicans Ask Governor to Work in Bi-partisan Manner for Drought Relief

May 11, 2015
In a letter to Governor Jerry Brown, Senate Republicans thank him for leadership in bringing water and conservation efforts to the forefront of California’s policy priorities. The letter asks for the following: Expedite bond dollars where possible Support Senate Bill 127 (Vidak) to streamline...

Nielsen, Gallagher & North State Residents Rally for Water at State Capitol

April 27, 2015
Hundreds gathered at the State Capitol Monday to demonstrate their support for building Sites Reservoir. Many came to speak in support of Assemblyman Gallagher’s and Senator Nielsen’s Assembly Bill 311. "Water is essential to our everyday lives," said Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber). "We are doing...

AG Harris Orders CDCR Not to Enforce Jessica's Law

March 26, 2015
California’s Attorney General Kamala Harris has advised parole officers at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that sex offender residency restrictions, approved by the voters, would be found unconstitutional in every county. As a result, parole officers will no longer be...

Tougher Restrictions on Water Use Passed by State's Water Board

March 17, 2015
In its efforts to promote water conservation, the State Water Control Board unanimously adopted emergency regulations to impose fines of up to $500 for each day a violation occurs. “It is terrible that California is in this avoidable predicament,” said Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber). “Through...

State and Local Officials Welcome England's University of Warwick to Placer County

February 23, 2015
State and local officials joined community leaders Monday at the State Capitol to welcome Sir Nigel Thrift, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Warwick in Coventry and Warwickshire, England, to California to further cement a partnership to develop a teaching and research campus for...

Nielsen and Community Leaders Call for Senate Oversight Hearing on Proposition 1 - Water Bond

February 13, 2015
At Thursday’s four-hour Senate Budget Hearing, state officials, think-tank analysts and environmental representatives spoke at length on how Proposition 1 monies should be used. Leaders from the agriculture, labor and business communities were not included in the panels of speakers. “The...

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