Tragically, there are more than 100,000 United States veterans nationwide today who are homeless. They reside in the fields, in the streets, and under bridges. They are cold, hungry and, far too often, forgotten. They served their country and placed their lives at risk, some suffering from wounds,...

Every Californian wants the best things in life, but all the opportunities that our state offers are meaningless if we and our families are not safe. Excellent schools and good jobs cannot exist if criminals can escape the consequences of their crimes and are allowed to continue victimizing society...

(Sacramento) - Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) announced today that he was named by Assembly Speaker John Perez to the Budget Conference Committee late Tuesday. The committee, consisting of 5 Assembly-members and 5 Senators, convened this morning to begin solving the projected $26 billion budget...

(Sacramento) - Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) made the following comments today in response to Governor Jerry Brown's 2011 State of the State address earlier this evening. "Governor Brown gave a short speech that was long on rhetoric but contained few specifics," stated Nielsen. "I would have...

Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) made the following comments in regards to a Fresno Superior Court ruling that declares the law (Assembly Bill 962) to limit and regulate the sale of gun ammunition in California is unconstitutional. "I am very pleased that our judicial system has made this very...