The Capitol Democrats are raising the gas tax again today in California. When you are making July 4th plans, keep in mind that gas prices will soar over the weekend. You can thank Democrats for that. Both Governor Newsom and Democrats refused to act on any solutions to provide relief at the pump, and instead, they continue to sit on their hands, throwing around lofty proposals that seem to go nowhere. 

Today, the gas tax is set to automatically increase to 54 cents a gallon.

California drivers will pay between $200 to $1,000 in gas taxes alone this year. Families are making life choices at the gas station. Filling up your tank twice weekly could mean cutting back on groceries, or staying home this holiday weekend.

We, the Assembly Republicans, have attempted to put forward solutions   . . .  read more

Rob Bernosky Seeks to Increase Election Participation and Security as Secretary of State

by Roger Riffenburgh

Rob Bernosky, a community and business leader with experience in finance and turning around organizations, has reached the November runoff election for California Secretary of State, the office which oversees state elections. Bernosky intends to use his skills to improve confidence, security, turnout, and civic engagement in state elections.

In recent years California has suffered two major voter registration snafus under Democratic leadership. The Motor Voter system likely resulted in errors on 100,000 registrations. The state settled with Judicial Watch for failure to clean up the voter rolls, as required by the National Voter Registration Act.

Rob Bernosky earned his college degree in business administration and accounting. He has worked as a Chief Financial Officer in a variety of companies and industries, often to implement new systems or turn around a troubled business. He is well equipped to deal with the state’s deficiencies in reforming procedures and modernizing technology. 

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