Press Release | July 30, 2009
Like a lot of folks, I’m worried about the direction our country is headed in right now. At the federal level, just about every idea relies on increased spending, higher taxes, more borrowing, or a combination of the three.
While we can’t begin changing who controls Congress for another year, we can [...]
Senator George Runner | July 30, 2009
Today marks the 7th year anniversary of California implementing a statewide Amber Alert system, which has since then recovered 179 abducted children and returned them to their families.
Created by a bill that I authored in 2002, and named after 9-year-old Amber Hagerman who was abducted and murdered in Texas, California’s Amber [...]
Press Release | July 27, 2009
Meg Whitman, Republican candidate for governor, today announced the endorsement of William E. Simon Jr. Simon, who in 2002 won the Republican nomination for governor of California, will serve as a Statewide Co-Chair and Senior Policy Advisor of the Meg Whitman for Governor 2010 Exploratory Committee.
“I deeply admire Bill Simon’s passionate [...]
Press Release | July 22, 2009
Sunset Concert Series: Caliente
Hot eats, cool drinks and great music await you!
Date: 7/23/2009 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: Freee
Location: Civic Center Amphitheater
14955 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, California 92307
Spice up the night with Caliente!
Join friends, family and neighbors for this free concert presented by Target.
The Civic Center Park Amphitheater is located [...]
Press Release | July 22, 2009
National Night Out
It’s America’s Night Out Against Crime!
Date: 8/4/2009 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: James Woody Community Center
13467 Navajo Road
Apple Valley, California 92307
Apple Valley Police and Target Stores are sponsoring National Night Out In the Park.
What is National Night Out?
It’s America’s Night Out Against Crime!
We will have information on crime [...]
Senator George Runner | July 16, 2009
SACRAMENTO – California stands on the verge of ushering in an environmental program which aims to change the face of waste production standards. Several bills currently in the California Legislature propose to codify the European concept of Extended Producer Responsibility ( EPR) , which has so far been a voluntary practice. [...]
Press Release | July 15, 2009
While ordinary California families are facing tough budget decisions at home, the Union bosses in Sacramento have made it clear how they feel about these painful choices: they don’t think they should have to share the burden.
The SEIU has spoken, and the Democrats in the legislature cower. One Union boss made [...]
Press Release | July 15, 2009
Since 2000, as California taxpayers, we have paid over $9 billion to jail illegal immigrant prisoners, a cost that the federal government is legally obligated to fully-pay.
For years, I have spearheaded efforts to help California recoup these costs. Last month, I sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to request [...]
Press Release | July 15, 2009
Today, in California’s Central Valley, Steve Poizner proposed a water policy plan calling for bold action today and a comprehensive solution for tomorrow. As part of his plan, Steve is calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi to support legislation to encourage the more flexible application of the Endangered Species Act during times [...]
Press Release | July 14, 2009
SACRAMENTO – The California Republican Party today released a new web ad entitled “Get Serious.” The web ad highlights the status of the state budget crisis and displays Democrat leaders Karen Bass, Darrell Steinberg, Noreen Evans, Lori Saldana, and Isadore Hall, in their own words demonstrating their out-of-touch and insincere [...]