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In the article regarding the opening Flora and Fauna show at the BAI, Ms. (Sally) Walsh, again, was dismayed by the weak and mediocre art she saw surrounding the “excellent extremely talented artists” work. As one of the weak and mediocre artists in the show, I would like to mak... — Updated 11/9/2023

Red Ribbon Week – October 23rd to 31st – delivers a strong anti-drug message to school children nationwide. I strongly support this annual program, and again this year my office is distributing thousands of Red Ribbon certificates to schools throughout the 75th Assembly Dis... — Updated 11/9/2023

The bipartisan California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC) was formed in 1985 by nine Democrats and six Republicans. Today, 50 of the Legislature’s 120 members are women -- the Caucus now includes 18 Senators (15 Democrats and three Republicans) and 32 Assemblymembers (27 Dem... — Updated 11/9/2023

Let’s start with some great news! Thanks to the unwavering efforts of SANDAG Board members, led by San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones, we have successfully eliminated the mileage tax from the transportation plan. Mayor Jones pushed vigorously for this issue to be heard and got most o... — Updated 11/9/2023

As almost any resident of San Diego County knows, toxic wastes have been pouring into the ocean along the border south of San Diego for generations. Over the decades, there have been reports, studies and protests, but little action. A recent study by the U.S. International... — Updated 11/9/2023

I wanted to take a moment to share some important updates regarding our ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking. Last week, I co-hosted a human trafficking town hall alongside District Attorney Summer Stephan and local experts, raising awareness and educating our community... — Updated 11/9/2023

If you own a home, you must have homeowner’s insurance. You can’t even get a mortgage without it. Yet many insurers have abandoned California, or simply canceled policies as they came up for renewal. This situation has recently worsened, and many homeowners have been forced into t... — Updated 11/9/2023

Senate Republican Caucus Chair Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) presented an amendment to overturn the proposed additional fixed-charge on electricity bills based on income levels. The so-called ‘Hard Work Utility Tax’ was enabled by a bill pushed by the supermajority party last leg... — Updated 11/9/2023

As you may be aware, San Diego ranks among the top cities in the nation for human trafficking. This is a harrowing issue that affects far too many lives in our community, and it is our responsibility to do everything in our power to stop it. In our ongoing commitment to combat thi... — Updated 11/9/2023

As many of you know, I work hard in Sacramento to fight taxes, fees and overbearing regulations. Californians continue to suffer under our excessively high cost-of-living, partly a result of the highest income, gasoline and sales taxes in the United States. Fortunately, we have... — Updated 11/9/2023

Since its inception, San Diegans have voiced their resounding opposition to the mileage tax. This policy threatened the core principles of American freedom and imposed a disproportionate burden on the majority of our region’s residents. Today, we proudly announce a committed a... — Updated 11/9/2023

Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) is proud to announce that the Governor has signed SB 259 into law, requiring state agencies to post all reports submitted to the legislature on their website for easy access for the public. Under current law, only reports that are required by sta... — Updated 11/9/2023

Have you ever seen people out there throwing colorful discs in some of our local parks? If you’re not familiar with the sport, I encourage you to take a look at Disc Golf. I am hoping to name August as “Disc Golf Month” each year in California. Here’s why: The game is similar... — Updated 11/9/2023

A few weeks ago, I talked about how The County of San Diego is pursuing a harm reduction program through the California Department of Public Health, including syringe services and safer smoking supplies. This potential program involves, in part, the distribution of free needles an... — Updated 11/9/2023

I’ve just taken action by sending a letter addressed to President Biden and the Federal Government, urging them to reinstate DNA testing at the border. This is a crucial step in addressing the rampant issue of human trafficking that plagues our border communities. We cannot t... — Updated 11/9/2023

Have you ever seen people out there throwing colorful discs in some of our local parks? If you’re not familiar with the sport, I encourage you to take a look at Disc Golf. I am hoping to name August as “Disc Golf Month” each year in California. Here’s why: The game is similar... — Updated 9/14/2023

A few weeks ago, I talked about how The County of San Diego is pursuing a harm reduction program through the California Department of Public Health, including syringe services and safer smoking supplies. This potential program involves, in part, the distribution of free needles an... — Updated 9/14/2023

I am excited to announce a special event to unite our veterans and military families in a supportive and inclusive environment. This event is organized in partnership with the San Diego Veteran’s Coalition and is designed to provide updated information on benefits, resources, a... — Updated 9/14/2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), along with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently approved a demonstration project in California to provide pre-release services and improved access to care for persons being released from jails and... — Updated 9/14/2023

I am encouraged to hear about Hasan Ikhrata’s departure from SANDAG. This development opens the door to changes and progress within the organization. SANDAG’s primary focus must be on finding a new leader who embodies the qualities of a consensus builder who can collaborate eff... — Updated 9/14/2023

Bills that made it through the Senate and Assembly by the “House of Origin Deadline on June 2nd must pass a final floor vote by September 14, when we adjourn for the year. Approximately 1100 bills are currently pending in both houses and the Governor will have until October 14 t... — Updated 9/14/2023

Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) is proud to announce that the Governor has signed SB 86 into law, expanding resources available to crime victims by requiring a comprehensive website which provides victims with easy access to essential information and services. SB 86 builds on... — Updated 9/14/2023

Human trafficking is the second largest and fastest growing illicit industry, after drug trafficking. Worldwide, it’s estimated that there are over 40 million victims of human trafficking. 75% are women and girls, 25% are children. Recent studies indicate that San Diego County h... — Updated 9/14/2023

Recently, I was able to tour Waymo, which is an autonomous driving technology company owned by Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company. Waymo is similar to a self-driving Uber. Though it was a bit eerie getting in a car that didn’t have a driver, I was really impressed by the saf... — Updated 9/14/2023