Sacramento– Today, Assembly Republican Whip Devon J. Mathis (R-Visalia) issued the following statements regarding yesterday’s Assembly Appropriations Committee’s Suspense File Hearing. “I am extremely disappointed in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and their blatant misalignment of priorities,” said Mathis. “Regrettably, this…
Sacramento– Today, Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) issued the following statement regarding Governor Newsom’s drought announcement: “As the state braces for the inevitable water restrictions and conservation plans, it is important to remember that we had several years to collect and…
SACRAMENTO- Six members of the Assembly Republican Caucus have introduced bills to address California’s energy and environmental challenges. This package includes budget requests, vegetation management plans, electrified public transit and a park expansion project. These bills will better the lives…
Sacramento– Today, Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) named Elizabeth Wynn as the 26th Assembly District’s 2021 Woman of the Year. “Elizabeth Wynn’s commitment to bless her community through service is inspiring. She strengthens the valley as she works for everyone’s right…
Sacramento– Today, Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) supported the plan to reopen our state’s school systems. The bill, AB 86, incentivizes public schools to plan for and provide in-person instruction by March 31, 2021. “I stand in support with my local…
Sacramento– Today, Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) introduced AB 542, the Every Kid in a Park (EKIP) Act. This bill expands upon the Federal EKIP program and grants free access to California’s state parks for 4th graders. “More than 80 percent…
Sacramento– Today, Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) pushes back against an unbalanced budget. June 15 has been the designated date by which the California Legislature must act on the state budget. The deadline was given a little more authority a decade…
Assemblymember Devon Mathis Responds to May Revise Sacramento– Today, Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) responds to Governor Gavin Newsom May Revise. Gov. Newsom today unveiled a revised state budget that reflects the economic devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, shaving $19…
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Devon J. Mathis (R-Visalia) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address: “The Governor made a lot of good points today in his state of the state address. However,…
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Devon J. Mathis (R-Visalia) announces the introduction of AB 2249, The High-Speed Rail Authority Accountability Act. This measure will require strict legislative oversight of the High-Speed Rail Authority (the Authority). “The Authority has been operating with carte…