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“The California state budget breaks a record, tops $220 billion, but we also have to remember California has a staggering number of homeless people compared with the rest of the country,” said Mathis. “The homeless population last year was almost…

Meanwhile, Asm. Devon Mathis (R–Visalia) noted that despite a generous budget proposal, it lacked in one key category for Valley residents: water. “While our population has grown dramatically, we have not built a new reservoir in decades,” Mathis said in…

“When the state runs it, it costs more money,” said Republican Assemblyman Devon Mathis, who’s also on the health subcommittee. “The money is coming out of families’ pockets paying all those crazy taxes.”   Read More

Others don’t share the sentiments on the size of the budget. Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) spoke of his concerns about water storage and homelessness. “Despite talk of fiscal prudence, our budget is not on a sustainable path. Even a moderate…