Facing a $12 billion deficit, Governor Gavin Newsom today released his $322 billion revised spending plan. Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) issued the following statement: “The Governor likes to blame President Trump for the state’s budget woes. But, under Governor Newsom’s leadership, the state’s fiscal problems began long before President…
Following pressure from the California Assembly Republicans, Democrat lawmakers refused to vote on a bill that would make purchasing a 16 or 17 child for sex a felony. Instead, Democrats introduced “intent” language – that has no prosecutorial or legal standing in the courts – to create smoke and mirrors…
Following CalMatters’ report that Governor Newsom’s Administration failed to submit a proposal to draw down millions in federal funding for Medi-Cal patients, Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo sent him the following letter: April 21, 2025 The Honorable Gavin NewsomGovernor1021 O Street, Suite 9000Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Newsom: Your Administration missed…
It is time to Reprioritize State’s Billion-Dollar Spending on the High-Speed Rail to Wildfire Victims and Central Valley Residents Following Budget Committee. In Wednesday’s Assembly Budget Subcommittee 4, lawmakers acknowledged the failings of the High-Speed Rail – “over budget and behind schedule.” Central Valley’s Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo calls on…
Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the federal government will investigate the California High-Speed Rail project. Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare), who spearheaded the Republican lawmakers’ effort to encourage President Trump to examine the viability of the project and hold the High Speed Rail Authority accountable for its…