Assemblywoman Beth Gaines

Legislation Restoring Full Cal Grants for Thousands of Students Clears First Committee Hurdle with Bipartisan Vote

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Assembly Republicans that would restore full Cal Grant awards for thousands of college students attending qualified private colleges and trade schools was approved today by the Assembly Higher Education Committee on a bipartisan vote.

“I was pleased to see Democrats and Republicans come together to restore full Cal Grant awards for students at private colleges and...
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Assembly Committee Approves Gaines’ Bill Calling for More Oversight of State Agencies

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – The Assembly Accountability and Administrative Review Committee today passed Assembly Bill 661 by Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Rocklin, which improves transparency among state agencies and reduces the possibility of future abuses like the State Parks hidden money scandal and the CAL FIRE slush fund.

“The Accountability and Administrative Review Committee has embraced improving accountability where it is needed most by...
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Assemblywoman Gaines fights to hold state departments accountable

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 18:26:04 GMT

AB 661 (Gaines,) which would suspend state department heads without pay for submitting false reports, passed though Assembly Accountability and Administrative Review with bipartisan support.
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The Second Annual Northern California Women's Forum

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:28:37 GMT

The second annual Northern California Women's Forum brought hundreds of women from around the Sacramento region together for a great event! The response and enthusiasm from the women who attended was beyond anything that I imagined. I look forward to bringing the women of our region together again to make this an even better annual tradition this year and every year.
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Gaines Receives 100% Pro-Business Rating from the National Federation of Independent Business

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R- Rocklin, today announced that the nation’s top advocate for small businesses and job creation, the National Federation of Independent Business has recognized her, for the second consecutive year, with a 100% pro-business rating based on her 2012 voting record.

“Receiving high marks on the NFIB scorecard, for the second year, is especially meaningful to me. As a...
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Assemblywoman Gaines Encourages Constituents to Apply for Prestigious Assembly Fellowship Program

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, of Rocklin, reminded constituents today that the application deadline for the respected 2013-14 Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program is rapidly approaching. Applications for the next Fellowship class are now being accepted until February 11, 2013.

“The Assembly Fellowship Program is an incredible opportunity to get involved in the shaping of public policy in...
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Assemblywoman Gaines Responds to California Board of Forestry and Fire Prevention Ruling on SRA Fee

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT

CONTACT: Emily Frost (916) 774-4430

SACRAMENTO—Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Rocklin, expressed her extreme disappointment today in the California Board of Forestry and Fire Prevention decision to make the controversial fire fee permanent. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has challenged this fee in a lawsuit calling it an illegal tax.

“The decision of the board does not conceal the fact that this tax was passed unlawfully,” said Gaines....
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Sticker Shock at the Pump Highlights State's Role

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:33:25 GMT

The soaring gas prices that Californians are paying this month have made national headlines. And for the people who live in the foothills and commute to downtown Sacramento to work, paying almost five dollars per gallon of gas quickly adds up.

As a small business owner, I know the cost of doing business in California is exorbitant but soaring transportation costs put immense pressure on small businesses which are the economic and employment engine for our state. Gasoline price...
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Assemblywoman Gaines Receives High Marks From California Taxpayers Association For Second Consecutive Year - Ratings Show Commitment to Protecting Families from Higher Taxes

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:54:30 GMT

SACRAMENTO - Assemblywoman Gaines (R-Rocklin), today announced that she received a top grade from the California Taxpayers Association (CalTax), the state's oldest watchdog group on tax and other public finance issues, for their 2012 Legislative Voting Record report card. This is the second consecutive year Assemblywoman Gaines has received high marks from CalTax.

"I am honored to serve in the Legislature and fight for California taxpayers," Gaines said. "With the...
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Assemblywoman Gaines Responds to Comcast's Announcement to Move 1,000 Jobs Out of California

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:52:43 GMT

SACRAMENTO-Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Rocklin, today responded to Comcast's announcement to move three call-centers amounting to 1,000 jobs to Oregon, Washington, and Colorado. Andrew Johnson, regional vice president of Comcast California said the reason for moving from California was related to the high cost of doing business.

"Our state has to stop treating businesses like the enemy and start treating them as a valuable asset to our communities," Gaines said. "When a...
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Politics as usual blocks teacher misconduct reform

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 17:38:22 GMT

Every day, parents entrust to our local schools their most precious possessions - their children.

Schools have a sacred responsibility to educate students in a safe learning environment. Sadly, there have been too many recent cases of the unthinkable -teachers sexually abusing their own students, often in the classroom.

In a recent case that garnered national headlines, parents at one Los Angeles elementary school were shocked to learn of the arrest of two long-time teachers....
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Beth Gaines' Second Annual Northern California Women's Forum

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:52:46 GMT

Please join me on Saturday, September 15th, 2012 for the second annual Northern California Women's Forum! This event is free and includes breakfast, lunch, dynamic break-out session presenters and a wonderful keynote speaker. To register you can either go to www.norcalwomensforum.com or call (916) 774-4430.
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Assemblywoman Gaines' Call for an Independent Audit Approved by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 01:08:02 GMT

SACRAMENTO-Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Rocklin, today announced that her call for a legislative audit of the California Department of Parks and Recreation was approved with priority status by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee this afternoon with unanimous support, the final vote being 13-0.

On July 16th, Assemblywoman Gaines sent a letter to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee calling for a further review of the State Parks Department after numerous accounts revealed that Parks...
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Assemblywoman Gaines Announces Frivolous Lawsuit Reform

Tue, 8 May 2012 21:53:45 GMT

Assemblywoman Beth Gaines has introduced legislation aimed at curtailing frivolous Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits. Though the law was originally intended to create greater access, it is now being abused.
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Assemblywoman Beth Gaines Hosts Press Conference to Discuss Frivolous ADA Lawsuit Reform

Mon, 7 May 2012 21:53:37 GMT

Assemblywoman Gaines, joined by (L to R) Assemblyman Bill Berryhill, Assemblyman Don Wagner, Assemblyman Jim Nielsen, and Tom Scott, the Executive Director of California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, discusses her efforts aimed at curbing frivolous ADA lawsuits.
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Assemblywoman Gaines Honors Robyn Raphael as 4th District Woman of the Year

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:24:10 GMT

Assemblywoman Beth Gaines honors Robyn Raphael of Roseville as the 4th District Woman of the Year.
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Assemblywoman Gaines reacts to Governor Brown's State of the State Address

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:09:05 GMT

Assemblywoman Gaines responds to Governor Jerry Brown's State of the State address, which he delivered to a joint session of the Legislature on Wednesday morning.
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Assemblywoman Gaines supports Operation Christmas

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 21:31:51 GMT

Assemblywoman Gaines speaks at the kickoff of the 2011 Operation Christmas campaign, a program that helps collect toys for the children of deployed military personnel.
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Assemblywoman Gaines Tours Sierra Pacific Industries

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:26:56 GMT

Assemblywoman Gaines visits Sierra Pacific Industries in Lincoln. SPI, a third-generation owned family company, is the country's second largest lumber producer.
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Beth Gaines Nothern California Women's Conference

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:11:36 GMT

Beth Gaines first Northern California Women's Conference held Oct. 8, 2011. More than 300 women attended the event and heard from leaders in business, non-profit organizations, public service and faith-based groups on topics ranging from reducing the stress in their lives to how to grow a successful business. The event was created as a positive forum for addressing these issues and interests and to also share a positive message of how women can and have succeeded as leaders and partners for...
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