Assemblyman Don Wagner

CRAZY DEMOCRAT BILLS (PART 1)

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

When the November election gave the Democrats a supermajority in both houses of the legislature, press reports quickly focused on whether they would use this dominance to raise taxes. Trial balloons were floated, and the danger of tax increases has not passed, but those initial fears have so far proven unwarranted. The governor has engaged in some mostly responsible budgeting. I would make different choices in many respects – for example, our court system is being...
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Assemblymember Wagner talks with Bill Carroll on KFI

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:26:20 GMT

Assemblymember Wagner talks with Bill Carroll on KFI about a future bill he will be running, which will alllow counties to recover the actual cost of extraordinary search or rescue efforts from a resident who is 16 years of age or older and whose act in violation of any federal or state law or local ordinance, or any act or omission that shows wanton and reckless misconduct in disregard for their safety, was a contributing factor to the need for the County’s search or rescue or for another...
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Assembly Member Wagner’s AB 296 Passes Out of the Assembly Unanimously

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Today, the State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 296, authored by Assembly Member Donald P. Wagner, which will allow the spouse or domestic partner of a military service member stationed in California, to receive a provisional license to practice law in California if they meet specific criteria.

“When a member of the military has to move across state lines, it can become a burden for both...
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The Legislature Should Reject the So-Called Homeless Bill of Rights

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

As originally drafted, the so-called “Homeless Bill of Rights” was sufficiently broad and ham handed enough that even the reliably liberal Sacramento Bee editorialized against it. To his credit, however, the bill’s author, Tom Ammiano, met with opponents, including me, and truly worked hard to craft a better bill. After significant amendments, the bill is much better. But it is still not good.

Assembly Member Wagner Speaks Out Opposing Bill That Ignores Federal Immigration Law

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:14:40 GMT

Assembly Member Wagner speaks on the Assembly Floor in opposition to Assembly Bill 4, which would require law enforcement to refuse to hold or deport illegal immigrants charged with a crime, usurp local control, and require a “catch and release” policies for potentially dangerous illegal alien criminals and felons.
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Assembly Member Wagner’s AB 621 Passes off the Assembly Floor with Bi-partisan Support

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 621, authored by Assembly Member Donald P. Wagner, which will close a loophole in existing law that allows local government agencies to use taxpayer money to fund bond campaigns.

“Abuse of this loophole comes at a high cost to taxpayers,” said Wagner. “Not only are taxpayers responsible for paying these bonds back, but their money is being used to engage in political...
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Assembly Member Wagner Disappointed that the Budget Provides No Help to the Struggling Judiciary

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Assembly Member Wagner Disappointed that the Budget Provides No Help to the Struggling Judiciary

SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Jerry Brown released his revised budget, outlining his spending plan for the coming year. According to Assembly Member Donald P. Wagner, while there are some parts of the plan that are supportable, it is unfortunate that none of the increased revenue the governor...
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The Association of California Cities - OC Presents Assemblyman Wagner with 2013 Collaborative Lawmaker Award

Thu, 9 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

TUSTIN – Recently, the Association of California Cities gathered in Orange County, to celebrate the efforts of volunteers and leaders towards positive, collaborative policy making in the community. Assembly Member Donald P. Wagner was awarded the Collaborative Lawmaker Award, given to lawmakers who have demonstrated a commitment to both collaborative lawmaking and proactive policy solutions that help local communities. ACC-OC Chief Executive Officer Lacy Kelly and new...
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Assembly Member Wagner Talks About Health Care in California

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:06:21 GMT

The Legislature has introduced AB1X, which is intended to prepare California for the implementation of Obamacare. Assembly Member Wagner talks about why the legislature is getting ahead of themselves and putting their constituents at risk of "sticker shock" by passing this bill.
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U.C. Representative: "In future years, the tuition would need to be increased"

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:05:31 GMT

Assemblyman Don Wagner confronts University of California representative Adrian Diaz over the possibility of additional massive tuition increases, even after passing Proposition 30.
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Committee Rejects Assembly Member Wagner’s Attempt to Bring Accountability and Justice to Family Law Cases in AB 251

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Acting on a straight party-line vote, with one democrat abstention, an Assembly committee today killed a bill by Assembly Member Donald P. Wagner (R-Irvine) to allow an electronic court reporting system in California family law cases in the event that an official court reporter or official court reporter pro tempore is unavailable. Currently, court reporters are not required in family law cases, which results in no record existing in many cases...
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Let the Games Begin

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

On April 1, the Democrats running Sacramento took a perfectly good bill and – in the spirit of April Fools’ Day – made fools of California’s voters and college students.

Voters approved the Proposition 30 tax increase on last year’s ballot in order to protect education. For too long, politicians in the legislature have been wasting dollars that should have been spent on our schools and colleges by giving them away to their own special...
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Assembly Member Wagner Co-Hosts Non-Profit Foundation “GUARDaHEART” Event at the Capitol

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO- Today, Assembly Member Donald P. Wagner was pleased to host the “GUARDaHEART” foundation at an event to celebrate the State of California’s Master Plan for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Treatment. The gala took place at the State Capitol, where medical doctors and staff were on hand to perform free heart risk assessment tests for all Capitol staff and legislators. Doctors used this as an opportunity to showcase to...
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Assemblymember Co-Hosts Non-Profit Foundation “GUARDaHEART” Event at the Capitol

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:56:57 GMT

Assemblymember Donald P. Wagner was pleased to host the “GUARDaHEART” foundation at an event to celebrate the State of California’s Master Plan for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Treatment. The gala took place at the State Capitol, where medical doctors and staff were on hand to perform free heart risk assessment tests for all Capitol staff and legislators. Doctors used this as an opportunity to showcase to lawmakers how simple the new “MiRisk VP” testing procedure is, and how quickly...
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Assemblymember Wagner talks about services that raise awareness about heart health.

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:54:31 GMT

Assemblymember Wagner talks about the importance of heart health, and how GUARDaHeart and Aviir Labs, Inc. are working to promote heart health awareness,
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Assembly Member Donald Wagner Seeks to Reverse Budget Cuts to Cal Grant Program

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Included as part of the 2012-13 majority vote budget was a provision that reduced the Cal Grant awards for students attending private colleges and universities from $9,708 per year to as little as $4,000 per year. Continuing their efforts to make college more affordable and accessible for Californians, Assembly Republicans today proposed legislation that would restore full Cal Grant awards to thousands of college students attending...
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Assemblyman Wagner Discusses Prop 30 and Education

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:31:10 GMT

Assemblyman Wagner explains how Assembly Bill 67 will freeze California college tuition and ensure that Prop 30 funding is used appropriately.
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Assemblymember Wagner talks with Larry Marino on KRLA AM 870

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:10:53 GMT

Assemblymember Donald P. Wagner discusses what is in store for California in 2013.
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Assemblymember Wagner Talks With Frank Stoltz About Senate Bill 1476

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 18:14:07 GMT

Assemblymember Donald P. Wagner calls in for an interview with guest host Frank Stoltz on the Larry Marino show to discuss SB 1476 and family parentage.
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Assemblymember Wagner Discusses High Speed Rail and the Economy

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:20:00 GMT

In his latest video, Assemblymember Donald P. Wagner talks about the high speed rail boondoggle, as well as California's infrastructure and economy.
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