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Donnelly backed redevelopment exemption

Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, R-Twin Peaks, who routinely campaigns on a platform of getting government out of the way, is struggling to explain his past support for redevelopment agencies. “Let’s get more people working, let’s not assault RDAs,” Donnelly said in

June voter guide gives candidates’ visions for CA

John Seiler April 30, 2014

Are you ready for some campaigning? In recent days voters have received in the mail Official Voter Information Guide for the June 3 primary election. It conveniently lists every candidate for office and the two propositions on the ballot: Proposition 41,

CA GOP convention reached ‘whole new level’ of inclusiveness

John March 19, 2014

At last weekend’s spring convention in Burlingame, California Republicans promised an effort to “Rebuild, Renew, Reclaim.” “We’re pushing the party outside of its comfort zone,” California Republican Party Chairman Jim Brulte said in advance of the convention. “And we’re already

Governor’s race: Kashkari launches campaign on jobs and education

John January 22, 2014

Republican Neel Kashkari launched his campaign for governor on Tuesday, promising that, if elected, he’ll focus on two issues: jobs and education. The former assistant U.S. treasury secretary, who is best known for his role in the controversial 2008 Wall Street bailout, criticized

Governor’s race: Maldonado drops out

John January 16, 2014

Former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado ended his campaign for governor of California on Thursday morning, leaving a conservative state legislator as the only Republican candidate in the race. Maldonado, the state’s most prominent Latino Republican, made the announcement where his

No Assembly video for Donnelly, but ok for Speaker Perez

Katy Grimes November 15, 2013

Last week gubernatorial candidate Tim Donnelly was warned he was about to receive a cease and desist notice from Assembly administrator Jon Waldie, telling him he was not allowed to use Assembly video footage in his political campaign. Yet the

Vehicle-fee extension would funnel taxes of less affluent to the rich

CalWatchdog Staff July 8, 2013

July 8, 2013 By Dave Roberts Assembly Democrats, many of whom see themselves as champions of the downtrodden, instead became reverse Robin Hoods recently, robbing from the poor and middle class to give to the rich. Nearly every Democrat along

Sacramento family fights seizure of child by CPS

CalWatchdog Staff May 24, 2013

May 24, 2013 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento couple recently had their baby ripped from their arms at their home by Sacramento Child Protective Services workers, with the help of local police, after telling a Sacramento hospital they wanted

Liberty wins in legislative committee

CalWatchdog Staff April 9, 2013

April 9, 2013 By Katy Grimes Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, R-Hesperia, won one for the good guys today. But it’s just the opening round. AB 351 by Donnelly, The California Liberty Preservation Act, would declare indefinite detention of an California citizen,

Legislation would create school marshal program to protect kids

CalWatchdog Staff January 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO — Planes have armed air marshals. How about armed school marshals? Last week Assemblyman Tim Donnelly told me about his plan to offer legislation to create a voluntary school marshal program, modeled after