When I was elected as your representative in the California State Assembly, I promised that I would be the taxpayer’s advocate in the State Capitol. Each year, the state forces people like you and me to shoulder the responsibility for…

Many of you have reached out to me and my office and shared your frustrations regarding your skyrocketing utility bills. As I mentioned in a previous ‘Around the 71st’, Assembly Republicans sent a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission…

The legislative session is in full swing and with that, bills are being introduced by legislators each week. One of my recent bills up for consideration is AB 306. This bill would give small businesses better resources for the funding…

Lately, many of us have been feeling the effects of rising utility costs. For those on a fixed income, these bills are not only a burden but a constant strain on how they will be able to manage their monthly…