Caucus News

Thursday, May 9, 2013
Speaker Pérez PowerPoint Presentation of the Assembly Democrats "Blueprint for a Responsible Budget"

(Sacramento) - In a speech to the Sacramento Press Club, Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) unveiled the Blueprint for a Responsible Budget, the Assembly Democrats' plan for continuing fiscal responsibility, strengthening the middle class and delivering effective, efficient services for Californians. "During the past few difficult years long-term fiscal planning has waned, the middle class has suffered, and governmental services have in some cases deteriorated and become inefficient," Speaker Pérez said. "The Blueprint for a Responsible Budget will help us address those problems as we craft the state budget in the critical weeks after we get the updated economic figures from the Governor's May Budget Revision." The Blueprint for a Responsible Budget is based on the following three interrelated principles: Continuing Fiscal Responsibility; Strengthening the Middle Class; and Delivering Effective, Efficient Services for Californians. Here's the Speaker's power point presentation of the Blueprint for a Responsible Budget in this Assembly Access video.

Monday, 7 January 2013
Speaker Pérez: Remembering the Victims of Newtown

(Sacramento) - As the California State Assembly returned for the 2013/14 legislative session Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) called for a moment of reflection to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. The Speaker said "We mourn the 20 children who were taken from their parents and their families at the beginning of a life filled with endless potential. We see the photos of their smiling faces, full of youth and vitality and happiness and our hearts break in sorrow."

Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Speaker Pérez Unveils Middle Class Scholarship Act

(Sacramento) – Between triple digit fee increases and the struggling economy middle class Californians are being squeezed out of the opportunity to get a higher education. Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez wants to renew the promise of a higher education for middle class students and their families. To renew that promise, Speaker Pérez has introduced the Middle Class Scholarship Act (www.middleclassscholarship.com) to reduce the cost of attending a CSU, UC or community college by two-thirds, saving thousands of students thousands of dollars every year. The Speaker says, not only do students deserve an opportunity to receive a quality college education, investing in California's students is an investment in our collective future. For every $1 we spend on higher education, the state gets a $3 return on its investment. The program will be funded by closing a wasteful tax loophole for out-of-state corporations.

Tuesday, 18 January 2012
Assembly Speaker John. A Pérez on the State of the State

(Sacramento) – Following Governor Brown's State of the State address Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez said, "The Governor presented a compelling argument for needed job creation measures to put Californians back to work, as well as new revenues to finishing up the hard work of putting California's fiscal house in order. He presented a comprehensive list of areas to move California forward, and my colleagues and I are looking forward to working with the Governor to achieve new progress for California."

Sunday, 1 January 2012

Speaker Pérez Interview on KABC TV

The Issues

What Members Are Saying

Assemblymember Adam Gray – AD 21
"I want to thank the Governor for his prudent spending decisions contained within his budget revision. I find it refreshing that the Governor is taking a long-term view of our budget and reducing debt."
Assemblymember Marc Levine - AD 10
"The May Revision provides reason for cautious optimism. Revenues are up in the short term, but growth is not as fast as any of us would like. It is important that this budget continue to reflect our priorities… There is a lot of work ahead of us, but I believe this Budget will come to be seen as the light at the end of the economic tunnel."
Assemblymember Nancy Skinner – AD 15
"The Governor's May Revise affirms that our state is out of deficit and on the way to economic recovery. With much healthier revenues, California is beginning to restore funding to our schools and community colleges."
Assemblymember Das Williams – AD 37
"We are beginning to turn the corner after years of horrid education cuts. Complete restoration cannot happen overnight, but the governor's proposal, along with other legislative ideas, offers a strong roadmap for Californians to return to educational excellence."
Assemblymember Mariko Yamada – AD4
"As expected, the Governor’s May Revise strikes a balance between the temporary revenues granted us by the voters and a focus on recovering the California economy."
Assemblymember Toni Atkins – AD78
"I applaud Governor Brown’s cautious and balanced approach to state finances which prioritizes our investment in the future through education and healthcare…It is also consistent with the principles outlined in the Assembly Democratic Caucus’ Blueprint for a Responsible Budget, released last week – fiscal responsibility, strengthening the middle class, and delivering effective, efficient services for Californians."
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown – AD 47
"I look forward to working with my colleagues to review Governor Brown’s May Budget Revision proposal. I am very pleased to see that the budget calls for 56 new positions to help the Secretary of State eliminate the backlog and red tape of business filings. This will be very helpful for small businesses to stimulate economic growth and jobs for our region."
Assemblymember Ed Chau – AD 49
"As we spend the next month reconciling our priorities, I will be reviewing the Governor’s framework through the prism of principles outlined in our Blue Print for a Responsible Budget, which calls for ongoing fiscal responsibility, strengthening the middle class, and delivering effective, efficient services for all Californians."
Assemblymember Roger Dickinson – AD 7
"The Governor’s May Revise budget proposal is another encouraging indication that budget stability appears to have returned to California after years of financial struggle and education will receive desperately-needed additional funding. However, the May Revise continues to shortchange the most vulnerable in our state—such as those who need health care, child care, access to justice, or essential support services to escape poverty. By adopting a balanced budget, making prudent investments to help those in need and rebuild our economy, and protecting the state from future economic downtowns, we can continue to restore our GoldenState."

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