The problems posed by our public employee pensions have become headline news. Recent news coverage details large unfunded liabilities and public opinion polls demonstrate the increasing concern of voters. Recently I filed the Public Employee Pension Reform Act. This is a proposal of three very reasonable reforms to lower the costs of public employee pensions that have become unsustainable. I More

The Holiday Season is such a unique time of year. It’s a time of reflection and of recalling memories near and far as well as a time to anticipate what the New Year will bring. And among those agreeable musings, we celebrate with family and friends. My reflections are upon the honor that I’ve had to represent the 5th Assembly More

We have prepared some video highlights from the 1st Senate District Debate held in Granite Bay on September 29. We’ll roll out these “highlights” over the next few days. I want to make sure that you know where I stand on the issues that are important to you. This first video includes my thoughts on the the mandatory ski helmet More