Pacific Research Institute: 2 Reforms That Will Help Fix DMV’s Motor Voter Scandal
April 2, 2019
If they are serious about restoring the public’s trust, Webb, Secretary of State Alex Padilla, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle should embrace these 2 reforms as part of a broader effort to clean up the DMV mess.
Orange County Register: Gavin Newsom's threat to localities is extortion by any other name
March 17, 2019
As noted by Sen. Pat Bates, R-Laguna Hills, “The governor’s proposal to hold money for road repairs captive unless local governments meet his demands is a bait-and-switch on Californians who thought the gas and car taxes would help them and their communities. With the defeat of last November’s gas...
Coast News Group: Rodman honored as Woman of the Year
March 14, 2019
From fighting to protect its unique ecosystem and watershed to educational programs, the nonprofit has been a stalwart in environmental issues under the leadership of Lisa Rodman of Carlsbad.
KUSI San Diego: Gov. Newsom signs executive order that stops the use of the death penalty
March 13, 2019
“The announcement benefits people like Randy Kraft who butchered at least 16 young men and Scott Peterson who was convicted of murdering his wife and their unborn child,” Bates said. “It sends the terrible message that the taking of innocent life will not be punished to the fullest extent of the...
CBS Los Angeles: Mixed Reaction To Gov. Newsom’s Death Penalty Executive Order
March 13, 2019
Sen. Patricia Bates, R-Laguna Niguel, said she was “disappointed that today’s action undermines the will of California’s voters who spoke clearly in 2016 to reaffirm the death penalty.”
Orange County Register: Bill could help set standards for sober living homes
March 11, 2019
More than a dozen bills have been introduced this session to try to address California’s scandal-plagued addiction treatment and recovery industry. Many see one as essential: AB 704. It would require criminal background checks for employees of licensed addiction treatment centers. It was introduced...
CBS Sacramento: Schools Could Be Required To Hold Lockdown Drills Twice a School Year
February 26, 2019
CBS-Sacramento: The bill’s author, Senator Patricia Bates, cited the need for schools to be prepared for worst-case scenarios, saying “SB 541 will save lives and prepare all students, faculty, and parents to know what to do during active threats.”
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