Jun
15
2023
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Today Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) issued the following statement after voting ‘No’ on the 2023-24 state budget:
“Today we checked a box to meet a constitutional deadline. Our actual spending plan will be tinkered with until October, when we finally know exactly how much money is in the state’s coffers,” said Wilk. “When that time comes, we must spend smarter to ensure we use our limited resources in the most impactful way. More transparency would ensure the budget is not a vehicle that puts progressive priorities over the critical needs of 40 million Californians.”
Earlier this year, Senate Republicans sent a letter to Governor Newsom and legislative Democratic leaders calling for the following issues to be prioritized in the budget:
- Lower Gas Prices
- Cut Costs for Renters
- Prevent Wildfires
- Build Water Storage
- Commit to Kids, Cut Failing Projects
- Tackle Crime
- Empower Job Creators
- Act on Homelessness