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Lack of Accountability and Outcomes Despite Billions Spent on Homelessness Programs

Senator Roger Niello, on the "Budget Subcommittee Spotlight," highlighted the concerning lack of accountability and outcomes despite billions spent on homelessness programs in California. The State Auditor's findings revealed a significant issue where the California Interagency Council on Homelessness has not evaluated homelessness funding in recent years, leading to a lack of tracking and evaluation of taxpayer dollars allocated to these efforts. Senator Niello pointed out the absence of ongoing funding from the Governor, leaving local governments unsupported and a lack of...

By NE Sacramento News | Apr 22, 2024

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Lack of Accountability and Outcomes Despite Billions Spent on Homelessness Programs

In a recent session of Subcommittee #4 (State Administration and General Government), concerns were raised regarding the lack of accountability and outcomes despite billions being spent on homelessness programs. Representatives addressed the State Auditor's findings, highlighting the challenges faced in addressing homelessness effectively.The California Interagency Council on Homelessness came under scrutiny for its lack of evaluation of homelessness funding in recent years. Senator Roger Niello pointed out the concerning trend of committing billions in taxpayer dollars...

By NE Sacramento News | Apr 22, 2024

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Senator Niello’s Bill to “Ditch the Switch” to Be Heard at Tuesday’s Senate Energy Committee Hearing

By NE Sacramento News | Apr 15, 2024

Senator Roger Niello's proposed bill, Senate Bill 1413, aims to put an end to biannual clock changes and establish Permanent Standard Time as the year-round standard in California. The bill, which will be presented at the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee hearing tomorrow, has garnered support from a multi-state coalition and is in line with a growing public sentiment against time changes.Advocates for Permanent Standard Time argue that it better aligns with human circadian rhythms, with evidence suggesting that it is associated with fewer health...

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Audit reveals reasons for state failures on worsening homelessness

By NE Sacramento News | Apr 9, 2024

A state audit released today sheds light on the reasons for the worsening homelessness crisis in California, revealing a lack of accountability for the billions of dollars allocated towards addressing the issue. Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) and Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) spearheaded the bipartisan effort to request the audit, which uncovered significant shortcomings in the state's approach to tackling homelessness.Senator Ochoa Bogh emphasized the importance of identifying effective solutions, stating, "Far too many people are living, and dying, on the...

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California Senate Vice Chair Roger Niello Criticizes Budget Agreement

By NE Sacramento News | Mar 20, 2024

California Senate Budget Committee Vice Chair Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has responded to the recent budget agreement reached by Democratic leaders in the state. In a statement, Niello expressed his concerns about the lack of transparency and inclusivity in the budget process.Niello criticized the unilateral decision-making that has characterized the budget process in recent years, stating, "The budget process has been degraded in the last several years with unilateral decision-making happening behind closed doors by one political party." He highlighted the growing...

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Housing Reform Still Lacking as Governor Proposes Program Reductions

By NE Sacramento News | Mar 15, 2024

Budget Subcommittee #1 EducationIn a recent budget hearing, a UC representative revealed that the proposal to reduce funding for a joint UCLA-corporate research complex originated from the Governor’s office, not UC itself. Governor Newsom had initially sought $500 million at the request of two billionaires for this project. In contrast, there are concerns over the lack of medical providers in the Central Valley, with Senate Republicans advocating for prioritizing the funding for a new medical school at UC Merced over the research complex.Budget Subcommittee #2 Resources,...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Nevada County in 2021

By NE Sacramento News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Nevada County received $306,911 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Placer County rise or fall in 2021?

By NE Sacramento News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Placer County received $4.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Nevada County farmers in 2021 reached $341,716

By NE Sacramento News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Nevada County received $341,716 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Placer County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By NE Sacramento News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Placer County received $5,634,007 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather

By NE Sacramento News | Oct 4, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather published on Sept. 27.

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Kiley Working to Fulfill Titan Missile Site Commitment

By NE Sacramento News Report | Jun 30, 2023

Language I requested directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete their assessment of the former Titan Missile Site in Lincoln with all deliberate speed and share those results with the public has been included in this year’s annual Department of Defense Appropriations Bill and Report

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Kiley, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral PRESS Act to Uphold First Amendment Principles

By NE Sacramento News Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 21, Representatives Kevin Kiley (R-CA-03) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to uphold First Amendment Principles

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Kiley Requests IRS Correct the Record on Tax Filing Deadline

By NE Sacramento News Report | Jun 10, 2023

“I believe that if the IRS can find the time and resources to send inaccurate letters to taxpayers, you should be able to find the time and resources to remedy your error by writing a second time to directly inform the taxpayers of your mistake and reassure them that they are not in danger of falling out of compliance with the law”

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Kiley Demonstrates Julie Su’s Lack of Fitness for US Labor Secretary

By NE Sacramento News Report | Jun 7, 2023

“Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su spent today’s hearing astonishingly distancing herself from policies she spent years championing, refused to answer even the most basic of questions, and demonstrated she is manifestly unqualified for US Labor Secretary,”

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Statement on Passage of Fiscal Responsibility Act

By NE Sacramento News Report | Jun 5, 2023

“When I ran for Congress, I promised to do everything in my power to rein in the excessive federal spending that created the inflation crisis crushing California families

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Kiley Calls on CA Lawmakers to Ensure Direct Election of Feinstein Successor

By NE Sacramento News Report | May 26, 2023

On May 25, Representative Kiley gave a floor speech calling on California lawmakers to act immediately to assure Dianne Feinstein’s successor will be chosen by voters, regardless of whether she serves out her term or leaves office before then

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Kiley Introduces Landmark Free Speech Legislation

By NE Sacramento News Report | May 19, 2023

The fundamental right of free expression has come under unprecedented assault in recent years

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Kiley Honors Local Police on House Floor in Inaugural Police Honor Roll

By NE Sacramento News Report | May 16, 2023

Every single American benefits daily from the tremendous dedication and commitment to community exhibited by our police

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Kiley Acts to Secure Southern Border

By NE Sacramento News Report | May 12, 2023

“Securing the border isn’t something we should have to insist upon, and shouldn’t be a partisan issue. It is a basic responsibility of government. Yet the Biden Administration has neglected this basic responsibility unlike any Administration in history, with devastating consequences. On May 11’s ‘Secure the Border Act’ provides the tools necessary to get this crisis under control.” – Congressman Kevin Kiley