Lawmaker blasts idea of mileage-based driving tax Governor approved pilot project to study mileage-based tax SACRAMENTO — Santee Assemblyman Brian Jones on Thursday blasted a bill signed by the governor late last month that moves forward the controversial idea of a mileage-based driving tax<http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/07/sb-1077-mileage-driving-fee-tax-california/?#article-copy> in California. Continue reading

Assemblyman Jones Denounces Latest Gas Tax Gimmick Spending up to $20 Million on a Study to Tax Drivers More, "Are You Kidding Me?" Continue reading

'Power drunk' agency slams small winery San Diego Union-Tribune Vintner closing doors after fined for use of volunteer labor By Steven Greenhut12:05 p.m.Oct. 6, 2014 SACRAMENTO — Last fall, my wife and I spent a Sunday afternoon at a small winery in the Sierra foothills picking grapes and crushing them in... Continue reading

New tax would push gasoline prices over $4 a gallon KUSI SAN DIEGO (KUSI) - The average price of gasoline has dropped by half a cent to an average $3.77 per gallon, but come January 2015, the price of gasoline per gallon could well be over $4. Right now San Diego has the lowest average gasoline price per Continue reading

California Moves to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags Democrats Thinking the Weight of a Plastic Bag will Change a Person's Behavior, "Are You Kidding Me?" Continue reading

California Gas Tax Should be Delayed San Diego Union-Tribune While a tax at any level directly affects businesses and consumers, the most detrimental tax that can go into effect is one that people are not aware of. Such is the case with the new hidden gas tax that is being pushed through by regulators at the... Continue reading

The 11th Annual San Diego Junior Pheasant Hunt held on March 2nd 2014 on the Tulloch Ranch near Buckman Springs Road in East San Diego County was a big success. Continue reading

Opposing Workplace Flexibility, “Are You Kidding Me?” Continue reading

Legislature takes simplistic approach to stop cellphone thefts.  Continue reading

Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today honored Sgt. Karolyn Smith as the 2014 Veteran of the Year for the 71st Assembly District. Karolyn Smith has demonstrated her dedication to her country as a Sergeant in the U.S Army Reservist, having earned the National Defense Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraqi Freedom Medal and is currently in the process of receiving the Purple Heart. Continue reading