Panel shelves safety bill spawned by Santee officer's death
SACRAMENTO — The family of a Santee CHP officer killed in a car accident that spawned a national debate and court battles over alleged unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles...
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Calif. lawmakers slam brakes on used-car safety bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) —A controversial bill affecting the safety of used cars took some dramatic twists and turns Tuesday at the state Capitol...
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Assemblyman Jones' Bill to Conform State and Federal "Made in America" Labeling Standards in CA Killed in Committee
July 1, 2013 (Sacramento) -- Legislation by Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) to modify “Made in America” labeling standards has been killed the Senate Judiciary Committee today. Assembly Bill 890...
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State law could kill "Made in USA" label
If a company wants to label its product “Made in the USA,” it had better beware of selling it in California, which may allow people to sue the company for using the label. While the other 49 states...
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Assemblyman Jones and East County Magazine to Host Eastern San Diego County Photography Contest
June 20, 2013 (Santee) -- Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) and East County Magazine announced today that they will host a photography contest that features photographs taken in San Diego’s East County....
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UC Riverside: A variety of votes by Inland lawmakers
Budget legislation that directs the University of California to allocate $15 million to UC Riverside’s school of medicine received a mixed reaction from the area”s Republican lawmakers. Assembly...
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Assemblyman Jones Issues Statement Supporting "Open Riding" in Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area
June 16, 2013 (Ocotillo Wells)-- Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) has sent a letter to the State Parks Department encouraging open riding in Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) in...
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The state Legislature on Saturday passed a major piece of the federal Affordable Care Act, opting to expand Medicaid to 1.4 million low-income Californians even as Republican...
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Brian Jones co-authors resolution criticizing IRS attack on political groups
Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) has co-authored a resolution to stand up for the free speech rights of all Californians, which he says have been under attack. The resolution condemns recent...
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Lawsuit threatens off-road open riding in desert
Two environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to shut down open riding at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), firing up the off-roading community for a fight. “We have been...
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