SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, today released her office budget to the public showing how much she spends on staff salaries, travel, utilities, supplies and other office expenses. Olsen released her budget document after the Assembly Rules Committee, which oversees lawmakers' budgets, refused to release current budget documents to the media. "I released my office budget because the public has a right to know how taxpayer dollars are being spent," said Assemblymember Olsen. "This should not be a big deal. Taxpayer money should be public."
Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, today issued the following statement following yesterday's passage of a second majority vote budget:
"I have always been committed to working with both sides to craft a budget that reduces government spending and funds the core priorities of Californians
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, honored Waterford resident Josh Whitfield as the 2011 Veteran of the Year for the 25th Assembly District during a special lunch at the State Capitol on June 22nd.
"I could not be more honored to present the Veteran of the Year Award for the 25th Assembly District to Josh Whitfield for his service to our great nation and the sacrifices he made on the field of battle," said Assemblymember Olsen. "He served his country with great distinction and pride during his combat deployments. Josh serves as the embodiment of honor and courage that is demonstrated daily by our men and women in uniform."
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, today issued the following statement following the Legislature's passage of a majority vote budget:
"Californians deserve an on-time, balanced budget that reflects their priorities, but that's not what this proposal is. This budget is only a temporary solution and does nothing to fix California's long-term fiscal health.
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, today joined with her Assembly Republican colleagues to unveil a "Roadmap for a No Tax Increase Budget," which will help the state close its remaining $15.4 billion budget deficit, fully fund the constitutional guarantee for education and protect local law enforcement - without raising taxes.
SACRAMENTO-Today, Assembly Bill 991 by
Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, won the unanimous approval of
the Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protection Committee.
This bill creates the California Licensing and Permit Center, an online
one-stop-shop for state level permits and licenses.
Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, will host
three Community Coffees in April. Olsen and her staff will be on hand
to meet constituents and answer questions about state-related issues.
Community members are invited to attend and share their thoughts and
ideas on important issues facing our State.
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Kristin Olsen,
R-Modesto, today announced that she has selected Lynn Dickerson, the
Chief Executive Officer of the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, as
her 2011 Woman of the Year for the 25th Assembly District.
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Kristin Olsen,
R-Modesto, today issued the following statement regarding her votes to
support cutting government spending during yesterday's vote in the
Assembly on nine budget-related bills:
MODESTO - Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto,
will host the first of a series of Community Coffees throughout the
25th Assembly District in Salida on Wednesday, March 23. Olsen and her
staff will be on hand to meet constituents and answer questions about
state-related issues. Residents in Stanislaus County are invited to
attend and share their thoughts and ideas on important issues facing our
State.
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