Suzette Valladares – California Globe

California ‘No Tax On Tips’ Bill Halted in Senate Committee

May 28, 2025 2:45 amMay 28, 2025 2:46 am

A bill that would create a California state income tax deduction for tips was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee over the weekend, being one of over 400 pieces of legislation being sent to the Suspense File. Senate Bill 17,...

May Budget Revise 2025-2026 Grows to $322 Billion, with $12 Billion Deficit

May 14, 2025 5:04 pmMay 14, 2025 5:13 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his revised 2025-2026 budget on Wednesday, proposing a $12 billion deficit in California alongside his $321.9 billion budget. In his speech, and later in a statement, Newsom primarily blamed President Donald Trump for the $12 billion...

Bill to Expand Telehealth Options for California Cancer Patients Passes Senate Committee

April 7, 2025 4:34 pmApril 7, 2025 4:35 pm

A bill to expand health access for cancer patients by allowing cancer patients in California to access out of state doctors remotely, passed the Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee in a unanimous vote on Monday, giving a strong...

New Senate Bill Would Expand Telehealth Options For Cancer Patients in California

March 11, 2025 2:45 amMarch 11, 2025 2:46 am

A bill that would expand health access for cancer patients by allowing cancer patients in California to access out of state doctors remotely was introduced in the Senate on Monday. Senate Bill 508, authored by Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita),...

Bill to Exempt Small Businesses From Paying $800 Minimum Franchise Tax Introduced In Senate

March 5, 2025 4:46 pmMarch 5, 2025 4:46 pm

A bill that would exempt most small businesses in the state from paying the state’s $800 annual franchise tax was officially introduced in the Senate on Wednesday. Senate Bill 816, authored by Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita), would specifically exempt...

2024 Election Was Major Success for California GOP as State Senate Leaders Celebrate Major Gains

November 22, 2024 1:48 pmNovember 22, 2024 2:25 pm

In a statement on Friday, Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) announced that with all state Senate races now called, the 2024 election was a major success, with the number of GOP held state Senate seats climbing from 8...