State Senator Roger Niello (CA)
Recent News About State Senator Roger Niello (CA)
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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...
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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...
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Senator Niello’s Bill to “Ditch the Switch” to Be Heard at Tuesday’s Senate Energy Committee Hearing
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
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
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
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,...