East SBV Times

Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) responded to Governor Gavin Newsom's 2024-25 state budget proposal by highlighting the challenges faced by California and outlining her commitment to addressing them.

In her statement, Senator Ochoa Bogh addressed the pressing issue of California's $68 billion budget deficit, emphasizing the need for a strategic and fiscally responsible approach to alleviate the burden on residents. She acknowledged the struggles of many Californians in meeting their basic needs, attributing it to factors like high gas prices and increased grocery bills.

Senator Ochoa Bogh expressed her readiness to collaborate on finding solutions, stating, "I stand ready to work to find a strategic and fiscally responsible approach to this budget shortfall." She emphasized the importance of making California more affordable, safer, and a better place to live, pledging to prioritize the efficient use of taxpayer funds to benefit vulnerable communities.

The Senator's dedication to maximizing taxpayer funds was underscored as she affirmed, "My Republican colleagues and I are committed to... making California more affordable, safer, and a better place to live."