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The truth about Senate Bill 54 is worse than anyone thought

Published in the OC Register May 3rd By Diane Dixon Early last month, I joined an Assembly delegation to the US-Mexico border at San Ysidro to discuss human trafficking and the fentanyl epidemic with Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials. During my meetings with border patrol staff, I was confronted with the stark reality of …

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What’s it like in the California Legislature? These new legislators offer a look at their jobs

By Kaitlyn Schallhorn at the OC Register The first year of school can be intimidating, exciting, a new beginning. For freshman legislators, it’s no different. They’ve got to learn to navigate a new city, a Capitol complex under construction and the ins and outs of a new legislative process. They’re working with colleagues from vastly …

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The unintended consequences of California’s new minimum wage for healthcare workers

by Diane Dixon on December 2, 2023 at the Los Angeles Daily News Senate Bill 525, aimed at raising the minimum wage for healthcare workers, is undoubtedly well-intentioned. The goal of ensuring fair compensation for those working tirelessly in the public and private healthcare sector is commendable. However, it’s essential to consider the potential longer-term …

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Diane Dixon Raises Almost $200,000 For Re-Election in the First Half of 2023

Newport Beach, Calif. – – Today Diane Dixon announced raising almost $200,000 for her campaign for reelection during the most recent reporting period. Official records filed with the California Secretary of State’s office will show Dixon raising $187,199 during the latest reporting period for the 2024 election from January 1, 2023-June 30, 2023. Known for …

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Diane Dixon: ACA 1 will chip away at critical taxpayer protections in California

California’s legislative supermajority is moving closer to making it easier for local governments to approve bonds and special taxes for affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, and public infrastructure projects, with every Californian footing the bill. The tax burden on small to midsize businesses across the state is onerous enough, and with mounting inflation, the cost …

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