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California Natural Gas Pipeline
March 20, 2023

Last week, California GOP members sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom addressing the recent period of high natural gas price spiking, referencing actions taken by his administration and offering suggestions on how to prevent a similar situation from happening again.

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ABC News Cover
March 17, 2023

With the rise of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, members of Congress are trying to get ahead of the curve and ensure the technology doesn't get out of control.

And they're taking different approaches to find the best solution.

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Issues:Technology
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Fox News Cover Page
March 8, 2023

 A group of House Republicans introduced legislation Wednesday that would restrict California's ability to ban traditional gas-powered cars as part of the state's electric vehicle push.

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Breitbart headline: Rep. Jay Obernolte: Congress doesn't understand the dangers of AI
March 3, 2023

As AI continues to grow in popularity, certain U.S. representatives are calling for further legislation around the technology, but knowledge about AI is weak. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) explains, “You’d be surprised how much time I spend explaining to my colleagues that the chief dangers of AI will not come from evil robots with red lasers coming out of their eyes.”

Issues:Technology
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LA Times headline: Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; 'We are coming,' sheriff says
March 2, 2023

San Bernardino County and state officials reassured residents trapped in their homes that help was on the way. Road crews were making progress on clearing the roads and getting to residents on Friday.

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Snowy road
March 1, 2023

U.S. Congressmen Jay Obernolte (CA-23) led his Congressional colleagues in calling for Governor Newsom to issue a state disaster declaration in response to historic winter storms. The official request for the governor to declare a State of Emergency for the mountain areas was signed by Reps.

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San Bernardino Sun headline: Obernolte: Newsom must declare state of emergency for San Bernardino Mountains
March 1, 2023

Local officials are trying to get more help to Inland Empire mountain residents, many of whom remain snowed in, including some without power or groceries, after a series of devastating winter storms.

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Smart Home
February 13, 2023

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) reintroduced his Protecting Against Compromised IOT Technology Act on Thursday to protect American consumers and businesses from products that could be manipulated or compromised by foreign actors.