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Ahead of Governor Newsom's State of the State and budget announcement in January 2026, Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) joined members of the California Senate Republican Caucus in releasing their budget priorities for the coming year. Click HERE to read the full budget priority letter.
“Californians deserve a budget that prioritizes accountability, transparency, and results. Our caucus budget priorities focus on protecting taxpayers, championing public safety, and ensuring state programs deliver on their promises.
“At a time when Californians are facing rising costs and economic uncertainty, the state must be a responsible steward with taxpayer dollars. In our budget priority letter, my colleagues and I call for a renewed focus on core services.
“California has serious problems, and we need serious solutions from a serious leader.”
Some of the budget priorities in the letter are:
Fully fund Proposition 36, the anti-crime initiative.
Promote homeownership to preserve the American Dream.
Advocate for renter affordability.
Champion higher education opportunities for California students.