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March 13, 2020

Assemblyman Vince Fong introduces bill cracking down on illegal street racing

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Assemblyman Vince Fong has introduced a new bill aimed at cracking down on illegal street-racing activity. Assembly Bill 2565 would implement penalties such as a driver’s license suspension for just the exhibition of speed racing, such as revving an engine and […]
March 6, 2020

Assemblyman Vince Fong introduces new bill aimed at improving preparedness for natural disasters

Assemblyman Vince Fong has introduced a new bill focused on helping vulnerable populations during natural disasters and improving local emergency preparedness plans. Assembly Bill 2428 would require that the state Office of Emergency Services to work with representatives from access and functional needs populations when […]
March 4, 2020

Vince Fong to face off against Julie Solis in November

Current State Assemblyman for District 34 Vince Fong (R) will take on Julie Solis (D) in the general election on November 3rd. Fong received 77% of the vote in Super Tuesday’s primary election. Read More
March 2, 2020

Fong talks Trump visit, ‘water war’ and homeless solutions

In a last-minute campaign stop before the election Tuesday, Assemblyman Vince Fong addressed a packed room at Casey’s at the Ridgecrest Republican Women, Federated meeting Friday. Fong talked about President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Bakersfield, the California “water war” and his ideas for tackling […]
February 26, 2020

Californians are free-spirited by nature. So why does the Legislature want them all to work for corporations?

By Vince Fong, Special to Calmatters California has a history of cutting-edge innovation and creativity. We produce new technology, movies, music, food, and energy. But unfortunately, the California Legislature is pushing policies that will stifle the entrepreneurial spirit that California is known for. Assembly Bill […]
February 26, 2020

Assemblyman Vince Fong introduces bills aimed to address state’s homeless crisis

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — Assemblyman Vince Fong has introduced three bills aimed at helping address the homelessness crisis in California. One of the bills is AB 2870, which would provide $750 million for supportive housing to cities and counties that will create the infrastructure needed […]