Assemblyman Obernolte to Host Free Tax Preparation For Veterans

Published: http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20170331/assemblyman-obernolte-to-host-free-tax-preparation-for-veterans HESPERIA – Veterans looking to file their annual taxes do not have to wait any longer. Assemblyman Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, announced Wednesday he will host his annual free tax preparation for veterans’ event in the High Desert, in cooperation with the San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department. “We owe our veterans so much for…

Assemblyman Fears Gas Tax Will Do Lasting Damage to California Economy

Published: http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20170411/assemblyman-fears-gas-tax-will-do-lasting-damage-to-california-economy VICTORVILLE — Jay Obernolte doesn’t think California has an issue collecting taxes, it’s how that money gets used once it’s in lawmaker’s hands that’s the cause for concern. Speaking to the Victorville Rotary Club on Tuesday, the 33rd District Assemblyman spent most of his time addressing the recently passed SB 1 that will raise…

Obernolte to Host Senior Scam Stopper

Published: http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20170614/obernolte-to-host-senior-scam-stopper Assemblyman Jay Obernolte and the Contractors State License Board will host a free Senior Scam Stopper seminar from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 23 at Victorville City Hall, Conference Room D, 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville. A panel of experts will provide information to seniors on how to protect themselves from becoming victims of fraud.…

Obernolte’s Bill to Protect Homeowners After Fires Signed by Governor

Published: http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20171017/obernoltes-bill-to-protect-homeowners-after-fires-signed-by-governor Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed a bill to protect homeowners who lose their property in fires. The legislation was authored by 33rd District Assemblyman Jay Obernolte with a keen eye on the blazes that had ravaged his district in 2016. Assembly Bill 367 allows homeowners that use hauled water as their water supply…

Topped by gas price increases, 2017 a ‘disaster for taxpayers,’ Obernolte says

Published: http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20171101/topped-by-gas-price-increases-2017-disaster-for-taxpayers-obernolte-says VICTORVILLE — Assemblyman Jay Obernolte on Wednesday characterized 2017 as “a disaster for taxpayers” in California, tethering the prospectus to the gas tax increase officially enacted hours earlier that he and other state Republicans are seeking to repeal. The increase of 12 cents per gallon beginning Wednesday, and more for diesel gas, is part…

Section of State Route 247 renamed in memory of Sgt. Brian Walker

Published: http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20171129/section-of-state-route-247-renamed-in-memory-of-sgt-brian-walker LUCERNE VALLEY — Nearly 2,030 days have passed since U.S. Army Sgt. Brian Walker was killed on Mother’s Day in 2012 near Bowri Tana, Afghanistan, but the community he left behind never forgot the former Cub Scout who dug holes in the grass when Little League games proved dull. Nor did they forget the…

Obernolte to recognize top area businesses at awards ceremony

Published: http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20171112/obernolte-to-recognize-top-area-businesses-at-awards-ceremony APPLE VALLEY — Assemblyman Jay Obernolte will host the second annual Top Chamber Business Awards Ceremony, which will showcase local businesses from area chamber of commerce offices. During the ceremony and banquet, Obernolte will help recognize three finalists for the business awards from each of the local chambers throughout the 33rd Assembly District. He…

2017 Legislative Session: A Disaster for Taxpayers

Mark Twain once said, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” That observation was especially applicable to the 2017 session of the California State Legislature. Middle-class taxpayers in California were hit with more tax increases than any year since 1935; the Legislature reduced penalties on criminals, endangering public…