Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s State of the State address. 

“Last year, the governor struck out at Dodgers Stadium, and this year, he is using smoke and mirrors to hide what we all know — the state of our state is a mess under a one-man rule,” Wilk said. “Newsom should have delivered his remarks in Orange County because this speech was Fantasyland, not reality.

“No figure or price tag is going to change the reality facing everyday Californians. Want to buy a home? Better have 800 grand. Need to drive to school, work or to the doctor? Fork over 80 bucks to fill up your tank. Worried about homelessness? Don’t worry. The state just threw $17 billion at it for it to get worse.

“There can be no more excuses. California families, communities and students deserve better.”

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California has been heading in the wrong direction, Wilk said.

• California is ranked #48 out of 50 states in the United States to live. (CBS 8 San Diego)
• California has the lowest literacy rate of any state. (EdSource)
• California’s homicide rate is at 31%. (Associated Press)
• California’s gas prices soar above $5.00+ for a gallon of unleaded gas with no relief in sight. (Los Angeles Times)
• California is unprepared for another drought. (San Francisco Chronicle)
• California has the highest unemployment numbers in the nation. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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