California Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher Criticizes State Energy and Spending Policies
James Gallagher, California Assembly Republican Leader representing areas including Butte, Glenn, Placer, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba counties, used his social media platform on April 14, 2026 to criticize state energy policies and related government spending.
In a post at 13:56 UTC, Gallagher stated: “Steyer @TomSteyer policies RAISE your cost of living, period, and this would do it even more. What he is saying is ludicrous. ‘Cap and Tax’ is one reason why you pay more for gas and electricity in CA. Cutting allowances will gas prices and likely shut down a refinery”.
At 13:59 UTC the same day, Gallagher continued his criticism by posting: “Also the Cap & Tax money goes into slush fund that gives $1 Billion/year to the failed High Speed Rail project & pet projects for legislators, while shortchanging wildfire prevention projects. In other words, more wasteful spending.”
Later at 14:55 UTC on April 14th, he addressed Senator Whitehouse directly in another post: “Weird @SenWhitehouse that all of his policies have already been implemented in CA and we pay the highest electricity rates in the nation.”
Gallagher’s comments come as part of his broader legislative activity as detailed on his official website, where he offers resources for public transportation and community support as well as constituent services such as assistance with state agencies. He has represented communities within several northern California counties in the State Assembly.
Gallagher has also shared district maps for the communities served by his office and has been involved in providing community resources throughout his tenure.
