Problem Solvers Advocate for Exemptions in Federal Clean Hydrogen Rules to Help Advance California Climate Goals
On behalf of the 20 bipartisan, bicameral state legislators of the California Problem Solvers Caucus, we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to the proposed regulations published by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department regarding the Internal Revenue Code section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen (Clean Hydrogen PTC) and the energy credit, as established and amended by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law 117-169, 136 Stat. 1818 (August 16, 2022).
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Release: Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Package of Retail Theft Legislation
The California Problem Solvers Caucus has endorsed sensible, obtainable solutions to the rise in retail theft seen over recent years. After a series of stakeholder meetings and internal discussion, Caucus members have put forward a series of thoughtful proposals to update and reform our current retail theft statutes
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Across the aisle: Can bipartisan caucuses change the California Legislature?
Every other week, the 21 members of the Problem Solvers Caucus gather for lunch to hear presentations on different policies. This session, they’re focusing on clean energy and homelessness — issues they say impact every legislative district in California.
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How We Work - The California Problem Solvers Caucus
The California Problem Solvers Caucus is a new voice – and a unique venue – to address complex state challenges. Our 21-member bipartisan, bicameral caucus is both a convener and a catalyst, bringing together innovative ideas and diverse stakeholders to inform pragmatic policymaking.
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Problem Solvers Request $40m for San Joaquin River Floodplain Restoration
SACRAMENTO - Today, the California Problem Solvers Caucus announced that it had submitted a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom asking the administration to restore $40 million in funding for floodplain restoration projects around the San Joaquin River. Governor Newsom had proposed cutting the funding (which was originally approved in last year's budget agreement) in his January budget proposal.
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Re: Retain FY 2022-2023 Funding for San Joaquin River Floodplain Restoration
Dear Governor Newsom:
We are writing to urge you to retain $40 million in FY 2022-2023 funding for San Joaquin River floodplain restoration. Your draft FY 2023-2024 budget proposes to eliminate these funds. We also urge you and the legislature to increase flood funding to achieve the level of state funding recommended in the new Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, which was adopted last December.
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A Letter to President Biden from the California Problem Solvers Caucus
We urge you to suspend the federal excise tax on gasoline and bring relief to California
residents who have been grappling with record inflation, increased cost of goods, and the
highest gasoline prices in the country.
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