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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.