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Examiner.com: BOE member Runner seeks feedback on tax program

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(Sacramento) – California State Board of Equalization Member George Runner announced this week he is seeking feedback from business owners regarding a new use tax collection program administered by the State Board of Equalization.  In 2009, the California Legislature approved the “Qualified Purchasers Program.”  Runner, who was a state senator representing parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties at the time, voted against the bill, AB X4.

According to a press release issued by Runner’s office, the Board of Equalization (BOE) identified more than 500,000 businesses as “qualified purchasers” to date and has automatically registered many of them with a “use tax” account.  A “qualified purchaser” is defined as a service enterprise with more than $100,000 in gross receipts per calendar year that is not already registered with the Board of Equalization

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iePolitics: Is it me or does it seem like maybe George Runner is considering a run for higher office?

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I was on George Runner’s constituent mailing list when he was a senator for quite some time. Many of you may remember the newsletters from him I would post from time to time.

I could be very wrong, but I don’t remember ever specifically asking his office to add me to their official press release list although I have made that request to any and all politicos via the blog on several occasions. I also don’t remember ever receiving any official press releases from his office when he was senator but I could be wrong on that too. I mostly lost touch with his office when his chief of staff died suddenly last year.

However, since George Runner has been a member of the Board of Equalization I have been added to his official press release list. That is a good thing.

What interests me is that lately I seem to be receiving more information from a BOE member than I do from any other state officer and certainly more information than I ever did when he was a senator.   I really appreciate that.

On top of that I have been added to Senator Sharon Runner’s newsletter list without requesting it, I believe.  Last night I think I called her office and asked to be added to her official press release list.  I say I “think” because I called so many senate office I can’t remember which ones for sure.

Anyway, it seems the Runners are trying to be especially high-profile.  That makes me wonder what George’s future plans are.  When he was on KFI a couple of days ago, Tim Conway suggested he would be a good candidate for Governor.  I actually agree.  I would vote for him. 

Whatever the reason is for what he is doing, it is nice to see an elected official go out of his way to make himself available to the public.  Let’s hope he keeps it up.

iePolitics: I guess we might as not bother having an election

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I happened to notice a new press release posted today on the San Bernardino County website.  The release is dated December 22 but it was not posted today.  Its purpose is to announce a special election for the 17th Senate District being vacated by George Runner, who won a seat on the State Board of Equalization this past November.

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SbGrapevine: The State Board of Equalization: Justice in Exchange for Campaign Contributions? – Part Four

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This is the final installment in our four-part series on California’s State Board of Equalization (BOE).  The board is made up of four members, each representing a district of approximately 8 million people, and the state controller.  The four districts are divided so that there are two Republicans and two Democrats.  The State Controller is the deciding vote as to whether the board will be controlled by Democrats or Republicans.

For the first time in decades Republicans have a chance to direct the state’s tax policy.   Although the states leans toward Democrats, Republican nominee for State Controller, Tony Strickland, has a good shot at winning the office in November in what is expected to be a Republican year.

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Bill Hauck: In Response to Senator George Runner

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Job One is Budget Reform
By Bill Hauck

With another campaign season already underway and two million Californians out of work, it’s no surprise that the four-letter word on the lips of most politicians these days is “J-O-B-S.”

Politicians on the left want to step up spending to create jobs. Their counterparts on the right want regulations scrapped in the name of – you guessed it – creating jobs.

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Senator George Runner: Week in Review

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Distraction – it’s a time-honored strategy

News of the Week
Murder suspect remained free after violations
Save money by paroling seriously ill inmates?
Hesperia warns of fire season to come, urges weed abatement now
Baseball pro throws thousands of dollars to local students

Kids do it when they’re in trouble. Husbands do it when they want to watch a game instead of doing chores. Dogs do it when they bring you a toy after they’ve had an “accident.” Even army generals do it when they want to disguise their retreat or find a devious way to win. And, according to Machiavelli, so do politicians.

That’s what is happening with the California Forward budget reform proposals introduced by Democrat legislative leaders – they are a distraction to facilitate deception.

Maybe we should call the proposal a diversion – a game or smokescreen – instead of reform. The real goal of this effort is to allow Democrats to raise taxes with a majority vote and eliminate the power Republicans have to stop their overspending. Continue reading →

Senator George Runner: Jessica’s Law

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Voters’ intent with Jessica’s Law is clear: Keep dangerous sex offenders off the streets
 

News of the Week
Runner, Stricklands host town hall meeting on over-regulation of business
Pair of lawmakers aim to keep sex offenders off social Web sites
Keeping Sex Offenders Offline
Molester never should have been freed
AB32 vs. jobs

I am shaken to the core by the tragic deaths of Chelsea King and Amber Dubois. My heart goes out to their families and the tremendous loss they are forced to endure. No parent should ever have to experience such heartbreak.

That’s why it’s not surprising that when I said goodbye to my daughter last week (she is returning to Key West for Coast Guard duties) I gave her an extra hug and told her to be safe. Continue reading →

Senator George Runner: BOE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2010

Contact: Matt Rexroad
916-648-1222
Poll Shows George Runner is Clear Frontrunner in BOE Race

Sacramento – The results of a poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies show Senator/Taxpayer Advocate and Board of Equalization candidate George Runner as the clear frontrunner in the primary race for Board of Equalization.

The California Republican Primary Survey shows Runner was chosen by 56% of likely voters in the upcoming Republican primary, more than doubling the combined score of both of his opponents who each received 12% of the vote. Continue reading →

Senator George Runner: AB32

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The Continuing Consequences of AB 32
 

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Legislators to address business “over-regulation” Friday
The sky is falling, and so is California’s prosperity
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Ever since Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 32 (The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006) into law, climate change has been the “it” issue of the day. In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, AB 32 transfers a huge amount of power to the unelected Air Resources Board without providing any real oversight or accountability. This risky move has produced some serious consequences.

Under the AB 32 umbrella, more legislation has popped up that prioritizes “going green” over California taxpayers and businesses; all following the trend of taking control and money away from elected governing bodies, and handing it to the Air Resources Board.

For example, in 2008 the Governor signed Senate Bill 375 into law. This new law takes control away from local governments by mandating that regional transportation agencies notify the state about how they will meet specific greenhouse-gas reduction targets as set by the ARB. Continue reading →

George Runner: State Board of Equalization

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2010

Contact: Matt Rexroad
916-648-1222
Claims by Nakanishi Campaign on Slates are FalseSacramento – Senator/Taxpayer Advocate George Runner announced today that he has secured more slate purchases than any other candidate despite false claims by the Alan Nakanishi campaign in the race for Board of Equalization.

A recent announcement from the Alan Nakanishi for Board of Equalization campaign claims he has secured, “…three times more GOP slate cards than his nearest opponent, including such popular slate cards as the California Voter Guide, California Law Enforcement Voter Guide, Republican Taxpayers Association, Continuing the Republican Revolution, and nearly a dozen others.”

The claim that Nakanishi has secured more slates than Runner is simply not true.

The slates secured by Nakanishi total about five million pieces of slate mail. The Runner campaign has secured more than five million pieces of slate mail from Citizens for Good Government, COPS Voter Guide (earned), Family Faith & Freedom Association, PORAC Official Law Enforcement Guide (earned), Save Prop 13 by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (earned), Voter Guide Slate Mail, Small Business Action Committee, California Taxpayer Protection Committee, California Economic Reform Project, and the Republican Voter Checklist among others.

If Nakanishi has three times more slates than any other opponent, then he should be able to demonstrate over 40 slates. He clearly can’t do that.

“I would ask Dr. Nakanishi to either substantiate the claim his campaign has made repeatedly regarding slates or discontinue spreading false information,” said Runner.

George Runner currently represents a large southern portion of BOE District 2 in the State Senate. He authored the successful Amber Alert system and Jessicaʼs Law in 2006. He resides in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

George Runner: Board of Equalization

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2010

Contact: Matt Rexroad
916-648-1222
SACRAMENTO – Adding to the long list of elected officials and organizations throughout California who support his candidacy for the Board of Equalization, taxpayer advocate and Senator George Runner (R- Antelope Valley) announced today he has earned the endorsement of the California Republican Veterans Association (CRVA).“I am honored to have the endorsement of an organization that represents our state’s military men and women who have shown incredible dedication and bravery in serving our country,” Runner said. “I am grateful to the California Republican Veterans Association for their confidence in my ability to represent the interests of our state’s veterans on the Board of Equalization.”This endorsement comes on the heels of the recently announced endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

Senator Runner is running for BOE District 2, the largest of four districts that comprise California’s statewide tax board. The district encompasses all or portions of 34 counties that span from the California-Oregon border to San Bernardino County.
 
George Runner currently represents a large southern portion of BOE District 2 in the State Senate. He authored the successful Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He resides in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

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Senator George Runner: Week in Review

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Putting California Jobs First in 2010 – Conservative Themes on Job Creation

News of the Week
Runner proposes ‘Ronald Reagan Day’
The ‘jobs’ plan that isn’t / California Dems indifferent to state’s reeling private sector
Santa Clarita Opts For Industrial Strength Business Incentives
Editorial: Kicking contractors

In 2010, along with my Republican colleagues, I will continue to make job creation and economic recovery the number one priority. In the coming weeks, we plan to introduce and support bills that improve the jobs climate.

As a matter of fact, everything that the Legislature does this year should be viewed from the perspective of its impacts on California jobs – every bill, every budget line-item, and every regulation.

The first action is to stop California jobs from fleeing our state. With a 12.4 percent unemployment rate, translating to 2.25 million Californians out of work, the Legislature needs to stop jobs from leaving the state. Republican Legislators will continue to stand united in 2010 in opposition to tax increases and job killer bills.

Next, we must restore California’s Competitive Job Creation Climate. Continue reading →

Senator George Runner: Week in Review

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California Supreme Court upholds the will of the people and rights of victims

News of the Week
State, city officials make time for business owners’ concerns
State health takeover: Are they kidding?
Court Ruling Upholds Jessica’s Law
Remembering courage and sacrifice
Californians Lose their Parking Privileges

The California Supreme Court made the right choice on Monday when it sided with voters and victims by upholding Jessica’s Law 2,000-feet living restriction for sex offenders who were paroled after the date the law was passed.

I am pleased with the ruling. The court has upheld the will of the voters and the rights of victims who, let’s not forget, have suffered from the hands of society’s worst criminals.

The court’s ruling is consistent with the intent behind Jessica’s Law, which is to provide better safety for children by preventing paroled sex offenders from living near schools.

According to the Declaration of Independence, our leaders have the right to rule only with ‘the consent of the governed’ and the California Supreme Court proved that today.

It’s a good day for Californians and for Democracy. Continue reading →

George Runner: Endorsement

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Peace Officers Research Association of California Endorses Runner for Board of Equalization

SACRAMENTO – Taxpayer advocate and Senator George Runner (R- Antelope Valley) today announced he has earned the endorsement of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC).

“I am honored to have the endorsement of such a large and distinguished law enforcement organization,” Runner said. “It’s been my pleasure to work with the hard-working men and women in law enforcement throughout my career on such landmark legislation as Amber Alert, Jessica’s Law and Blue Alert.”

With more than 790 member organizations, representing 60,000-plus officers, PORAC is the largest law enforcement association in the state and the largest statewide association in the United States. The organization plays a leadership role in organizing, empowering and representing the interests of rank-and-file peace officers.

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Senator George Runner: Week in Review

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Liberal Democrats are out of touch with the People

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The Liberal Democrats who control California’s Legislature just don’t get it.

Today, on a party-line 6-3 vote, a universal healthcare plan was passed in the Senate Appropriations Committee – never mind the fact that the plan would cost California taxpayers $100 billion in the first six months and $222 billion-a-year thereafter (more than double the annual state budget).

The universal healthcare plan (Senate Bill 810) promises medical access to all. But in reality, the bill will only create a shortage of doctors, nurses and other health providers who might choose to work in other states or a different field altogether for fear of working in the labyrinth of government bureaucracy, or when they realize the financial compensation provided by the private market vanishes.

A shortage of medical professionals will have a contrary effect on SB 810’s goal of creating access for all. Instead California would become the new poster child for sick people suffering through inappropriately long waits for routine care while also limiting provider choices for patients.

It’s also important to note that SB 810 does not specify a means of generating revenue to pay for the new health system, but instead it hopes to establish a commission that would identify a premium structure. In other words, this bill would make government more bloated than ever while bankrupting the state.

It’s amazing to me that just days after Massachusetts voters (whose government operates a universal health care system) rejected a candidate who supported Obama-care, California liberal Democrats have the temerity to ram a similar proposal down the throats of every Californian. Continue reading →

Senator George Runner: This Week In Review

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Senator George Runner - Week In Review

Senator Runner remembers his Capitol Chief of Staff Will Smith

News of the Week
Chief of staff to Sen. George Runner dies
Runner, Smyth Seek Business Input At Town Hall
Local firefighters head to Haiti
California mandates hurting small businesses
Moldy BOE headquarters bill passes Assembly committee

Dear Friends:

This past week has been very difficult. My long-time Chief of Staff and good friend Will Smith passed away on Monday. He collapsed while playing a game of basketball, his favorite sport. Will had worked for both Sharon and me for almost 14 years, and became a member of our family as much as he was a colleague.

Will was someone who had his priorities straight. There are so many great things I can say about him, but perhaps one of his strongest characteristics was his incredible dedication to his family and his faith. It was my privilege to adjourn today’s Senate session in Will’s honor. He will be greatly missed, but I take comfort in the fact that he is home with his Lord.

Sincerely,

George Runner

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Senate Session adjourned
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iePolitics: Some Very Sad News

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The story below is from the Sacramento Bee.  Will was my main contact in Senator Runner’s office.  He was always very helpful and respectful whether  I needed something for the blog or for Republican Woman.  I was very sorry to hear about his untimely death.  iePolitics sends our condolences to his family and friends.

January 12, 2010

Thumbnail image for Will.jpgWill Smith, chief of staff to Republican Sen. George Runner, died Monday night after he collapsed while playing basketball. He was 41.

Smith, who grew up in Weaverville and attended Sacramento State, first came to the Capitol as an Assembly Fellow.

In 1996, Smith joined Runner’s Assembly staff. For the next 14 years, he worked in various capacities in Runner’s Assembly and Senate offices, as well as for Runner’s wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner. Continue reading →

Senator George Runner: Business Regulation Town Hall and Legislative Hearing

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Senator George Runner

Business Regulation Town Hall and Legislative HearingState Senator George Runner (R- Antelope Valley) and Cameron Smyth (R- Santa Clarita) announced that they will host a legislative hearing on the impact of regulations on local businesses.

In the wake of a study released last year that concluded that the cost of regulation on California businesses is nearly $500 billion annually, and with unemployment at record high levels, the overregulation of businesses is likely one primary cause of the state’s lagging economy and high unemployment rates.

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8am-9am on Friday, January 15, 2010 Continue reading →

Senator George Runner: Week in Review

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Week In Review: The best and worst legislation of 2009

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2010: ‘Second chance’ for state changes

Dear Friends:

Happy New Years! I hope this note finds you and your family blessed and doing well.

The past year was one of the toughest in recent memory thanks to a battered economy and record unemployment leading the news. Let’s hope 2010 is the start of better economic times (my prescription for healing the financial health is to remove government as an obstacle to entrepreneurs and small business owners, both of whom create jobs and opportunities for our communities).

Looking at 2009 in the rearview mirror, we saw legislation here in Sacramento that increased taxes on California families and small business, another one that intruded on our 2nd Amendment rights, and a bill that gave a ‘70s San Francisco activist – who is obscure to most Californians – a day of remembrance ala Harvey Milk Day.

Of course, there were a host of other bills – good and bad – that were introduced, including some that became law last week. We listed a few of them here for your reading enjoyment. Continue reading →