San Diego Union-Tribune: On gas prices, Villaraigosa’s candor is just what the state needs
“Antonio Villaraigosa offered a far more sweeping critique of how the state is run. He noted environmental regulations that push up the cost of living are regularly passed by the California Air Resources Board without regard for the millions of residents who live paycheck to paycheck.”
VILLARAIGOSA ROLLS OUT GAS PRICE RELIEF PLAN
Antonio Villaraigosa released his plan to lower gas prices for California working families, protect jobs, and stabilize the state’s energy future.
ABC & USC Center for Political Future Face Backlash as Villaraigosa Attorney Demands Debate Access
Prominent attorney Eric George, Esq of Ellis George LLP sent a demand letter on behalf of Antonio Villaraigosa to ABC News and the University of Southern California Center for the Political Future to immediately revisit and correct his exclusion from the upcoming California gubernatorial debate.
STATEMENT ON CÉSAR CHÁVEZ
In response to today’s news about César Chávez, Antonio Villaraigosa released the following statement.
VILLARAIGOSA ENDORSED BY THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF LABOR UNIONS
The California Federation Labor Union today announced its endorsement of Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor of California.
VILLARAIGOSA CAMPAIGN CALLS OUT “BIASED AND BIGOTED” USC CRITERIA IN UPCOMING DEBATE
The criteria developed by a University of Southern California Professor to determine participation in the upcoming USC/ABC gubernatorial debate raises serious questions and doubts about fairness and bias in the gubernatorial election.
VILLARAIGOSA BRINGS AFFORDABILITY TOUR TO SALINAS
Antonio Villaraigosa will continue his statewide Affordability Tour with a stop in Salinas, where he will meet with local farmers and agricultural leaders at Reservoir Farms to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing California agriculture.
TRUMP’S RECKLESS IRAN WAR IS PUTTING CALIFORNIA IN THE CROSSHAIRS
President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a war with Iran without a clear strategy is placing Californians directly in harm’s way while driving up already painful energy costs.
ANTONIO CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE MORATORIUM ON COSTLY REGULATIONS, VOWS TO REFORM CARB AS GO
As Californians continue to face the highest gas prices in the country, Antonio Villaraigosa called for an immediate moratorium on costly regulations that drive up energy prices and make life more expensive for working families across the state.
WAR WITH IRAN AND SOARING GAS PRICES SHOW WHY CALIFORNIANS NEED LEADERS FOCUSED ON STABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY
As global conflict involving Iran drives oil prices higher, Californians are once again seeing the cost of gasoline spike; putting pressure on family budgets and exposing the state’s vulnerability to global energy shocks.
YAMAHA DEPARTURE HIGHLIGHTS GROWING RISK OF JOBS LEAVING CALIFORNIA
For generations, California has been the engine of innovation and opportunity in America. But when a major employer that has called our state home for nearly 50 years decides to move its headquarters out of California, it raises serious questions about the pressures facing businesses and workers alike.
ICYMI: HUNDREDS RALLY TO LAUNCH ANTONIO’S CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR
Hundreds of supporters, labor leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered in Los Angeles last weekend to officially kick off the campaign for governor of California by former mayor and Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa.
NEW JOBS REPORT SHOWS WORKERS ARE BEING LEFT BEHIND
A new national jobs report released Friday shows the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent, raising concerns about the strength of the labor market.
TRUMP’S FIRING OF DHS SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM
“Firing one official doesn’t change the reality families are living with every day. The problem isn’t one person, it’s an administration that has chosen fear and chaos over solutions.”
VILLARAIGOSA FILES TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
Antonio Villaraigosa officially filed paperwork to run for Governor of California, formalizing a statewide campaign focused on delivering results for working families and restoring opportunity across the state.
VILLARAIGOSA LAUNCHES NEW AD AND POLLING DEMONSTRATING STRONG PATH TO VICTORY
Antonio Villaraigosa launched a new TV AD “Affordability” and a polling memo from Tulchin Research demonstrating a clear path to victory.
NEW DATA: XAVIER BECERRA DROPPING OUT OF GOV RACE SHRINKS ODDS OF TOP TWO REPUBLICAN SCENARIO TO 8%
According to data guru Paul Mitchell’s “Top Two Twins Primary Simulator,” the best way to avoid Republicans taking the top two spots in the runoff is for Xavier Becerra to drop out of the Governor’s race and withdraw his name from the ballot
VILLARAIGOSA EARNS ENDORSEMENT FROM COUNCILMEMBER IMELDA PADILLA
Antonio Villaraigosa’s campaign for Governor of California continues to build strength across communities with the endorsement of Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla.
VILLARAIGOSA CALLS OUT PREDICTIVE MARKETS “THIS ISN’T INNOVATION, THIS IS A DEFIANCE OF CALIFORNIA VOTERS, OUR LAWS, AND TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY”
Antonio Villaraigosa is drawing a clear line on so-called “prediction markets” operating in California that are violating state law, undermining tribal sovereignty, and harming consumers by operating with no regulation or oversight.
NEW VILLARAIGOSA AD “ANY OF US” OPENS WITH FEDERAL AGENTS TAKING DOWN U.S. SENATOR PADILLA
The campaign for Antonio Villaraigosa announced the launch of a new statewide television ad, “Any of Us,” which highlights the chaos caused by Donald Trump, the aggressive and violent tactics taken by ICE, and reaffirms Antonio’s plan to stop ICE and his commitment to standing up for California communities.