However, Fresno Republican Assemblyman David Tangipa says he disagrees with much of the study and provided this statement to YourCentralValley.com. “The Bay Area Council Economic Institute’s report on mass deportation in California overstates its economic impact by ignoring the significant costs of supporting undocumented immigrants. While it projects a $278.4…

Tangipa, who previously worked for a Fresno County supervisor, in an Assembly hearing called AB 1441 “targeted legislation” to force Republican counties to “fall in line.” “I think a lot of (what) this bill does is … it tells those who were duly elected, and the natural process and how…

Central Valley leaders emphasized Fresno’s track record of peaceful demonstrations. Assemblymember David Tangipa, R-Fresno, said he believes in the right to protest, but drew a line between exercising First Amendment rights and criminal activity. Read More

District 8 Assemblyman David Tangipa said banning gas-powered cars is not feasible for the vast majority of Californians. “20% of California ratepayers can’t even pay their utility rates right now. And now we’re supposed to force the entire one economy in the state of California to go on to electric…

Assemblymember David Tangipa, representing District 8, expressed his commitment to holding the state accountable. “And it’s an honor again to join you here today, to demand and hold accountability for the rest of this week. It’s not over yet, even though we heard good news. It’s not over yet. To…