Senator Runner Comments on Federal Ruling that Temporarily Bans Federal Stem Cell Research

Sen. George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) released the following statements in response to a ruling by a federal judge who temporarily banned federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, sidetracking President Barack Obama’s executive order which had expanded federal funding for human stem cell research last year:

“I am pleased with Judge Lamberth’s ruling,” said Runner who has authored legislation that would compel the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to award grants to adult stem cell (pluripotent) researchers.

“The main issue is President Obama’s end-run around a federal law, the Dickey-Wicker Amendment, which Congress passed in 1996, that clearly prohibits the use of federal funds for stem cell research.

“The other issue is that in the past few years, scientists have discovered that adult stem cell research has real scientific value – as much or more than embryonic stem cell research.”

AP: Bill would expand Calif. emergency-alert system

by the Associated Press via the San Jose Mercury-News

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California’s Amber Alert notification system would be expanded to include attacks against law enforcement officers involving a fleeing suspect under a bill approved by lawmakers.The state Senate on Thursday unanimously approved SB839, sending it to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The bill would allow so-called Blue Alerts to be issued when a peace officer is killed or seriously wounded and the suspect escapes. The alerts could broadcast descriptions of a suspect or vehicle on television, radio stations and freeway signs.

The bill’s author, Republican Sen. George Runner of Lancaster, says California would be among the first states to implement Blue Alerts statewide. California’s current Amber Alert system has been in place since 2002.

George Runner Comments on His BOE Victory

SACRAMENTO — Sen. George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) today released the following statement in response to winning the Republican nomination for the Board of Equalization, District 2:

“I am honored to have won the Republican nomination for California’s tax board.

“My opponents ran fair and vigorous campaigns and I applaud their efforts.

“My work as a taxpayer advocate resonated with taxpayers throughout the state who demand and deserve fair representation on their tax board. I look forward to the November elections.”

Runner Endorsed by GOP Trumpeter

Sacramento – Taxpayer Advocate/Senator George Runner has received the endorsement of the Grand Ol’ Patriot Trumpeter, Runner’s campaign announced today.

“The GOP Trumpeter carefully scrutinizes candidates before endorsing, as they are passionate about supporting those who have the strongest record of conservative values,” said Runner. “Clearly my record of protecting the taxpayer for nearly two decades now resonates, and I am honored to have their endorsement.”

According to the organization’s website, “Grand Ol’ Patriot Trumpeter endorses candidates based on a candidates stance on issues, support from individual Tea Party Members within the district, possible I Caucus endorsements and interaction with Tea Parties. An endorsement means that your campaign has resonated with voters in your district…”

Runner leads in fundraising and slates, and he boasts the enviable endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. His voter contact campaign outpaces his opponents and includes a radio spot featuring Howard Jarvis President Jon Coupal.

George Runner currently represents a large southern portion of BOE District 2 in the State Senate. He is the only candidate from this part of the district.  Runner authored California’s successful Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

In Case You Missed It: George Runner Op-Ed in the San Bernardino Sun

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is supporting me because I have a passion for fighting against tax increases on California families and businesses.

My extensive experience as a Taxpayer Advocate with a statewide taxpayer watchdog organization, as a businessman and as a state senator (who kept a no-tax pledge) uniquely qualifies me to protect the interests of you, the taxpayer.

Politicians in Sacramento and Washington are killing job growth with regulation and red tape. They are worried that if I am elected to the Board I will challenge the status quo. They are right. That is exactly what I will do.

Unlike most of the people in Sacramento, I welcome and support the Tea Party activities because it echoes what I have been saying for years:

Government is too large.

Unfortunately, liberals don’t understand this concept. My tax philosophy is simple: Do not overtax the People. When the People are excessively taxed their liberty is lost.

I authored Jessica’s Law, which created the toughest sexual predator laws in the nation. We had to take Jessica’s Law to the ballot because the Legislature failed to act. I also created California’s Amber Alert, which has resulted in nearly 200 reunions of abducted children with their parents.

Visit www.GeorgeRunner.com to learn more about my mission to change California and protect the taxpayers of our state.

Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs Endorses Runner for BOE

Sacramento – Taxpayer Advocate/Senator George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) has received the endorsement of the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS). Runner is seeking election to the California Board of Equalization.
 
“The fine men and women in uniform make up our first line of defense in combating the criminal mentality from the ground up,” said Runner. “I am grateful for ALADS endorsement and confidence in my ability to be an effective taxpayer advocate on the BOE.”
 
The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs represents more than 7,000 deputy sheriffs including men and women who work the streets, jails, courts and many other positions that make up the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. ALADS publishes The Dispatcher magazine, a vital resource that has been used to help raise the consciousness of the community by taking gang activity out of isolation.
 
Runner has the highly coveted endorsement of the prominent Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. This endorsement, combined with an advantage in fundraising, a large base of support in the most highly populated part of the district, and an aggressive slate mail program and an aggressive voter contact campaign, makes Runner the favorite in the June Republican primary.
 
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 California’s Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

Runner Well-Positioned for BOE Election

Primary four weeks away

Sacramento – With four weeks to go until Primary Election Day, Taxpayer Advocate/Senator George Runner continues to be the leader in the race for Board of Equalization (BOE).

Runner continues to dominate fundraising in the race, raising more than three times the amount his opponents have raised combined. Since Jan. 1 of this year, BOE candidates have reported the following contributions:

Taxpayer Advocate/Senator George Runner        $252,400
Jobs, Economy Analyst Alan Nakanishi                 $  55,340
Acting Board Member Barbara Alby                      $  25,050

Runner hit the airwaves last week with a radio ad featuring a glowing endorsement from Jon Coupal of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, which has received an overwhelmingly positive response. The spot is airing in most every media market in the district.

Runner’s campaign momentum continues to roll at full speed since securing 5 million pieces of slate mail, more than any of his opponents. He also continues to earn endorsements from elected officials and opinion leaders from throughout the state.

“The support that my campaign has received from voters throughout the district has been humbling,” said Runner. “As we move into the final stages of the campaign, I will continue my aggressive direct voter contact campaign so that voters are confident I am their best advocate for tax reform on the BOE.”

Runner is the only candidate from the voter heavy southern portion of the BOE district. He authored California’s Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

Stanislaus Co. Supervisor DeMartini and Tuolumne Co. Supervisor Murrison Endorse George Runner for BOE

Antelope Valley – Stanislaus County Supervisor Jim DeMartini and Tulomunme County Supervisor Teri Murrison have both endorsed Taxpayer Advocate/Senator George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) for Board of Equalization.

“It’s an honor to have the endorsement and faith of Supervisors DeMartini and Murrison,” Runner said. “I look forward to working with them – and other community leaders – to solve economic problems and lessen the tax burdens faced by small businesses.”

Runner has earned the endorsement of the prominent Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. This endorsement, combined with an advantage in fundraising, a large base of support in the most highly populated part of the district, and an aggressive slate mail program, makes Runner the favorite in the June Republican primary.

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 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 California’s Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

George Runner Releases Radio Ad Today Throughout District 2 of the Board of Equalization

“Senator Runner is identified as a taxpayer advocate on the ballot because that’s exactly what he is,” says Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, in a 60-second radio ad that hits the airwaves today on stations throughout District 2 of the Board of Equalization.

“Runner believes that when people are taxed too much, liberty is lost,” Coupal continues.

“This isn’t someone that’s ‘going along just to get along’ in Sacramento, and that’s why the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Political Action Committee proudly supports Taxpayer Advocate George Runner for the Board of Equalization.”

You can listen to the ad here.

George Runner Maintains Dominant Lead in Race for Board of Equalization

Antelope Valley – Taxpayer Advocate/Senator George Runner continues to be in control of the race to fill the seat previously occupied by former Board of Equalization Member Bill Leonard. Runner leads in endorsements, slates, and fundraising.

Since the last reporting period, campaigns have been subject to a 24-hour reporting requirement for contributions of $1,000 or more. Since that period the three leading candidates for the Republican nomination have reported the following:

Taxpayer Advocate/Senator George Runner              $47,900
Acting Equalization Board Member Barbara Alby          $4,000
Jobs, Economy Analyst Alan Nakanishi                         $3,000

Runner continues to run circles around the field in earned media as well as fundraising. As the author of Jessica’s Law, Runner is considered a leading expert on law enforcement issues impacting families. He is regularly featured on television providing the pro-law enforcement and pro-family point of views.

Runner also recently won two huge victories when he earned the endorsement of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and was able to use the ballot designation “Taxpayer Advocate/Senator” that his opponents unsuccessfully challenged in court.

George Runner currently represents a large southern portion of BOE District 2 in the State Senate. He is the only candidate from this part of the district. He authored California’s Amber Alert system and Jessica’s Law in 2006. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, former Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.