Assemblymember James Gallagher, a Republican candidate for California's District One congressional seat, discussed key issues in a Chico News & Review interview. - He blames high gas prices on California's Democratic supermajority and Governor Newsom, not federal policies.
- Gallagher advocates for stronger trade agreements and duties on cheap imports to protect local farmers. - He calls for $1 billion in baseline wildfire prevention funding and streamlined environmental regulations.
- On housing, he highlights post-Camp Fire affordable units and supports reducing permitting costs. Gallagher also addressed rural healthcare, LGBTQ+ rights, and low congressional approval ratings, emphasizing his record of working across party lines.