23Mar

March 21, 2015

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno.edu. Political Briefs Top stories Villaraigosa acts role of gubernatorial candidate — Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa didn’t commit to a 2018 gubernatorial run during a Friday meeting with The Fresno Bee’s editorial board, […]

20Mar

March 20, 2015

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno.edu. Political Briefs Top stories Jerry Brown, lawmakers propose $1.1 million drought relief bill amid increasing tension – With California trudging into its fourth dry year, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders on Thursday announced […]

19Mar

March 19, 2015

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno.edu. Political Briefs Top stories Gov. Jerry Brown, lawmakers to propose $1 billion drought relief bill — With California entering its fourth year of drought, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders will propose more than […]

18Mar

The State of Public Higher Education in the Valley

Guests Hans Johnson, Jake Jackson and Kevin Cook of the Public Policy Institute of California discuss higher education with Maddy Institute Executive Director Mark Keppler. California State University, Fresno President Joe Castro offers a commentary. Radio commentary provided by Dr. Joe Castro, CSU Fresno President; Dr. Kathleen Knutzen, CSU Bakersfield Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs; and Charles […]

18Mar

Governor’s 2015 Budget: Valley Implications

Guests California Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor and Dan Walters of the Sacramento Bee discuss the 2015 budget with Maddy Institute Executive Director Mark Keppler. Dan Morain, Sacramento Bee’s Editorial Page Editor offers a commentary. Radio commentary provided by CSU Fresno Political Science Professor Jeff Cummins, UC Merced Political Science Professor Nate Monroe, and Paul Hurley, former editor […]

18Mar

Adapting to Climate Change: Implications for the Valley

Guests Carol D’Elia, Executive Director of California’s Little Hoover Commission, discusses climate change with Maddy Institute Executive Director Mark Keppler. California Fresh Fruit Association President Barry Bedwell offers commentary. Radio commentary provided by Roger Isom, President of the California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association and President & CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, and Fresno Bee […]

18Mar

March 18, 2015

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno.edu. Political Briefs Top stories CD9: Police Union head announces run for Congress — Flanked by family and supporters, police union president Kathryn Nance stood in front of City Hall on Tuesday morning, touted her […]

17Mar

March 17, 2015

Political Briefs Top stories California revenue beats estimates for another month – California tax revenue continues to outpace expectations, Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration announced Monday. The state has collected $633 million more than expected in the current fiscal year, which ends in June. Most of the bump, $385 million, comes from taxes on personal income. […]

16Mar

March 16, 2015

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno.edu. Political Briefs Top stories Ho-hum California election cycle paid off for political world – The past two years were anything but ho-hum for the hundreds of consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, media buyers and various campaign […]

16Mar

March 15, 2015

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno.edu. Political Briefs Top stories Dan Walters: Capitol talks about poverty, but takes little long-term action — Poverty is a very difficult issue, but as yet, the Capitol is just talking about applying bandages. It […]