15Sep

September 15, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Local/Regional:   Fresno Mayor Lee Brand’s first nine months on the job The Collegian Nine months into his term, Fresno Mayor Lee Brand gave an update on some of his 2016 mayoral campaign promises, and weighed in on the national issue of immigration. State:   Housing crisis bills pass California Assembly […]

14Sep

  Support the Maddy Daily HERE. Thank you! Citizen Participation – How You Can Join Us Leadership Programs – Scholarships and Fellowships Policy Analysis – TV, Radio, Podcasts Past Maddy Daily’s       Events Calendar About Us​   IN THIS ISSUE:​ Top Political Stories Editorials Agriculture/Food Criminal Justice/Public Safety Economy/ Jobs Education Environment/Energy Health/Human Services Immigration Land Use/Housing Public Finances Transportation Water “Xtra”​   If “Message clipped”, click […]

13Sep

September 13, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Local/Regional:   Rep. Jeff Denham released a PSA targeted at DACA recipients Politico California Playbook From Politico California Playbook:  Want more evidence about how President Donald Trump’s DACA order is complicating life for California Republicans? On Tuesday, Rep. Jeff Denham released a PSA targeted at DACA recipients, acknowledging – in the understatement […]

12Sep

September 12, 2017

Support the Maddy Daily HERE. Thank you! TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​ Local/Regional: Rico Franco announces run for U.S. House of Representatives abc30.com A Clovis native has announced he’ll run against Representative Devin Nunes for his congressional seat next year.   Bernie Sanders in San Francisco with nurses’ union Fresno Bee U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, the subject of an […]

11Sep

September 11, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Local/Regional:   Fresno Republican Party Faces Backlash For Inviting Sheriff Joe Arpaio to Fundraiser yourcentralvalley.com The Fresno County Republican Party in Fresno is facing backlash after booking Joe Arpaio, the former Sheriff of Maricopa County in Arizona to their First Amendment Barbecue.   California Republican Jeff Denham Calls for National Immigration […]

08Sep

September 8, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Local/Regional:   Governor Brown declares state of emergency in Madera, Mariposa, and Tulare County abc30 Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Madera, Mariposa, and Tulare County due to the Railroad Fire, Pier Fire, Mission Fire, and Peak Fire. See also: ·       Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in […]

07Sep

  TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Local/Regional:   Arpaio’s history is why some Republicans won’t attend Fresno GOP dinner The Fresno Bee Some Valley Republicans are voicing strong feelings about their party hosting “America’s toughest sheriff” Joe Arpaio of Arizona, and they’re staying away from the Sept. 29 fund-raising event.   Valadao: Congress may rebuild DACA legally following […]

06Sep

September 6, 2017

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning!  To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Program Coordinator at mjeans@csufresno.edu. TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​ Local/Regional: Two Valley Republican Congressmen Sign Letter Opposing DACA Repeal Valley Public Radio Valley congressmen Jeff Denham and David Valadao signed onto a letter asking the president not to repeal DACA. […]

05Sep

September 5, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Local/Regional:   ‘A nerve-wracking time for many of us’ with DACA in jeopardy, undocumented say Fresno Bee Latino and Muslim speakers shared the mic during a Labor Day rally at Fresno’s Courthouse Park, calling attention to what they say are the two communities most targeted by the Trump administration. See also: […]

01Sep

September 1, 2017

TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Local/Regional:   Maddy Scholar PAID Internship deadline Friday, September 8th The Maddy Institute We are looking for highly self-motivated, energetic and organized individuals who are interested in learning the dynamics of working in a legislative office while making an impact in their community.   All majors are eligible!  Katie Ramirez, for example, was […]