TOP POLITICAL STORIES Valley Politics: These Central California counties have the most to lose in a China trade war Sacramento Bee If President Trump follows through on his trade threats against China, it will open a broad new front in his administration’s war with California, a new study underscores. An analysis by experts at the […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Valley Politics: Kevin McCarthy’s name tops House speakership buzz bakersfield.com It looks like Bakersfield’s Kevin McCarthy is going to get another shot at serving as speaker of the House. See also: ● McCarthy has path to House speaker with Ryan leaving Modesto Bee ● McCarthy, Scalise are likely contenders for House speaker AP […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Valley Politics: McCarthy plays inside game in shadow campaign for Speaker TheHill While House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) led a delegation of lawmakers to Europe and Africa over the Easter recess, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was back in Washington attending a small, private dinner with President Trump. It was, perhaps, the most […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Valley Politics: Valley voters’ lives affected by air pollution, and they want change, survey finds Fresno Bee Most San Joaquin Valley voters likely would support more restrictions on residents and businesses to improve air quality, especially young women who are Democrats, a recent Fresno State survey found. The survey was conducted by […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Valley Politics: City says Fresno council candidate is a slumlord. He says city inspections are petty Fresno Bee Fresno’s anti-slum enforcement team has issued nearly 1,300 violations since 2017 to property owner Sean Sanchez, who is running for the District 3 city council seat. Crews start next phase of […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Valley Politics: Atmospheric river to flow into Central California Friday night ABC30 This is the second time in a week and a half an atmospheric river is impacting in Central California. An atmospheric river is more common during the months of December and January instead of the spring and autumn […]
IN THIS ISSUE: Top Policy/Political Stories Valley State Federal Additional information on the following topics Agriculture/Food Criminal Justice/Public Safety Economy/ Jobs Education Environment/Energy Health/Human Services Immigration Land Use/Housing Public Finances Transportation Water “Xtra“ Editorials TOP POLITICAL STORIES Valley Politics: Fresno parks advocates launch tax initiative for November ballot Fresno Bee Backers of a […]
TOP POLITICAL STORIES Valley Politics: California farmers could be slammed by new China tariffs 89.3 KPCC President Trump’s imposition of new tariffs on steel and aluminum did not go over well with China. If you’ve wondered what trade retaliation from China might look like, here it is. Starting today, Beijing is raising tariff rates as high as 25 […]
IN THIS ISSUE: Top Policy/Political Stories Valley State Federal Additional information on the following topics Agriculture/Food Criminal Justice/Public Safety Economy/ Jobs Education Environment/Energy Health/Human Services Immigration Land Use/Housing Public Finances Transportation Water “Xtra“ Editorials TOP POLITICAL STORIES Valley Politics: China’s tariffs have Valley growers hoping for speedy talks. The Fresno Bee Central San […]
