16Jan

January 16, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Modesto nonprofit that helps disabled faces loss of city contract Modesto Bee United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus County for two decades has taught jobs skills to developmentally disabled adults by having them clean, repair and maintain the benches at city bus stops, with many of them building on the […]

15Jan

January 15, 2018

POLICY & POLITICS __________________________________________________________ We spend hours collecting articles from local, state and national sources to provide you with a thorough and balanced review of public policy issues that directly impact the Valley.  If you value our work, please consider making a  tax-deductible contribution TODAY Thank you! __________________________________________________________ North SJ Valley: Gov. Newsom delivers a message: […]

14Jan

January 14, 2018

POLICY & POLITICS Deadline FAST APPROACHING:  Due Friday, February 22nd, 2019 Wonderful Public Service Graduate Fellowship The Maddy Institute Applications for two $56,000 Fellowships Due Friday, February 22nd, 2019. Through the generosity of The Wonderful Company, San Joaquin Valley students will have the opportunity to become the next generation of Valley leaders through The Wonderful Public Service Graduate […]

11Jan

January 11, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS __________________________________________________________ We spend hours collecting articles from local, state and national sources to provide you with a thorough and balanced review of public policy issues that directly impact the Valley to produce the Maddy Daily.   If you value our work, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution TODAY Thank you! __________________________________________________________ North […]

10Jan

January 10, 2018

POLICY & POLITICS Community Engagement at Center of New State Law On Air Protection VPR When it comes to monitoring air quality, we typically turn to state and local air regulators. But a recent state law is taking on a new strategy. See also: ·       In California’s Fertile Valley, Industry and Agriculture Hang Heavy in the […]

09Jan

January 9, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS Honoring The Life of Don Jackson Congressional Record Congressman Jim Costa remarks in the Congressional Record honoring the life of Don Jackson, a close confidant of Sen. Ken Maddy, who was Chair of the Maddy Institute from 1999-2009 and CFO until last year. Can Gavin Newsom be the Governor of Red California? […]

08Jan

January 8, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Merced County is ‘healthy, not wealthy,’ new supe says in opening remarks Merced Sun-Star Los Banos native Scott Silveira joined the Merced County Board of Supervisors Monday, saying elected officials and county employees should strive for service. Merced County’s new district attorney takes office Merced Sun-Star Merced County’s new […]

07Jan

January 7, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS Deadline FAST APPROACHING:  Wonderful Public Service Graduate Fellowship The Maddy Institute Applications Due Friday, February 22nd, 2019. Through the generosity of The Wonderful Company, San Joaquin Valley students will have the opportunity to become the next generation of Valley leaders through The Wonderful Public Service Graduate Fellowship. The Maddy Institute will award two $56,000 […]

04Jan

January 4, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS So Long Silicon Valley, Hello Heartland: Top 10 Markets and Neighborhoods to Watch in 2019 Trulia Research Bakersfield at #4 and Fresno at #6. North SJ Valley: Harder spins into action in Washington, defends support of Pelosi Modesto Bee Rep. Josh Harder’s first day in office was a whirlwind, including his swearing-in, […]

03Jan

January 3, 2019

POLICY & POLITICS North SJ Valley: Fact check : Did California sanctuary law protect alleged cop killer? Sacramento Bee California’s “sanctuary state” law does not appear to have helped the immigrant accused of killing a San Joaquin Valley police officer last week, despite a sheriff’s claim that immigrant-friendly policies protected the suspected shooter. Central SJ […]