WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP House leaders delayed their planned vote Thursday on a long-promised bill to repeal and replace “Obamacare,” in a stinging setback for House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Donald Trump in their first major legislative test. The decision came after Trump, who ran as a master dealmaker, failed to reach agreement with…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to oppose a state -wide bill at a local level is thrown out before it is even heard. Fresno City Councilmember Steve Brandau, wanted his fellow representatives to collectively take a stand against California’s “sanctuary state” bill SB54. The local resolution cited fears of a loss of federal funding if…… MORE
North Carolina native Ray Starling is still new to his role as Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Agricultural Trade, and Food Assistance. Starling spoke to Penton Agriculture this week about some of the administration’s key priorities when it comes to agriculture. Some of the biggest priorities include promoting agricultural trade, giving farmers access…… MORE
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FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An informational hearing took place Wednesday at Fresno’s City Hall, on the eve of the scheduled vote on President Donald Trump’s health care proposal, and the day before the seventh anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Fresno City Hall was packed with people, the overflow filing into…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Even with major cyber attacks affecting prime institutions, many Americans lack clarity on cyber matters, especially on the technical side. According to the Pew Research Center, most internet users understand the importance of using a adequate passwords. However, when it comes to identifying potentially malicious websites, literacy continues to be low. Only…… MORE
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FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The rusty patch bumble bee is back on the list of endangered species. The bee — responsible for pollinating cranberries, tomatoes, and peppers — was the first to be placed on the list by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The addition occurred back in January under the Obama Administration. However, President…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – Federal officials say farmers in a vast agricultural region of California will receive a greater share of irrigation this summer compared to recent years of drought. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on Wednesday announced that farmers in the San Joaquin Valley will receive 65 percent of their contracted supplies. This comes…… MORE
