President Signs Resolution to Repeal BLM Planning 2.0

Posted on March 28, 2017

  President Donald Trump Monday signed a congressional resolution directing the Bureau of Land Management to repeal their Planning 2.0 Rule. The resolution was supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the American Farm Bureau, and others. The American Farm Bureau had suggested the rule, which was finalized in December, would negatively impact federal lands…… MORE

Getting Water Tech Flowing For Agriculture- Growers Attend Ag Summit At Convention Center

Posted on March 27, 2017

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The “Deeper Dive” forum took place Monday in downtown Fresno’s Convention Center. “Getting Water Tech Flowing For Agriculture” was hosted by Western Growers – as they take a deeper look into water management and innovation while trying to find solutions for growers in the Central Valley. As the V.P. of Technology…… MORE

BLS: Calif. Lacks Adequate Full-Time Job Opportunities

Posted on March 27, 2017

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The unemployment rate continues to decline, as more Californians get back into the labor force. However, there’s still a deficit of full-time employment opportunities, according to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.   The bureau says more than 900,000 Californians last year had to take part-time gigs. In addition…… MORE

Study: Homeownership at 5-Decade Low

Posted on March 27, 2017

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) —  After peaking at 69 percent in 2004, the rate of homeownership in the U.S. has fallen to a 5-decade low. According to a new UC Berkeley report, the figure has fallen to 63.4 percent, as younger Americans delay purchasing property. Researchers blame ever-increasing rents and stagnant wages, which make saving for a…… MORE

Fresno Teachers Association’s First F.U.S.D. Education Summit On Tuesday

Posted on March 27, 2017

  　 FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Teachers Association (FTA) will be hosting a historic Educational Summit on Tuesday, March 28th, to discuss the direction of the Fresno Unified School District. “This is going to be an unprecedented event”, said FTA President Tish Rice, “I’m excited to have real dialog between the community…… MORE

GOP Bill to Boost CA Welfare Payments is Shelved

Posted on March 27, 2017

(KMJ)     A GOP-backed bill that would boost welfare payments for many Californians has been shelved. The legislation, authored by Assembly Republican Leader, Chad Mayes, would have increased welfare checks for recipients when they achieve educational goals – like getting a G.E.D., associates degree or job training certification. But democrats shot it down in committee,…… MORE

More Fallout Over Brazilian Meat

Posted on March 27, 2017

  The world’s biggest packer, JBS, suspended meat production at 33 of its 36 meatpacking plants in Brazil as countries continue to ban Brazilian beef due to the corruption scandal and ongoing investigation. Reuters is reporting that a Brazil police investigation is alleging that multiple meat processors bribed inspectors to turn a blind eye to…… MORE