House Democrats Want to Review Farm Bill Draft

Posted on March 20, 2018

Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee have asked ranking member Collin Peterson to stop negotiating on the farm bill until Chairman Mike Conaway releases the bill to the full committee. Roll Call reports Peterson is heeding the request, and says the move “will give the members information about what is actually being proposed.” The proposed…… MORE

Turlock Man Pleads Guilty To Laser Strike On Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter

Posted on March 19, 2018

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Turlock man pleads guilty on Monday to shining a laser at a sheriff’s helicopter. According to court documents, 31-year-old Roger John of Turlock — struck the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department Helicopter Air 101 — at least 5 times back in October of 2017. The beam of light caused interference…… MORE

Bredefeld Slams Mayor Brand’s Business Plan: “It’s Time To Act”

Posted on March 19, 2018

FRESNO (KMJ) — A war of words is erupting between Fresno’s Mayor and one of its Councilmembers after each put forward plans to encourage more businesses to the city. Councilman Garry Bredefeld’s proposal, the “Money Back Guarantee/Business Streamlining Act,” is due to be heard by Fresno City Council on Thursday. It would set up time…… MORE

Senate Finance Committee Wants to Talk Trade & Tariffs

Posted on March 19, 2018

  The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing this hursday, March 22, regarding the Trump Administration’s trade policy. The Hagstrom Report says that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will be the lone witness at the proceedings. The committee chair, Republican Orrin Hatch of Utah, has been critical of President Donald Trump’s announced trade tariffs.…… MORE