Farmers Union Urging Trump to Oppose Dow-DuPont Merger

  The National Farmers Union is asking President Donald Trump to oppose the merger between Dow and DuPont. NFU wants the administration to block the deal because of concerns it would lead to reduced competition and less innovation, as well as less choice and higher prices for farm inputs. NFU President Roger Johnson says: “If…MORE

Former Fresno County Workers Plead Not Guilty To Stealing From The Dead

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Former Fresno County workers are accused of stealing from the dead plead not guilty to the felony charges. Six of eight people accused of stealing from the dead pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a Fresno courtroom, while the others await their hearing, including one scheduled for Thursday, March 29th. The State…MORE

Bill Would Give Calif. Teachers More Time to Earn Tenure

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic Calif. Assemblywoman Shirley Weber has proposed a bill, that would give teachers five years to earn permanent status. Weber argues that the current two-year process isn’t long enough, and teachers who don’t receive tenure within that timeframe, typically don’t get a second chance. If approved, the legislation would also require districts…MORE

Gallup: Economic Confidence Down Following Inaction on Healthcare

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest Gallup poll shows a 10 point drop in economic confidence among Republicans, following the failure of Congress to hold a vote, on legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Dow Jones had its worst week since September after that disappointment. Confidence among Democrats has seen a minimal…MORE

Shooting Spree Suspect Arraignment Delayed – $7.5m Bail Set

FRESNO (KMJ) — The person accused of carrying out a murderous shooting spree in Southeast Fresno – has had his arraignment delayed. Kyle Holaday was scheduled to appear inside Fresno County Superior Court’s Department 34 Wednesday morning. He’s facing six felony charges: one count of murder, one count of cruelty to animals, and four counts…MORE

Judge Approves Settlement to Protect Farmers’ Privacy

  The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council this week closed the final chapter of their lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of farmer and rancher personal information. A federal judge has approved a settlement that secures the private information of thousands of livestock and poultry farmers in 36 states.…MORE