Governor Gavin Newsom is set to approve an extra $ 500 million for wildfire prevention — a last-minute change that would more than double what’s in the current budget deal. https://www.kvpr.org/sites/kvpr/files/styles/big_story/public/202106/newsom_1.jpg
Read More »New sexual harassment policies on the way, California lawmakers say
The California Legislature’s bicameral committee on sexual harassment pledged late last week to present recommendations for new policies by the end of June. That’s more than 250 days after women … Click to Continue »
Read More »Northeastern lawmakers unite against Trump offshore drilling plan
Lawmakers in the Northeast united across party lines on Monday to hazard against President Donald Trump’s offshore drilling plan to re-open more than 90 percent of the U.S. coastline to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gov. Brown and lawmakers unveil proposal to extend California climate program
After weeks of back-and-forth between environmentalists and business interests, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders introduced a proposal Monday to reauthorize California’s cap-and-trade program, the centerpiece of the state’s efforts … Click to Continue »
Read More »Asian carp caught near Lake Michigan must be a ‘wake-up call,’ lawmakers say
A live Asian carp was caught beyond electronic barriers meant to keep the invasive species out of the Great Lakes, just nine miles from Lake Michigan, state and federal government … Click to Continue »
Read More »California lawmakers debate raising smoking age to 21
Much of the California Assembly’s debate over raising the smoking age to 21 focused on how it compared with the drinking age. Raising the age to buy tobacco would not be unprecedented. New York City and Hawaii have all made the age 21 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Some GOP lawmakers push back against EPA cuts
As President Donald Trump introduces a series of budget cuts and regulatory rollbacks that would cripple the Environmental Protection Agency, he faces one unpredictable obstacle: resistance from fellow Republicans. A … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley leaders hope to get lawmakers all aboard for train funding
Valley leaders have a Christmas request for state lawmakers beginning a new two-year session in Sacramento: Set aside some money for our trains. Legislators, under big pressure to fill huge … Click to Continue »
Read More »How California lawmakers made successful push for new climate change legislation
For California Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, global warming conjured images of stricken polar bears on melting ice sheets, a problem with little relevance to his arid Inland Empire district. … Click to Continue »
Read More »California lawmakers OK highest statewide minimum wage
Merced Assemblyman Adam Gray voted against the pay hike Some Merced County business owners fear the hike will hurt their stores Supporters said more than 2 million of the state’s poorest workers will benefit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced farmer sending message to lawmakers
A Merced farmer is struggling to keep his crops and cattle alive. A farmer went as far to bring a dead almond tree to show the impact the drought has had and how badly he needs new ways of getting water. "We’re in survival mode, that’s the bottom line," Dan …
Read More »Valley Lawmakers Express Disappointment in Governor’s Emergency Drought Package
On Thursday, dozens of lawmakers gathered at Selma City Hall, disappointed over Governor Jerry Brown’s recent $ 1-billion emergency drought package. Part of the Governor’s billion dollar emergency drought package would give the Valley some food, and bottled water. The local elected officials we spoke to on Thursday say …
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