16Nov

November 16, 2014

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno. Political Briefs Top stories Millions poured into effort to bag the plastic-bag ban — Plastic bag manufacturers have poured $2.7 million into efforts to overturn California’s statewide ban on plastic bags in the seven […]

15Nov

November 15, 2014

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno. Political Briefs Top stories CD16:  Fresno County vote update pushes Costa to 700-vote lead over Tacherra – Fresno Democrat Jim Costa, who is in the midst of his second re-election battle in the past […]

14Nov

November 14, 2014

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno. Political Briefs Top stories CD16: Merced County vote update nets Tacherra 11 votes in his battle with Costa —  Without fanfare, Merced County added 143 ballots to its vote count on Thursday, and incumbent […]

13Nov

November 13, 2014

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno.edu. Political Briefs Top stories CD16: Rep. Jim Costa takes slim lead over Johnny Tacherra – Republican Johnny Tacherra is in Washington, D.C. at the orientation for new members of Congress, but he’s no longer in the […]

12Nov

Maddy Report – California Retrospectives – A Discussion with the California Legislature’s Democratic and Republican Leaders

Guests Joseph Minicozzi, Principal – Urban 3; Clovis Mayor Lynne Ashbeck; and Modesto Mayor Garrand Marsh discuss Valley planning issues with Maddy Institute Executive Director Mark Kepper. Radio commentary provided by Mary Savala of the League of Women Voters; Clovis city planner Dwight Kroll and former City of Fresno assistant city planner Keith Bergthold.    

12Nov

Maddy Report – Universal Pre-K: Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Debt?

Guests Lillian Mongeau, a reporter with EdSource Today, and Molly Tafoya, Early Edge California, discuss universal pre-K issues with Maddy Institute Executive Director Mark Keppler. Radio commentary provided by Kendra Rogers, executive director of First Five Fresno County, and Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson.

12Nov

November 12, 2014

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno. Political Briefs Top stories Tight races again put spotlight on California recount rules – It’s been four months since the photo finish in the June primary election for California state controller shined a spotlight on […]

11Nov

November 11, 2014

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno. Political Briefs Top stories Joel Fox: California’s U.S. Senate seats in spotlight – Chatter around political circles last week frequently focused on California politicians who were not even on Tuesday’s ballot. Would U.S. Senators Barbara […]

10Nov

November 10, 2014

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno. Political Briefs Top stories Jerry Brown looks to solidify legacy with big state projects — Fresh off winning a historic fourth term as governor, Jerry Brown plans to push ahead with a pair of projects that […]

09Nov

November 9, 2014

Receive the Maddy Daily in your inbox every morning! To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send an email to Ana Melendez at ajovelmelendez@csufresno. Political Briefs Top stories Swearengin’s strong showing in defeat will likely lead to second statewide run for office — Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin conceded the race for state controller on Wednesday morning when she […]