Political Stories-Top stories This California Republican takes a daring stand on overhauling immigration – California Republican Rep. David Valadao of Hanford is pushing for an immigration overhaul, placing himself in the middle of the very issue that’s ripping both parties apart. Through public statements, legislation and now an earnestly worded plea to President Donald Trump, Valadao […]
Political Stories – Top stories After fierce arguments, appeals court to decide next step for Trump’s travel ban — A top Justice Department lawyer argued strongly Tuesday that President Trump’s executive order limiting travel temporarily from seven foreign nations was “plainly constitutional” and in the country’s national security interest, but an attorney for the state of Washington urged a […]
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Political Stories – Top stories If Trump does try to take away California’s federal dollars, he faces a rough time — Serious legal, political and practical obstacles impede President Donald Trump’s threat to withhold federal funds from the state of California or its cities if they declare themselves sanctuaries for immigrants. Not that that will stop the […]
Political Stories Top stories Trump’s stormy start doesn’t rattle San Joaquin Valley — President Trump’s first actions in the White House, from ordering up a border wall and banning refugees to fixating on crowd sizes and attacking “Saturday Night Live” on Twitter, have drawn howls of protest across much of California. But here in the state’s […]
Guests: Danny Morris, Deputy Director – Madera Co. Department of Social Services and CA State Auditor Elaine Howle.
Political Stories – Top stories Dan Walters: Jerry Brown, legislators headed for budget clash? – A major factor in whether the budget conflict escalates into a toe-to-toe showdown is a multibillion-dollar disagreement on projected revenues. While Brown’s Department of Finance sees flattening revenues that fall short of fully financing current services and programs, the Legislature’s budget analyst, […]
Political Stories Top stories Spending on California 2016 ballot measures hit record — Campaigns for and against the 17 measures on California’s fall ballot spent nearly a half-billion dollars, the most ever for a single election in California, according to campaign disclosure filings this week. Sacramento Bee article People from all around California are heading to […]
Political Stories Top stories Trump nominates Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court – President Donald Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court Tuesday, elevating a eloquent and staunchly conservative appellate judge to fill the seat vacated by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia last year. McClatchy Newspapers article; New York Times article; LA […]
