FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A new bill in Sacramento aims to help agencies in disadvantaged communities hire more first responders—by helping pay off educational loans. “Just imagine someone coming into this profession, with a with a degree that they’ve spent a…
On Wednesday, State Assembly Republican Whip Devon Mathis, whose district includes Porterville, led several Assembly Republicans in submitting a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom requesting additional resources to address the continued Employment Development Department unemployment claims backlog. Read More
SACRAMENTO — Despite concerns about a spate of fatal shootings in California, a bill to create new taxes on the sale of guns and ammunition to pay for gun-violence prevention programs failed to get the two-thirds vote needed for passage Thursday in…
SACRAMENTO – A local legislator’s plan to give every fourth grader free access to California State Parks was held up in committee last week, meaning the law would not take effect in time for families to take advantage of learning…
Elizabeth Wynn is the 26th Assembly District’s 2021 Woman of the Year for her work career of community service VISALIA – Elizabeth Wynn spent a portion of her career serving youth and disadvantaged families in the Seattle area but most…