Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway, R-Tulare, and Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee Vice Chair Frank Bigelow, R-O’Neals, have introduced a comprehensive water bond proposal. Their plan would provide competitive funding for critical water storage, groundwater, Delta restoration, water quality and drought relief projects statewide. “California’s painful drought conditions are hurting families, farmers and business […]
The plan to remove non-native trout from some higher elevation lakes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks appears to be heading for approval later this year. The goal of the plan, which was designed by local national park staff, is to restore the original aquatic ecosystems and the populations of the original wildlife, including […]
The California Black Chamber of Commerce honored Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway, of Tulare, with its “Bridge Builder” award last month. Aubry Stone, president and CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce presented the award to Assemblywoman Conway at the organization’s annual legislative reception. The California Black Chamber of Commerce selected Conway for the […]
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved $20 million in funding to fight Huanglongbing (HLB) nationwide upon the recommendation of Valley Congressmen David Valadao and Kevin McCarthy. Congressman Devin Nunes also provided critical support for securing this crucial funding source for the U.S. citrus industry. The funds are a part of the 2014 Fiscal Year Omnibus […]
Reaffirming their pledge to put California Jobs First, Assembly Republicans announced a proposal to invest in local transportation infrastructure projects and create up to 108,000 new jobs statewide. “Californians are fed up with the broken promises of high-speed rail and they should have the final say on its future,” said Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway, […]
Covered California and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced that from October 1 to November 30, as a benefit of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, an estimated 30,161 individuals in the Central Valley started applications for Covered California health insurance plans. Cumulatively, 7,660 individuals in the counties of San Joaquin, […]
California Assembly Republicans announced the creation of new financial aid guide – payingforcollegeca.com – an online resource to help California students learn about scholarships and grants available to them as they seek ways to pay for college. “It is a tragedy that the dream of a higher education is out of reach for too many […]
“It continues to be unacceptable that our constituents do not get the water they contract and pay for in full,” said Congressman Kevin McCarthy, after sending a letter to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker demanding they take action to increase water supplies for Central and Southern California. “Our state needs an […]