Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) serves on three committees perfect for a Valley congressman: transportation, agriculture and natural resources. When Take 5 met Denham recently at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, it was no surprise that those were the topics of discussion. Denham answered questions on: His views on the...
Valadao on Water, Farm Labor, Intelligence Memos & 2018 Election
Congressman David Valadao (R-Hanford) scored for Valley farmers last year, when the House of Representatives passed the GROW Act (H.R. 23), which would help with water project funding, and protecting water rights. But, the bill has yet to be heard on the U.S. Senate side. Take 5 recently caught up...
Valadao on Water, Farm Labor, Intelligence Memos & 2018 Election
Congressman David Valadao (R-Hanford) scored for Valley farmers last year, when the House of Representatives passed the GROW Act (H.R. 23), which would help with water project funding, and protecting water rights. But, the bill has yet to be heard on the U.S. Senate side. Take 5 recently caught up...
Water-Producing GROW Act Yet to Yield a Trickle in Senate
Remember the ballyhooed “GROW” Act (H.R. 23) passed by the House of Representatives last July? Authored by Valley Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), the bill passed 230-190. It even earned the support of four Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno. The legislation aims to expand water storage and other water infrastructure...
Water-Producing GROW Act Yet to Yield a Trickle in Senate
Remember the ballyhooed “GROW” Act (H.R. 23) passed by the House of Representatives last July? Authored by Valley Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), the bill passed 230-190. It even earned the support of four Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno. The legislation aims to expand water storage and other water infrastructure...