A rare event took place in these highly partisan, divided political times on Friday morning at the Harlan Ranch Barn near Shepherd Avenue and Highway 168. A fast-growing bipartisan coalition of Valley elected leaders said that the potential economic damage from the California drought is so severe it demands an...
Fresno County Joins Coalition Calling for Statewide Drought Declaration
Fresno County has joined a coalition of Central Valley counties requesting a statewide emergency drought declaration in a letter to be presented to Governor Gavin Newsom. The letter by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Andreas Borgeas has also attracted support from San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Kings, Tulare, and Kern counties....
Bill Led by Borgeas, Caballero Would Deliver $2.6 Billion for CA Small Businesses
Two Valley lawmakers are spearheading a bipartisan bill that would deliver $2.6 billion in grants for small businesses and nonprofits affected by COVID-19. However, the funds from Senate Bill 74 are likely months away for restaurant and other small business owners. "We're going to continue to refine this proposal and during the...
State Sen. Borgeas Urges U.S. to Stand With Armenian Republic in Conflict
Saying California is home to a vibrant Armenian community that is proud to condemn injustice, civil rights abuses and human rights violations, state Sen. Andreas Borgeas (R- Fresno) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging the United States to stand with the Republic of Artsakh and preserve...
Local Control Backed by State, Federal Support Will Beat COVID: Borgeas
As your state senator, I have listened to people in our community voice their experiences and concerns on California’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some instances, our community clearly agrees on an issue. In other cases, the community is split on how to tackle these challenging circumstances. Despite these...
Borgeas: What We’ve Learned About the Pandemic Response
As your state senator, I have listened to people in our community voice their experiences and concerns on California’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some instances, our community clearly agrees on an issue. In other cases, the community is split on how to tackle these challenging circumstances. Despite these...
$1,200 and a ‘Back to Work Bonus’ Could Be in Next Stimulus Bill
A proposed stimulus package from U.S. Senate leaders has been quietly crafted behind closed doors for weeks. It's expected to include $75 billion to help schools reopen, reduced unemployment benefits, and a fresh round of direct $1,200 cash payments to Americans, and a sweeping five-year liability shield against coronavirus lawsuits....
Bipartisan Drumbeat Grows for Newsom to Delay Law Hurting ‘Millennials, Communities of Color’
A growing number of California legislators have asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to delay the implementation of a law that critics say will drive up home prices and discriminates against the poor and people of color. The opposition to Senate Bill 743 is bipartisan and includes Senators and Assemblymembers from all...
Eviction Protection Bill Will Trigger Commercial Mortgage Crisis: Opponents
A state bill would enact a moratorium on commercial evictions for small businesses and nonprofits during the COVID-19 state of emergency. It just passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and will be heard in appropriations in June. Commercial real estate interests say Senate Bill 939 trades a short-term business revenue problem...