Perhaps the most naive people in the world are those who believe Twitter is the bastion of intelligent opinion. Case in point: new Twitter handles popping up in the wake of the Terry Slatic controversy. Investigations continue over the physical confrontation involving a Bullard High School student and Slatic, a...
Valley Packs a Punch on Powerful Congressional Ag Committee
The San Joaquin Valley will wield considerable clout on the influential House Committee on Agriculture in the 116th Congress. Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno is joined by two other Valley Democrats on the committee, newly elected TJ Cox of Fresno and Josh Harder of Turlock. Costa is the third-ranking Democrat on...
Cox's First Bill Is Emergency Loans for Federal Workers
Rep. TJ Cox’s first bill in Congress will help provide immediate financial relief for federal workers caught up in the government shutdown. Cox (D-Fresno) spoke to the media Thursday on Capitol Hill, flanked by seven other lawmakers, including Jim Costa (D-Fresno). “I have farm workers in my district that are...
Fed Workers Share $0.00 Shutdown Pay Stubs on Social Media
OGDEN, Utah — Federal workers received pay stubs Friday with nothing but zeroes on them as the effects of the government shutdown hit home, deepening anxieties about mortgage payments and unpaid bills. All told, an estimated 800,000 government employees missed their paychecks for the first time since the shutdown began three...
After Police Killing, Cox Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Congressman-elect TJ Cox (D-Fresno) says the killing of a Newman police corporal allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant illustrates the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Cpl. Ronil Singh of the Newman Police Department died Wednesday (Dec. 26) after attempting to stop a suspected DUI driver. At a Friday news conference...
Recreational Cannabis in Fresno? Council Will Vote Next Week.
The Fresno City Council spent nearly 80 minutes Thursday debating the finer points of cannabis regulations. The main question: Whether to regulate medicinal cannabis, recreational use, both, or neither. Tempers flared. Councilmembers exchanged sharp words. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer worried that he had been "used" by cannabis supporters. Councilman...
TJ Cox Back in Fresno—Talks Immigration and Preparing for New Job
Newly-elected congressman TJ Cox is preparing to take office next month. With the election count about to become official, the Democrat has declared victory over incumbent David Valadao (R-Hanford) in the 21st district. After spending a week in Washington, Cox returned to Fresno this past weekend where GV Wire caught...
Did Ballot Harvesting Cause Blue Wave? Revisiting the Debate.
TJ Cox was down by more than 4,000 votes as returns were counted the night of the Nov. 6 election. As it stands now, he will be elected to Congress in the 21st district by nearly 600 votes. That drastic turnaround in Cox’s and other California races is one of the...
TJ Cox’s First Action as Next Congressman? Supporting Pelosi.
TJ Cox had a big Wednesday (Nov. 29) in Washington. He declared victory in his congressional race, seemingly knocking off incumbent David Valadao (R-Hanford). Cox also had a vote for the Democratic caucus leadership. Cox revealed that he voted for Nancy Pelosi as his party’s nominee for House speaker. “Leader...
TJ Cox Declares Victory in Congressional Race
TJ Cox declared victory in his congressional race to unseat three-term incumbent David Valadao (R-Hanford) in a race that is being watched across the nation. After Wednesday (Nov. 28) vote count updates in Fresno and Kings counties, Cox proclaimed himself the winner. “I am elated to announce that we have won...