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Early fundraising returns sets the stage for the Valley’s Congressional races
The Federal Election Commission released the latest fundraising totals for the House of Representatives candidates.
April 17, 2023
Amid calls for resignation, Feinstein steps away from Judiciary Committee
Feinstein plans to serve out the rest of her final term in the Senate, but she has asked for a temporary committee replacement so Democrats can push through judicial nominations.
April 13, 2023
Katie Porter’s Senate ambitions collide with hot temper, ‘hot potato’ incident
The fiery progressive lawmaker is being confronted with a wide array of reports of anger issues at work and home during her bid to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
April 12, 2023
Bredefeld, Chavez file motion to dismiss Fresno Co. campaign finance suit
The war between Fresno County's top lawmakers and two candidates seeking to move offices in downtown Fresno will continue in the courtroom.
April 11, 2023
DCCC adds Valadao, Duarte to 2024 target list
With the move, Democrats and Republicans are likely to spend millions on the Valley floor to flip or hold the two seats held by GOP lawmakers.
April 4, 2023
She defied Newsom on oil. Now, Bakersfield Dem is stripped of committee seat.
Standing alone against Gov. Gavin Newsom's highly prioritized oil tax is coming at a cost for a freshman Valley lawmaker.
March 30, 2023
McCarthy sets new fundraising record to boost House GOP’s majority
The Speaker is looking to inject much-needed cash to expand the narrow majority Republicans hold in the House of Representatives.
March 30, 2023
Khanna opts against Senate run, endorses Barbara Lee
The Bay Area Democrat was considered to be a potential rival among the Progressive wing of the heavily Democratic field if he opted to run.
March 26, 2023
Measure E is back. Here’s an early preview of the measure to boost Fresno St. athletics, academics.
Measure E came up short in delivering hundreds of millions for Fresno State last year. A Thursday night confab hosted by its top backer, Richard Spencer, aimed to chart the course for a 2024 attempt.
March 23, 2023
Fresno Co. campaign finance suit against Fresno City Councilmen stalls
A decision on whether a pair of Fresno City Councilmen will have access to vast campaign war chests in 2024 will be delayed a few weeks.
March 23, 2023