With fatalities in the thousands and job losses in the millions, the coronavirus pandemic is a crisis unlike any other we’ve ever faced. The shutdowns of our public and private organizations, institutions and businesses have affected nearly everyone. Keep reading...
Kings County’s congressman, TJ Cox, has certainly been busy during his first year as California’s 21st District representative. He recently issued a 28-page report highlighting his hard-earned accomplishments during his inaugural two-year term, and he’s particularly pleased that he’s been able to work with everyone – Republican, Independents, and Democrats – to get things done for the District. Keep reading...
The Central Valley sent me to Washington to tackle our toughest issues, like skyrocketing drug prices, polluted water in rural communities, and the struggling farm economy. That’s why we just passed a bill to bring down prescription drug prices, I introduced two key bills to address our Valley water needs, and I got the president to sign my Family Farmer Relief Act. Keep reading...
To the best of my knowledge, I never met Lemoore Police Officer Jonathan Diaz. But I know well the drive, the ambition, and the resolve this young man possessed. The same traits run rampant in the ranks of the Lemoore Police Department, from the chief of police to the plethora of volunteers who willingly give up their spare time to make Lemoore a better city. Keep reading...
Angels visited us on Saturday, Oct. 5, and one could sense the overwhelming spirituality as our welcome visitors came to perform their heavenly magic. Somewhere, somehow, these heavenly beings heard the silent prayers of this town’s good Samaritans, and God’s spiritual servants, recognizing the goodness in our town, focused their heavenly inspiration on a small backyard on a tranquil and friendly Lemoore street. Keep reading...
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Creating a sustainable water future for all Californians is one of the defining challenges of our time. As members of Congress from California, we have been at the center of efforts to solve the difficult problems of providing reliable water supplies for California’s people, its economy, and our environment. Keep reading...
As we head into the month of August and begin the district work period, my House Democratic colleagues and I take pride in over 200 days of productivity and accomplishments for our constituents and the American people. Keep reading...
America’s men and women in uniform sacrifice so much for our nation. That is why this week, I joined my colleagues in voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which in addition to defending our nation and protecting America’s interests abroad, has strong provisions that support our troops. Keep reading...
Congressman Devin Nunes wants me on his team. And all I have to do is send him a personal check. Keep reading...
It was easy to like Jim Bennett and even easier to respect. He delivered 51 years of unwavering service to the Lemoore High School District – a respectable tenure that began in 1968 when the fresh-faced teacher, with his Long Beach State diploma and a hard-earned teaching credential in hand, arrived in this tiny, out-of-the-way farming town in 1968. Keep reading...