This Week in Government Affairs, October 1, 2018

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Stay up to date with issues in Governmental Affairs on the city, county, state and federal level, as well as with on-goings happening in the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. Subscribe to receive Government Affairs updates to your inbox.

In brief:

Local- The Fresno City Council will be weighing in on the Fancher Creek Parkway Act in the next few weeks, the Fresno Chamber is in strong support.

State- The Governor’s deadline to sign or veto legislation from the 2018 session has just expired.

Federal- A new trade deal has been reached with Mexico and Canada, rehauling NAFTA.

Events coming up- Eggs and Issues, October 26th on Jobs and Economic Development. Click here for more information or sign up. 

This Week in Government Affairs, September 24, 2018

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Stay up to date with issues in Governmental Affairs on the city, county, state and federal level, as well as with on-goings happening in the Fresno Chamber of Commerce.

In Brief:

Local-

  • The city council will be revising it’s “Anti-Camping” Ordinance.
  • The city council will also be looking at establishing a Fancher Creek Parkway

State-

  • The Governor has until the end of the month to sign or veto legislation
  • The Governor signed SB-901, which will be extremely beneficial for wildfire relief and utility securitization statewide

Federal-

  • We are keeping a close eye on trade negotiations that have the ability to significantly affect our region.

Events-

  • Eggs and Issues, October 26

This Week in Government Affairs, September 10, 2018

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In Brief:

Local

  • The Fresno Chamber will not be supporting Measure P.
  • The Fresno Chamber PAC has announced its endorsements of Tate Hill in Fresno City Council District 3, and Brian Whelan in Fresno City Council District 7.

State

  • The Fresno Chamber GAC at their meeting this Wednesday will be having a session recap.

Federal

  • We are monitoring trade negotiations, especially those that have the potential to impact our local ag economy.

Events

This Week in Government Affairs, August 6, 2018

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In Brief:

Local:

  • City council will be meeting this Thursday and will vote to put the Parks initiative on the November General Election Ballot.

State:

  • The legislature returns for the final month of its legislative session today.

Federal:

  • We are continuing to monitor issues surrounding trade, tariffs, and immigration.

Events:

  • “Meet me in Vegas” Casino Night- Saturday September 8th (Click here to register)

This Week in Government Affairs, July 30, 2018

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In Brief:
Local:
  • City council meets on August 9th, they will ratify the Fresno for Parks item on the November Ballot.
State:
  • The legislature is in recess and will come back for their final three weeks of the legislative year on August 6th.
Federal:
  • Congress may pass a budget, with the senate making major strides in the appropriations process.
Events coming up:
  • Fresno Chamber PAC Casino Night (Click here to register)