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)

This Week in Government Affairs, July 23, 2018

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In brief:

Local:

  • Fresno for Parks has submitted 35,000 signatures to the city clerk, which have been forwarded to the county clerk for verification. The initiative may be appearing on the November 2018 ballot.

State:

  • The legislature is on summer break and will be returning in two weeks to finish out the legislative year.

Federal:

  • No progress on trade, tariffs, or immigration.

Events:

  • Fresno Chamber PAC Casino Night. Saturday September 8th at Bankers Ballroom. Go to the Fresno Chamber website or call 495-4800 to get your tickets, the event will sell out!

This Week in Government Affairs, July 9, 2018

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In Brief:

Local:

  • Fresno City Council District 3 Re-Count is underway.

State:

  • Legislature is on recess through August 6th, and will be done for the 2017-18 legislative session on August 31st.

Federal:

  • We are keeping a close eye on trade talks that have a potential to affect the business community.
  • We are also tracking the progress of any immigration legislation.

Events coming up:

  • State of the County
  • Fresno Chamber PAC Casino Night- details coming soon!

This Week in Government Affairs, June 25, 2018

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In brief:

Local:

  • This Thursday the Fresno City Council will be voting to adopt Mayor Lee Brand’s $1.115 Billion annual budget.
  • The council will also be discussing a possible November ballot initiative. A ½ cent sales tax with half of the proceeds going to public safety and the other half to parks.

State:

  • “Gut and Ammend” time is here! We are keeping a close eye on last minute bills that are coming forward. Go to our website to see our tracking sheet and the issues we are following closely.

Federal:

  • The president signed an executive order relating to immigration enforcement. We are keeping a close eye on the issue and hoping to see a solution come about on DACA and comprehensive immigration reform.

Events coming up:

  • Women in Business Summit
  • 2018 Fresno Chamber PAC Casino Night- Friday August 24th at Bankers Ballroom, more information coming soon!