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October 6, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and a bi-partisan group of U.S. Representatives, including Chris Smith (R-NJ), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Jim Costa (D-CA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lou Correa (D-CA), and Haley Stevens (D-MI), as well as former Rep. Frank Wolfe condemned the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh’s 120,000 Armenian Christians and demanded the Biden Administration hold Azerbaijan accountable, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
September 29, 2023
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a short-term bill that would have kept the government open for another month. But the last-ditch effort by Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy failed.
Issues:Economy
September 29, 2023
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Support and heartfelt messages continue to pour in for the longest-serving woman senator in American history, Dianne Feinstein, after her passing Thursday evening, including a reflection from Fresno-area Congressman Jim Costa.
September 26, 2023
The federal government is sending hundreds of millions of dollars to assist the construction of California’s high-speed rail project. Federal officials announced that the California High-Speed Rail Authority received nearly $202 million in grant funding that will be utilized in Shafter.
September 21, 2023
Azerbaijan has ramped up attacks on a disputed area with Armenia one year after deadly clashes at their border. In light of recent attacks from Azerbaijan in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region, Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno) is calling for a Congressional delegation to visit the region.
September 14, 2023
REEDLEY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The saga of the illegal medical lab found in Reedley continues after the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party issued its first-ever subpoena last week as it took its investigation into a Chinese-owned lab to the next level.
September 13, 2023
A Fresno company has developed a better system to deliver aerial fire retardant to combat the devastating wildfires that have stricken the western United States. After years of lobbying, the House has passed legislation that will lead to that technology being used in action.
September 11, 2023
A coalition of local officials from across the country are calling on Congress to oppose proposed legislation that will allow an increase in the length and weight of large trucks traveling on commercial highways. 
August 25, 2023
REEDLEY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Congressman Jim Costa wants the federal agencies looking into the illegal lab in Reedley to make their findings public when the investigation is complete.
August 18, 2023

Legislation in the House and Senate would expand a dairy nutrition pilot program that is helping families get better nutrition through the SNAP program. 

Issues:Agriculture
June 18, 2026

Porterville Recorder

The fiscal year 2027 House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives contains $750,000 for improvements at the Porterville Muncipal Airport.

In addition the bill contains $3.2 million for the completion of the Farm to Market Corridor project that runs through Ducor on Avenue 56.

June 14, 2026

FOX26

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) - An American flag that flew as a symbol of freedom and service received a final salute in Fresno on Saturday.

Veterans, community leaders, and families gathered for a flag retirement ceremony honoring the flag, veterans, and America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

Issues:Veterans
June 14, 2026

ABC30 

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The City of Fresno hosted its first-ever honorable flag retirement ceremony Saturday.

It comes ahead of Flag Day on Sunday and as part of the celebrations marking 250 years of our nation's independence.

Issues:Veterans
June 12, 2026

FOX26

FRESNO, Calif. - California continues to battle the spread of invasive golden mussels, a species that experts warn could have major impacts on waterways, infrastructure, and ecosystems across the state.

FOX26 set out to answer two questions: who is leading the response to stop the species from spreading, and how often are new detections added to the state's tracking map?

Issues:Water