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February 24, 2026

KSEE24/CBS47 

WASHINGTON, DC. (KSEE/KGPE) – In what was the longest State of the Union address in modern history, President Donald Trump began by focusing on immigration.

“When I last spoke in this chamber 12 months ago, I had just inherited a nation in crisis, with a stagnant economy, inflation at record levels, a wide-open border,” Trump said. 

Issues:Economy
February 21, 2026

KSEE24/CBS47

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are illegal in a 6-3 vote.

“Today’s a good day for the rule of law. Today is a good day for affordability, something that Americans and Californians have been screaming for,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said.

Issues:Economy
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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
February 20, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after learning the news of the Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's tariffs. 

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Press Release Jim Costa
February 19, 2026

REEDLEY, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) joined Reedley College leaders, students, and community partners to celebrate $2 million in federal funding to support construction of the AgTECInnovation Center, a major investment in the future of agricultural technology and workforce development in the Central Valley. 

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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
February 18, 2026

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Soils Caucus for the 119th Congress.  

Issues:Agriculture
February 18, 2026

GV Wire

The city of Fresno and the San Joaquin River Conservancy have secured $2 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Economic Development Initiative.

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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
February 17, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - U.S. Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Council President Mike Karbassi announced $2 million in federal funding to support long-planned improvements along the San Joaquin River. This investment will help advance key projects aimed at expanding public access, enhancing recreation, and protecting natural resources along one of the region’s most treasured waterways. 

February 17, 2026

Fresno Bee

Construction on a long-stalled, $13 million project that would make recreation along the San Joaquin River more accessible to cars and foot traffic is scheduled to begin later this year, Fresno officials said Tuesday. 

February 12, 2026

KSEE24/CBS47 

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Vice President JD Vance became the first sitting American Vice President to visit Armenia, but the trip is being remembered for a social media mishap. 

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Rep. Jim Costa Press Release Photo
February 12, 2026

FRESNO — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced $3.15 million in federal funding for Fresno Yosemite International Airport through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Airport Improvement Program, bringing the total federal funding he has secured for the airport in recent years to more than $85 million. This funding will help the City of Fresno plan and design infrastructure improvements that enhance how the airport serves travelers and the broader region, supporting its ability to meet growing demand for air travel.