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FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – With just hours to fund the federal government, valley congressmen David Valadao and Adam Gray spoke out Monday.
The two are divided, like their parties, on what needs to be done before the government shuts down this Wednesday.
“These are items that aren’t going to happen, they’re not legitimate requests,” said Congressman Valadao
About 4 million Californians are about to lose their Medicaid coverage, another 1.7 million Covered California enrollees will see a premium increase of 66% because of expiring tax credits. On top of that, 70 hospitals are on the verge of declaring bankruptcy because of the One,Big, Beautiful Bill.
And what are Republicans in Congress doing to keep us from going over a healthcare cliff? Nothing.
House Speaker Mike Johnson sent representatives home until Oct. 6.
Seventy-three veterans from California’s Central Valley received a hero’s welcome in the nation’s capital on Sept. 9 as part of the 32nd Central Valley Honor Flight, a three-day journey to honor their military service.
The group, which included veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, began the day with a Capitol Police escort to the U.S. Capitol Building, where they were greeted by several members of Congress, including Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. David Valadao (CA-22), Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-5), and Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20).
In Merced, one situation perfectly illustrates the problems created when political promises collide with cold, hard reality.
The Central Valley is where America’s food grows. Our agricultural communities, working families and small businesses depend on being able to move goods to market efficiently. We need stable roads and transportation infrastructure to make that happen, but right now, we are being held hostage by an administration that tried to cut red tape and instead tied itself into knots.
California’s water system, constructed in partnership with the federal government, was built on a predictable weather cycle every calendar year. Throughout the winter, snow piles in the Sierra before it melts in late spring and flows throughout the state just when farms need it most. For decades, this cycle, paired with our world-class water infrastructure, allowed for reliable water deliveries, captured excess flows in reservoirs and efficiently moved supply to refill our groundwater tables. But that rhythm is slowly changing.
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A bipartisan group of lawmakers is teaming up to reintroduce a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
Rep. Adam Gray and Rep. David Valadao say The Dignity Act of 2025 will be crucial because it would provide legal status for some undocumented immigrants.
Congressman Adam Gray (D-Merced) introduced the Valley Water Protection Act, aiming to safeguard water access for Central Valley farmers and producers. The bill seeks to amend the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to prevent enforcement actions that could pose national security threats or cause regional economic harm. Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) co-led the legislation.
WASHINGTON — Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Adam Gray, D-Calif., are teaming up to strengthen wildfire relief on federal lands.
Over the last few weeks, Americans have been hearing endless mentions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Although the Republicans’ reconciliation proposal is certainly big — so big it would add over $4 trillion to our national debt — it is by no means beautiful.
Amid a sea of blue and gold caps and gowns, Rep. Adam Gray took the stage on May 23 at Merced College’s Stadium ‘76, reminding the Class of 2025 not to be discouraged by setbacks that come with the quest for success.
The 47-year-old Democratic congressman, who is also a Merced College alumnus, told his fellow Blue Devils during the 62nd annual commencement ceremony that he, too, understands the disappointments that come with striving for goals.