FOX 26: “California Governor Declares Drought Emergency, But Only in 2 Wine Country Counties” April 22, 2021 State Senator Andreas Borgeas, who represents the Central Valley and is Chairman of California's Senate Agricultural Committee, reached out to Governor Newsom weeks ago, asking him to step in.
California Globe: “Bill to Allow Some Businesses to Deduct PPP Loan Assistance Passes in Senate” April 20, 2021 A bill that would give eligible businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan assistance the power to deduct expenses on their taxes passed in the Senate on Monday ...
ABC30: Franchisors & freelance workers fight AB5 March 2, 2020 Deli Delicious is a Valley grown franchise. Lately, it's one of the hundreds of brands or franchisors finding itself being impacted by Assembly Bill Five.
The Business Journal: Sen. Borgeas Introduces Bill to Protect Franchise Relationships February 28, 2020 Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) as introduced a bill that would help bring certainty to franchisees when it comes to AB 5.
The San Joaquin Valley Sun: Borgeas kicks off push against independent contractor law with town hall February 24, 2020 State Sen. Andreas Borgeas (R–Fresno) isn’t what one would call a fan Assembly Bill 5. The law, born out of a 2018 California Supreme Court decision, reclassified a wide swath of California
The New York Times: The Housing Bill Is Dead. Long Live the Housing Bill? January 31, 2020 “The only thing that folks agree on is that we need housing,” said Andreas Borgeas, a Fresno Republican, who voted against it.
The San Joaquin Valley Sun: Borgeas attends Trump executive order signing on regulatory transparency October 19, 2019 As President Donald Trump signed a new executive order increasing transparency on Federal regulatory guidance on Wednesday, a familiar face appeared right behind him: State Sen. Andreas Borgeas (R
Fresno Bee Op-Ed: Is Sacramento trying to erode Valley economic competitiveness? Tax bill does that August 14, 2019 It is important to recognize that part of Fresno’s economic vitality is a result of the ability of local governments to recruit businesses into the region and help existing local businesses expand
Fox & Hounds: Should CEQA Reform be Given a "Fair" Hearing? March 27, 2019 The evidence suggesting the dire need to reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appears to have reached a critical mass in recent months, but there appears to be at least a few
ABC 30: Valley man helps California veterans with disabilities receive special proclamation March 23, 2019 Ed Crane's main gig is helping connect people with disabilities to dogs with special abilities. Crane lives with epilepsy and a pair of his own dogs. He started My Assistance Dog to help people like
Visalia Times-Delta: State senator makes a splash in the 559 -- literally March 3, 2019 At 30, Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) is California's youngest female senator in history. That hasn't stopped her from making a splash across the 559 — literally. She recently introduced Senate Bill 559