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Gordon Webster, Jr.

12 Dec

BLOG: Assembly’s Fong warned of impending deficit. They didn’t listen

published on December 12, 2023 - 9:42 AM

California’s newly redrawn 32nd District represented by Assemblymember Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) spans the mountain communities of Tulare County into Visalia

22 Nov

BLOG: See how our Sacramento representatives voted on biz issues

published on November 22, 2023 - 11:24 AM

As we prepare to sit down to our annual Thanksgiving meals with family and friends, the California Chamber of Commerce

05 Nov

BLOG: New fast food minimum wage set to inflate menu prices

published on November 5, 2023 - 10:12 PM

Some serious math will be employed by California restaurant owners and diners as a sweeping new minimum wage takes effect

16 Oct

BLOG: $25 health care min. wage threatens health care industry

published on October 16, 2023 - 4:47 PM

Over the weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed yet another bill that delivers an inflationary shot to the economy, raising the

04 Oct

BLOG: Exploring Newsom’s business-supportive signatures

published on October 4, 2023 - 12:01 AM

It’s been a decisive week in Sacramento, between Gov. Newsom selecting a new U.S. Senator in Laphonza Butler and also

15 Sep

BLOG: Six ‘job killers’ make Newsom’s desk

published on September 15, 2023 - 12:30 PM

The final tally is in from the California Legislature’s annual session, with half a dozen bills awaiting Gov. Newsom’s signature

18 Aug

BLOG: 60 Ideas speakers are heavy hitters in their industry

published on August 18, 2023 - 2:34 PM

It’s a real privilege to share the lineup for our 6th annual 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes event in Fresno. Over

28 Jul

BLOG: Two steps forward, one step back for arbitration

published on July 28, 2023 - 2:43 PM

A tale of three Supreme Court rulings — two federal, one state — illustrates just how difficult it is to

17 Jul

BLOG: SCOTUS decision a victory for arbitration, small biz owners

published on July 17, 2023 - 1:42 PM

A recent Supreme Court decision delivered a victory for arbitration, which is a benefit for small business owners. In its

30 Jun

BLOG: Manufacturing tax credit expansion what the doctor ordered

published on June 30, 2023 - 1:35 PM

The latest attempt in Sacramento to actually support manufacturing in the Golden State showed some promise, but ultimately may not

BLOG – Fresno Labor Leader Hits Back: ‘We oppose folly disguised as inevitability’

Posted: April 21, 2026 at 3:05 pm

Hear ye, hear ye! I, the “False Prophet,” do humbly
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BLOG – Ignore ‘false prophets:” SEDA, southwest area key to Fresno’s housing future

Posted: at 1:57 pm

At 96, I have seen many cycles of growth, debate
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