Current Releases

Vidak to Acting Governor Newsom -- do you care about disadvantaged schools in Shafter more than globe-trotting Jerry Brown?

June 5, 2017
Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) today sent a letter to Acting Governor Gavin Newsom requesting that he order the staff at the Department of Finance to start selling school bonds that were approved by the voters through Proposition 51 last November.

Vidak names Luigi's of Bakersfield as '2017 Small Business of the Year'

June 5, 2017
Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) recognized Luigi’s Delicatessen and Wine Shop of Bakersfield as Senate District 14’s “2017 Small Business of the Year” at the California Small Business Day 2017 awards ceremony today in Sacramento.

Vidak: Villaraigosa is right -- unfunded healthcare promises are 'Snake Oil'

June 1, 2017
Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) today issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 562, a measure authored by Democrat Senator Ricardo Lara of Bell Gardens, which was approved by the Senate today:

Vidak to Governor: Please get off the dime and start issuing school bonds

May 30, 2017
Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) today sent a letter to Governor Jerry Brown requesting that he order the staff at the Department of Finance to start selling school bonds that were approved by the voters through Proposition 51 last November.

Vidak Staff to Offer Mobile District Office Hours

May 26, 2017
Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) announced today that members of his staff will be holding Mobile District Office Hours in the following communities during June:

In Case You Missed It: California's Runaway Train

May 18, 2017
By WSJ Editorial Board / The Wall Street Journal / May 17, 2017

Witness to Isadore Hall's Threats against Farmers Comes Forward, Files Sworn Deposition

May 10, 2017
A witness to Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) Member Isadore Hall’s obscenity laced, threatening tirade against farmers opposed to his confirmation has come forward and filed a sworn deposition on the matter.

Oil Painting by Fresno artist selected to represent SD 14 in the California State Senate's 2017 Contemporary Art Collection

May 2, 2017
Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) today announced that Ma Ly of Fresno was selected as the winning artist representing Senate District 14 in this year’s State Senate’s Contemporary Art Collection display.

Vidak: Gas Tax Hike Funds Going to Roads -- "In a Pig's Eye!"

April 28, 2017
Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) today issued the following statement in reaction to the signing of Senate Bill 1, the gas tax hike, by Governor Brown:

Vidak Staff to Offer Mobile District Office Hours

April 24, 2017
Sacramento – Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) announced today that members of his staff will be holding Mobile District Office Hours in the following communities in May: Earlimart Thurs., May 4 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fruit and Veggie Fest Toro Loco Supermarket 636 S. Church St., Earlimart Dinuba Sat., May 6...

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