Congressman Valadao Pushes for Increased Water Allocations for Central Valley Agriculture
WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) expressed dissatisfaction with the Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation) updated 2024 water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. In response to Reclamation's announcement of a 40% allocation for South-of-Delta contractors, Congressman Valadao stated, "A 5% increase is insufficient for our family farms and downstream communities who rely on meaningful allocations to grow the food that feeds the world."Since the initial allocation announcement in February, Congressman Valadao has been advocating for...
Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Improve Financial Literacy Education
WASHINGTON – Today in honor of Financial Literacy Month, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) introduced the Promoting Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools Act. The legislation aims to make financial literacy education more widely available for high school students."Too many people graduate high school with limited knowledge on real-life money skills, like how to file taxes, make a budget, or take out a loan," said Congressman Valadao. “The Promoting Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools Act attempts to fix this knowledge gap by...
Which former Kings County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?
These former Kings County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.
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Congressman Valadao Urges Transparency from the VA on Contracting Practices
WASHINGTON – Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and his colleagues have raised concerns over the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracting practices, specifically regarding the relationship with consulting firm McKinsey & Company and its ties to opioid manufacturers. In a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dennis McDonough, the lawmakers highlighted the potential conflicts of interest that could have impacted the medical treatments of American veterans.The lawmakers expressed their worry that McKinsey's consulting services to the VA were influenced by their...
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Congressman Valadao Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON – Tonight, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) expressed his disappointment with President Biden's State of the Union Address, highlighting the lack of action and accountability in addressing key issues affecting Central Valley families."President Biden has failed to take meaningful action to address the long list of problems his policies have caused for Central Valley families, from the skyrocketing cost of groceries to the fentanyl coming across our open southern border," said Congressman Valadao.The Congressman further criticized Biden's approach,...
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Valadao, Spanberger Introduce Bill to Bolster Election Security
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) introduced the Strengthening Election Cybersecurity to Uphold Respect for Elections through Independent Testing (SECURE IT) Act. This bill aims to enhance election security by requiring voting systems to undergo simulated attacks as part of their certification process to safeguard against foreign and domestic threats."People need to have confidence in their vote and our elections in order for democracy to succeed," emphasized Congressman Valadao in support of the SECURE...
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4 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S., with about 150,000 cases diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Track & Field breaks five school records at SCIAC #1
Track & Field had a historic showing at the SCIAC #1 meet at Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday, Mar. 4.
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Authorities Searching for Reentry Program Participant Who Walked Away from San Diego Program
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for Cynthia Baker, who walked away from the Custody to Community Transitional Reentry Program (CCTRP) late Saturday.
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Acclaimed Director Fernando Meirelles to Teach at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
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Storm Cleanup
We may be just weeks away from the spring season, but it’s looking a lot more like the middle of winter up and down California!
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Congratulations to our newest DAISY Foundation Award winner, Damon Niesen, RN, from Adventist Health Howard Memorial!
Damon was nominated by three patients and a fellow nurse.