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California High-Speed Rail Project Faces Federal Audit Default and Calls for Termination

Wednesday, June 4

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) issued the following statement on the Department of Transportation's audit of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, finding that it's high speed rail project is in default of the terms of its federal grant awards:"The Department of Transportation's audit confirms that... Read More.

DHS Subpoenas California Over Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants

Monday, May 12

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued subpoenas to California's government, seeking documentation related to the disbursement of federal funds to illegal immigrants. The subpoenas were filed by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) office in Los Angeles and specifically target the Cash Assistance... Read More.

Legislators Call for Increased Federal Funding for Head Start Programs in California

Thursday, May 8

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick joined a bipartisan group of legislators, including Assemblymembers Patrick Ahrens and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Senator Monique Limón, in urging Congress to protect and expand federal funding for Head Start programs that serve more than 85,000 children and families in California each... Read More.

California DMV Enforces REAL ID Requirements for Domestic Flights and Federal Access

Wednesday, May 7

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds people that the federal government is now enforcing the REAL ID Act. This means, that starting May 7th, a REAL ID or other federally accepted form of identification is required to board domestic flights and... Read More.

Plumas County Faces Job Losses and Funding Cuts Amid Federal Reductions

Thursday, May 1

Federal cuts in jobs, funding, and government programs are significantly impacting Plumas County, where 4% of the workforce is employed by the federal government. The uncertainty surrounding job security has created anxiety among local federal employees, with many not knowing if they will retain... Read More.

Federal Review of California’s Education Funding Over Compliance Concerns

Tuesday, April 1

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom announcing a review of federal funding California receives and intended for research and education.This letter comes as part of an effort spearheaded by President Donald J. Trump to ensure that taxpayer dollars are... Read More.

Bipartisan Push to Repeal Outdated Federal Excise Tax on Heavy Trucks Gains Momentum

Thursday, March 27

Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the twelve percent Federal excise tax on heavy trucks with Reps. Pappas (D-NH), LaHood (R-IL), Carbajal (D-CA), and Miller (R-OH). The 12% excise tax on heavy trucks is the highest excise tax levied on... Read More.

Bill Aims to End Federal Funding for Gender Transition Procedures

Tuesday, March 25

Congressman Doug LaMalfa has reintroduced the End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act, known as H.R. 2202. The legislation seeks to prohibit federal funding for gender transition procedures and restricts federal healthcare facilities and providers from offering such procedures. LaMalfa argues that taxpayers should... Read More.

California Republican Leader Calls for Federal Audit of Medi-Cal Amid Rising Costs and Budget Strain

Friday, March 21

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher has introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 4, seeking a federal audit of California's Medi-Cal program due to increasing costs that may jeopardize patient care and other state initiatives. Gallagher highlighted concerns with the expansion of Medi-Cal to include illegal immigrants,... Read More.

$70 Million in Federal Funds to Boost California Wildfire Prevention Efforts

Thursday, February 27

As California prepares for another challenging wildfire season, federal officials have announced a major investment in wildfire prevention. U.S. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) met with key forestry leaders to discuss the allocation of $75 million in federal funding for shaded fuel breaks, with $70... Read More.

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California High-Speed Rail Project Faces Federal Audit Default and Calls for Termination

DHS Subpoenas California Over Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants

Legislators Call for Increased Federal Funding for Head Start Programs in California

California DMV Enforces REAL ID Requirements for Domestic Flights and Federal Access

Plumas County Faces Job Losses and Funding Cuts Amid Federal Reductions

Federal Review of California’s Education Funding Over Compliance Concerns

Bipartisan Push to Repeal Outdated Federal Excise Tax on Heavy Trucks Gains Momentum

Bill Aims to End Federal Funding for Gender Transition Procedures

California Republican Leader Calls for Federal Audit of Medi-Cal Amid Rising Costs and Budget Strain

$70 Million in Federal Funds to Boost California Wildfire Prevention Efforts

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