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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with San Luis Obispo County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in San Luis Obispo County received $14.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By SLO Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

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How much did farmers in San Luis Obispo County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

Farms in San Luis Obispo County received $8,544,264 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By SLO Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in California

By SLO Reporter | Aug 31, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in California published on Aug. 24.

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Congressman Carbajal Touts New $18,000,000 Research Grant for UC Santa Barbara

By SLO Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

Congressman Salud Carbajal is proud to amplify a recent announcement by the National Science Foundation (NSF) that is bringing $18 million over 6 years to UC Santa Barbara’s Materials Research Laboratory (MRL).

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Rep. Carbajal Announces $500,000 Federal Investment to Help Close Digital Divide for Santa Ynez Tribe

By SLO Reporter Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced a new $500,000 grant from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) to fund the planning and surveying phase of expanded high-speed internet access for the Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians.

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Armed Services Committee Advances Proposal to Strengthen Nuclear Cybersecurity Standards Proposed by Reps. Carbajal, Bacon, and Gallagher

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

Armed Services Committee Advances Proposal to Strengthen Nuclear Cybersecurity Standards Proposed by Reps. Carbajal, Bacon, and Gallagher

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Citing Risks Found by Independent Review of Nuclear Systems, Reps. Carbajal, Bacon, Gallagher, Unveil NDAA Push to Strengthen Nuclear Cybersecurity Standards

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 15, Congressmen Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Don Bacon (NE-02) and Mike Gallagher (WI-08), members of the House Armed Services Committee, unveiled a bipartisan measure aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity practices for the United States’ nuclear weapons system.

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Reps. Carbajal, LaMalfa, Miller, Spanberger Introduce Bill to Advance Automation Research and Development

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 15, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined Representatives Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Max Miller (OH-07), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) to introduce a bill establishing a Specialty Crop Mechanization and Automation Research and Development Program within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support specialty crop mechanization and automation projects.

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Reps. Carbajal Joins Bipartisan Majority to Advance Bill to Improve Aviation Safety, Support Consumer Protections for Air Travelers

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 14, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined a bipartisan majority in advancing their reauthorization of federal aviation programs with key improvements for aviation safety and consumer protections for America’s air travelers.

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Carbajal Statement on Indictment of Donald Trump in Federal Court

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement today following the arraignment of former President Donald Trump in federal court for 37 felony charges:

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In Wake of Heavy Central Coast Storms, Carbajal Helps Send Bipartisan Bill Streamlining Federal Disaster Assistance to House Floor

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

Recently, Congressman Salud Carbajal joined a bipartisan majority of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at making the federal disaster assistance process easier for families to navigate and more accessible.

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Reps. Carbajal, Cárdenas, Chavez-DeRemer, Davis, Mace, Nunn Introduce Bill to Ban Greyhound Racing

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 8, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) led a group of bipartisan House members in the introduction of legislation that would ban greyhound racing in the United States and outlaw gambling on the outcome of greyhound races simulcast from other nations.

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Carbajal Announces Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

Congressman Salud Carbajal announced the honorees for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for the 24th Congressional District, including the winner, three runners up, and the recipient of the ‘people’s choice’ award.

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Carbajal: UCSB’s Selection as New National ‘AI’ Research Institute Another Proof Point that Central Coast is Leading in Emerging Fields

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

Congressman Salud Carbajal is highlighting a recent announcement by the White House and National Science Foundation that is giving the Central Coast another opportunity to lead in emerging fields of study and industry: artificial intelligence.

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Rep. Carbajal Backs Bipartisan Budget Agreement, Urges Congress to Pass in Order to Avoid Economic Catastrophe

By SLO Reporter Report | Jun 3, 2023

On May 31, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement ahead of the U.S. House of Representative’s consideration of the bipartisan budget agreement struck this weekend by President Biden and House Republican leaders that adjusts the U.S. debt limit to avoid a catastrophic default:

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Committee Advances Two Bipartisan Bills Co-Led by Congressman Carbajal to Strengthen Supply Chains, Reduce Congestion

By SLO Reporter Report | May 30, 2023

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) this week approved bills co-led by Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) aimed at strengthening U.S. supply chains, alleviating congestion, and improving efficiency in U.S. transportation corridors.

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Carbajal Touts New $173 Million Investment in Ventura Water Infrastructure Upgrades

By SLO Reporter Report | May 26, 2023

On May 23, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) touted a new $173,000,000 investment from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – funds provided through his votes in Congress – which will support upgrades to Ventura’s water infrastructure, enable the city to establish a new local, drought-resilient water supply, and help protect the Santa Clara Estuary.

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Rep. Carbajal Helps Introduce Bipartisan “Invest to Protect Act” to Support Local Police Departments

By SLO Reporter Report | May 25, 2023

In recognition of National Police Week, Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined a bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers in reintroducing the Invest to Protect Act, legislation that will make critical, targeted investments in small and midsize police departments with fewer than 200 sworn officers for the recruitment, retention, mental health support, and training they need to protect themselves and their communities.

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Reps. Carbajal, Webster Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create National Infrastructure Bank

By SLO Reporter Report | May 24, 2023

Representatives Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Daniel Webster (FL-11), senior leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation today in recognition of National Infrastructure Week that would authorize the creation of a national infrastructure bank.

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Carbajal, Bice, Ernst, Kaine Introduce Bill to Combat Threat of Fentanyl

By SLO Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) are leading a bipartisan effort directing increased federal attention to fentanyl trafficking by utilizing the tools of the Department of Defense (DoD) and involving Mexico as an active partner to combat this crisis and disrupt drug cartel and trafficking activity.