Politics

Federal funding secured for North County projects

$3.5 million allocated for specified projects – Rep. Jimmy Panetta, United States Representative for the North County community, has announced significant federal funding allocations for Full Article

Bill designed to protect residents from oil and gas pollution passes committee

Bill authored by local assemblywoman – A bill by Assemblywoman Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) that safeguards local governments’ authority to protect residents from oil and Full Article

CalMatters: Business groups, lawmakers battle over measure to limit California tax increases

– Californians will be coughing up many billions of dollars this month as they file their federal and state income tax returns and pay the Full Article

New bills address key issues in Central Coast region

Central Coast Legislative Caucus announces 2024 policy priorities – The California Central Coast Caucus, chaired by Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), unveiled its bill priorities Full Article

Central Coast Caucus prioritizes economy, environment in budget

– The California Central Coast Legislative Caucus, chaired by Assemblywoman Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), unveiled its budget priorities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. These priorities Full Article

Report: Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey win primary, will compete in November

Adam Schiff has likely punched his ticket to the U.S. Senate. Placing first in California’s top-two primary as of late Tuesday night, the Democratic U.S. Full Article

Local congressman visits border, calls for resources, support, reforms

U.S. Border Patrol encountered nearly two million immigrants at the border in fiscal year 2023 – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (D, Monterey County) recently Full Article

Candidate leads in fundraising for supervisor race

– Based on reports submitted to the County of San Luis Obispo, Susan Funk’s campaign has now taken the lead in fundraising in the District Full Article

Local congressman introduces housing, homelessness policy solutions act

‘Legislation will help protect millions from losing their homes and help millions more put a roof over their head without breaking the bank,’ says Rep. Full Article

Assemblywoman issues statement on governor’s budget proposal

– Governor Gavin Newsom introduced his 2024-25 state budget proposal this week. The proposal utilizes unprecedented budget reserves and other tools to close a projected Full Article