Press Releases
Washington,D.C. –Following Judge Oliver Wanger's May decision that federal regulationsrestricting Valley water are flawed, Valley water users and environmentalgroups reached an agreement regarding the Delta smelt that will keep the pumpsmoving water south of the Delta turned on through June.
WASHINGTON,D.C. –Congressman Jim Costa today introduced a resolution expressing opposition toIran's nuclear weapons program and ongoing human rights abuses. The resolutionalso reaffirms Congress' support for Iranian citizens struggling for freedomand calls for fair, democratic elections in Iran.
Increase brings allocation to four times the amount of water the Valley received last year
Sheriff applauds Costa for securing funds to help make raid possible
Funds will prevent spread of pest threatening Valley grape industry and jobs
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa today announced $1.75 million in Farm Bill funding to prevent the spread of the European grapevine moth in California. The spread of the grapevine moth threatens the upcoming summer harvest and the Valley's grape industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa today announced funding to benefit Kettleman City Elementary School. The Economic Impact Initiative Grant, awarded in the amount of $55,516, will be used to renovate the school's outdoor physical education equipment.