Press Releases
WASHINGTON,D.C. –Following the death of former Association of California Water AgenciesExecutive Director Steve Hall, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) made thefollowing statement.
WASHINGTON,D.C. –California agriculture received $13,390,615 in federal money to support plant pestand disease management. Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) fought forincreases in these funds during the 2008 Farm Bill debate.
WASHINGTON,D.C. –West Hills Community College was awarded a $3 million grant for greentechnology job training and curriculum. The grant was awarded by theUnited States Department of Labor through the Pathway Out of Poverty grantprogram.
WASHINGTON,D.C. –Following a number of United States Department of Agriculture's announcementsthat Valley people will be serving in critical positions within the agency,Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) made the following statement.
WASHINGTON,D.C. – Followingtoday's announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture on a newDairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment program, Congressman Jim Costa(D-Fresno) released this statement.
Costa: President Obama Should Authorize Water Availability For The Growing Season Now, And Invest In Highways and High-Speed Rail
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In anticipation of today's White House jobs summit, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) informed President Obama of several actions he should take to bring immediate economic relief to the San Joaquin Valley. They include bringing water to farm communities and investing in new infrastructure.
"Thisis the worst news our farmers, farm workers and farm communities could havebeen told today. The water crisis has devastated our local economy andput thousands of Valley residents out of work. For the past 18 months,Congressman Cardoza and I have worked tirelessly to bring relief to ourValley.
"Federal grants to help our Valley's work force obtain new skills are vital in a tough economy," Costa said. "Kern County is already a state leader in solar technology, and I know these funds will help create new jobs in our Valley."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement.