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Now is the Time to Complete Kennedy's Vision
Fresno, Calif. – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy coming to the San Joaquin Valley to break ground on the San Luis Project. Costa called on federal, state, and local officials to take the bold steps necessary to complete Kennedy's vision by moving forward with the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP).
Fresno, Calif. – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement on Fresno State President John Welty's announcement that he would retire at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Costa is 1974 Fresno State graduate and proud Bulldog who also serves on the Board of Fresno State's Maddy Institute with President Welty.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa, former House Majority Whip Rep. Tony Coelho, former speaker of the California Assembly Robert Hertzberg, and Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani joined together to express their deep appreciation for Rep. Dennis Cardoza's years of dedicated service to the people of the San Joaquin Valley. The officials released the following statements.
FRESNO,CA - Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement in response to the shooting at a Sikh Temple in Milwaukee.
"The Sikh community has made many contributions to our nation. The tragedy that occurred today affects all Americans. Our thoughts and prayers go to those who lost their lives, those who were injured, and their family and friends.
Washington, DC- When House Republicans offered atemporary disaster relief bill today, Rep. Jim Costa called for real relief for farmers. The House voted to advance H.R. 6233, the Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012, which would offer some disaster relief to farmers but fails to offer American and Valley agriculture the sort of certainty that only a five-year Farm Bill can. Costa opposed the measure because there is no acceptable replacement for the bipartisan Farm Bill.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $4.5 Million to Fresno County and the City of Hanford. The funding was made available through HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Grant, and the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) programs. In March, Costa joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to urge that the U.S. House Appropriations Committee maintain funding for CDBG in 2013.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa supported extending tax cuts for Valley families, businesses, and farmers who without action will see their taxes increase on January 1st. This legislation will extend the current tax rates another year.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa announced today that the City of Delano has been awarded a $2.8 million loan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to build a new multipurpose communitycenter. The new 13,000 square foot facility will replace the current community center that is over 40 years old and include a gym, basketball courts, and stage.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa applauded Governor Brown and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announcement today that laid out a path forward for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). In their announcement, state and federal officials stressed that the status quo is unsustainable for both the health of the Bay Delta and the economies of the California communities that rely on water from state and federal projects.
Washington, DC- U.S.Rep. Jim Costa announced today that the city of Fresno will receive $2.3 million and Kings County will receive more than $900,000 to make necessary improvements to their public transit systems. The funds were awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's State of Good Repair Program, which aims to maintain and improve the nation's bus and rail systems. Fresno Area Express (FAX) plans to use the funds for the purchase of 6 new buses that will accommodate additional passengers and reduce emissions.