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Congressman LaMalfa announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner

Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced the winner of the Spring 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The victory was claimed by Las Plumas High School Senior Kayla Grozea for her piece, “Soaring Above Lake Oroville Dam”. The annual Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the 1st District and this year’s theme was “Dams & Lakes for Goodness Sakes - Storing water for flood & food”.

By Yuba-Sutter Times | May 7, 2024

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Congressman LaMalfa Stands Against Surveillance Measures Without Warrant Requirements

(Washington, D.C.) –  Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) voted to require the federal government to obtain a warrant to review any records of Americans that are collected or for sale by third parties. The amendment failed after a tie vote of 212-212. Without a warrant requirement for accessing any American’s record, Congressman LaMalfa opposed reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act."The domestic abuse of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has been well documented.  There have been over 278,000 warrantless searches of Americans’...

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Apr 12, 2024

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Congressman LaMalfa Invites Applications for Military Service Academy Nominations

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Apr 3, 2024

Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) has opened the opportunity for students from California’s 1st Congressional District to apply for military service academy nominations through his Congressional office. The nominations are for those who aspire to pursue military service and attend America's prestigious military service academies.In a statement, Congressman LaMalfa emphasized the significance of attending a Service Academy, stating, “Attending one of our nation's Service Academies is a rare opportunity to earn an excellent education while being prepared to be...

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Reps. LaMalfa, Thompson Introduce Disaster Resiliency Legislation to Mitigate California Insurance Crisis

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Apr 1, 2024

Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) have introduced legislation aimed at providing homeowners in disaster-prone regions with tax credits to bolster their properties against wildfires and other risks. The bipartisan effort is a response to the escalating insurance crisis in California and other states, where insurers have been forced to increase rates or withdraw from certain markets due to the mounting frequency and severity of natural disasters.LaMalfa emphasized the importance of empowering homeowners to protect their properties, particularly in...

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Temporary Office Relocations Impact Colusa County Departments

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 27, 2024

Colusa County residents are advised of temporary office relocations affecting several county departments. The notice, issued on Mar 27, 2024, informs the public about the closure of the Courthouse Annex Building on 532 Oak Street, Colusa, starting on Friday, March 29th. As a result, all Colusa County offices will be impacted by this closure until services resume on Tuesday, April 2nd.According to the announcement, "All Colusa County offices will be reopened and restored to full services at their normal locations on Tuesday, April 2nd." This closure not only affects county...

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Statement from Congressman LaMalfa on Today’s Appropriations Vote

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 22, 2024

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) expressed his views on the partial 2024 spending package after it was supported in today's appropriations vote. The package, which reduces overall spending from last year's level by $2.5 billion and cuts over $20 billion from the IRS, was commended by LaMalfa for its approach to domestic spending and military preparedness.In his statement, LaMalfa highlighted the efforts made by House Republicans to reduce domestic spending while prioritizing funding for the military and veterans. He mentioned, "We clawed back billions in partisan...

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Congressman LaMalfa Slams Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandate

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 20, 2024

Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) responded to President Biden’s unveiled final electric vehicle mandate rule. The mandate would require 67% of new light-duty vehicles and 46% of medium-duty vehicles to be electric by 2032.In his response, Congressman LaMalfa expressed concerns about the mandate, stating, "The average American does not want, and cannot afford, a new electric vehicle." He criticized the mandate, saying it would tie the auto industry to the Chinese Communist Party and could harm the domestic energy and auto-manufacturing industries. He also...

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Colusa County Hosts Free Springtime Photo Walk

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 20, 2024

Colusa County is gearing up to host a free springtime photo walk at the picturesque East Park Reservoir. The event, scheduled for the spring of 2024, promises a delightful morning for photography enthusiasts of all levels.The county's invitation to the event is clear: "You’re invited to grab your cameras and join us for a beautiful morning of springtime bliss at East Park Reservoir! The 2024 photo walk is designed for any photo enthusiast, and all are welcome! Registration is free, but required to attend."Photography lovers are encouraged to mark their calendars and...

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Congressman LaMalfa Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Is Open

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 15, 2024

Congressman Doug LaMalfa has announced that the Spring 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in the 1st District. The theme for this year's competition is "Dams & Lakes for Goodness Sakes - Storing water for flood & food". The deadline to apply is Friday, April 26th.In a statement, Congressman LaMalfa expressed his enthusiasm for the competition, stating, "I am pleased to announce that this year’s Congressional Art Competition is open and this year’s theme is 'Dams & Lakes for Goodness Sakes - Storing water for flood & food'. The...

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Congressmen LaMalfa and Vasquez Introduce Legislation To Encourage Grazing to Mitigate Wildfires

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 14, 2024

Representatives Doug LaMalfa and Gabe Vasquez have joined forces to present a bipartisan bill aimed at utilizing livestock grazing as a proactive measure in fuels management programs to mitigate the risk of wildfires. Congressman LaMalfa emphasized the importance of this approach, stating, “Utilizing livestock for fire fuel management is common sense. It’s an important tool that unfortunately isn’t being utilized enough." He further highlighted the critical need for leveraging all available resources to prevent wildfires, particularly in California where the repercussions...

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Congressman LaMalfa Votes to Protect Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 13, 2024

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) voted in favor of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The bill aims to address the immediate national security threat posed by TikTok and establish a framework to ensure other applications under the control of foreign adversaries do not jeopardize national security.Under this bipartisan bill, if an application, such as TikTok, is determined to be owned by a company controlled by a foreign adversary, like ByteDance in the case of TikTok, the application...

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Congressman LaMalfa Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 8, 2024

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) has issued a statement in reaction to President Biden's recent State of the Union Address. In his response, Congressman LaMalfa criticized the President's speech, describing it as "an angry, yelling campaign style speech that missed the point that the actual State of our Union has serious problems." LaMalfa highlighted concerns regarding inflation and border security, stating, "Since President Biden took office, inflation has increased at least 17.9%, with the prices of necessary essentials like electricity, food, and rent increasing by...

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Election Observers Emphasize Rights and Responsibilities

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 4, 2024

Election observers worldwide stress the importance of rights and responsibilities during the electoral process. A recent article published on Mar 4, 2024, highlights the significance of understanding these aspects.The text on the website urges individuals to "Create a Website Account- Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more." This call to action encourages users to engage actively in the democratic process by staying informed and participating effectively.

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Colusa County Transit Launches Free Fare Days to Promote Public Transit Usage

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Mar 4, 2024

Colusa County Transit has announced the launch of "Free Fare Days." The program aims to promote the use of the Colusa County public transit system by offering free fares to the public. According to Colusa County Transit, "This year, Free Fare Days run from March - November 2024."

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Colusa County in 2021

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Colusa County received $33.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Sutter County in 2021

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sutter County received $29.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Yuba County rise or fall in 2021?

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Yuba County received $5.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Sutter County receive in 2021?

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Sutter County received $6,666,081 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Yuba County farmers in 2021 reached $2,182,207

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Yuba County received $2,182,207 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Colusa County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Yuba-Sutter Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Colusa County received $9,028,748 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.