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News from June 2023

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Costa introduces legislation to confront Nursing Shortages Nationwide

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 29, 2023

In his continued efforts to address healthcare workforce challenges, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced H.R. 4328 – National Nursing Shortage Task Force Act, which would establish a federal task force to provide recommendations to Congress and the President to address the growing nursing shortage nationwide.

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Costa hosts the 2023 Nursing Workshop in the San Joaquin Valley

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 29, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) hosted a Nursing workshop in the San Joaquin Valley, bringing together educators, healthcare providers, practitioners, and government representatives to examine issues creating a nursing shortage nationwide.

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Costa Announces $7.6 Million in Federal Payments to Fresno and Tulare Counties

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 28, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced that Fresno and Tulare counties have received $7.6 million under the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payment program as compensation for lost property tax revenue from non-taxable federal lands

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Costa celebrates Win for Valley Farmers, India Lifts Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 27, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced that the United States and the Republic of India reached an agreement to remove retaliatory tariffs on almonds, walnuts, apples, and other American products, many of which are grown in the San Joaquin Valley and California.

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Costa leads California Democratic Delegation in outlining priorities for California Agriculture in the 2023 Farm Bill

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 27, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) led California Democrats in a letter to the Chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees outlining the priorities for California agriculture in the 2023 Farm Bill.

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Fresno Leader area weekly mass times

By Fresno Leader | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Fresno Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Costa appointed to Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced that he has been appointed to serve on a bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group, focusing on addressing the workforce issues faced by agricultural producers nationwide.

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Costa, TLD Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Sweden Joining NATO

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after co-leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to Stockholm, Sweden. The delegation held the 86th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting (IPM) of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (TLD) focused on strengthening the NATO alliance, global security challenges, and supporting Ukrainians in defending their sovereignty.

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Costa cosponsors the American Dream & Promise Act

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 21, 2023

On the 11th anniversary of establishing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) joined House Democrats in reintroducing and cosponsoring the American Dream and Promise Act.

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Costa Introduces Conservation Bills to Invest in California’s River Basins

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 19, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced two bipartisan bills to increase funding for conservation programs and improve water quality in the San Joaquin Valley.

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Fresno Leader area weekly mass times

By Fresno Leader | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Fresno Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Costa, Padilla, Obernolte, Matsui Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Add Judges to Eastern District Court of California

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 13, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and Doris Matsui (CA-07) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral H.R. 3223 - CASE LOAD Act, which would create five additional judgeships for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) is leading the companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

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Costa, Valadao Introduce Resolution Designating June as Portuguese National Heritage Month

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 12, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jim Cost (CA-21) and David Valadao (CA-22) introduced a resolution designating the month of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.

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Fresno Leader area weekly mass times

By Fresno Leader | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the Fresno Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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May: Two professional licenses issued in Fresno County

By Fresno Leader | Jun 9, 2023

There were two professional licenses issued in Fresno County during May, according to California’s Department of Consumer Affairs.

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Costa Introduces Bipartisan Resolution honoring Portuguese World War II hero

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 8, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), Co-Chair of the Portuguese American Caucus introduced a bipartisan resolution, H.Res.457, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches, a distinguished Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of an estimated 30,000 people from the terror of the Holocaust.

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Fresno Leader area weekly mass times

By Fresno Leader | Jun 3, 2023

The following parishes in the Fresno Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.