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Orange County ranks 54th highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $9,775 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Orange County received an average of $9,775 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in California.

By West OC Times | Mar 10, 2025

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Orange County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Orange County, providing an average of $1,289 per capita to residents.

By West OC Times | Mar 1, 2025

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Bill introduced to ensure equal treatment for manicurists in California

By West OC Times | Feb 11, 2025

Assemblyman Tri Ta has introduced Assembly Bill 504, which seeks to address discrepancies in employment classifications within the beauty industry.

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State Assembly approves $2.5B wildfire funding package

By West OC Times | Jan 23, 2025

The State Assembly has approved a $2.5 billion bipartisan funding package aimed at addressing wildfires in Los Angeles County.

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Assemblyman Tri Ta introduces bill to curb utility rate hikes

By West OC Times | Jan 22, 2025

Assemblyman Tri Ta has introduced Assembly Bill 99, aiming to limit electric utility rate increases to align with the inflation rate.

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Orange County in 2023

By West OC Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,999,844 in grants for economic development projects in Orange County, California.

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Rep. Michelle Steel delivers farewell address reflecting on congressional service

By West OC Times | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Representative Michelle Steel delivered her farewell address on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, marking the end of her tenure in Congress.

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Michelle Steel emphasizes stability in Indo-Pacific amid China's aggression

By West OC Times | Dec 13, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 12-13, 2024, Rep. Michelle Steel addressed significant topics including regional security challenges posed by China, educational reforms alongside Virginia Foxx, and commemorated the U.S. National Guard's...

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Steel's Taiwan security bill included in final House NDAA

By West OC Times | Dec 12, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel's legislation aimed at bolstering security cooperation between the United States and Taiwan has been incorporated into the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by the House of Representatives for Fiscal Year...

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Michelle Steel highlights educational success and geopolitical challenges in recent tweets

By West OC Times | Nov 28, 2024

In a series of tweets from late November 2024, Representative Michelle Steel discussed topics ranging from student achievements in technology to geopolitical issues involving China.

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Rep. Michelle Steel outlines Asia-Pacific strategy for Trump's administration

By West OC Times | Nov 26, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel has expressed her views on the Asia-Pacific region's challenges and opportunities for the incoming Trump Administration through an op-ed in Newsweek.

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Steel announces winners of 2024 Congressional App Challenge

By West OC Times | Nov 22, 2024

Congresswoman Michelle Steel has announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge, a competition aimed at encouraging students from California's 45th District to develop innovative applications addressing societal issues.

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Michelle Steel highlights appreciation month, campus safety issues

By West OC Times | Nov 19, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel discusses key issues including Military Families Appreciation Month on November 17-19 through social media posts addressing military family appreciation, campus safety for Jewish students at UCLA, and improvements in veteran...

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Republican lawmakers urge CMS to revise software practice expense methodology

By West OC Times | Nov 11, 2024

Three Republican lawmakers have urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise its practice expense methodology concerning software as a medical device (SaMD).

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Congressional report criticizes UCLA over handling of antisemitism incidents

By West OC Times | Nov 1, 2024

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Michelle Steel urges UN to remove China, Cuba & Vietnam from Human Rights Council

By West OC Times | Oct 31, 2024

Following the announcement that China, Cuba, and Vietnam will remain on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Representative Michelle Steel has urged the United Nations to remove these nations from the council.

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Michelle Steel urges US action on North Korea ahead of UN review

By West OC Times | Oct 30, 2024

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Steel urges Biden administration action on North Korean human rights abuses

By West OC Times | Oct 30, 2024

Ahead of an upcoming United Nations review, U.S. Representative Michelle Steel is urging the Biden-Harris Administration to address human rights violations in North Korea.

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California Republicans urge delay on air board's gas price policy vote

By West OC Times | Oct 25, 2024

California's Republican representatives in the U.S. House are urging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to postpone a November 8 vote on new policies that may lead to higher gasoline prices.

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California Republicans request delay on planned gas price hike

By West OC Times | Oct 25, 2024

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