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Contra Costa County saw 4.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 11.8% of income in Contra Costa County, a 4.3% rise from 7.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By East Contra Costa News | Apr 4, 2025

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Contra Costa County ranks sixth in California for government transfer dependency at 11.8% in 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 11.8% of income in Contra Costa County—ranking it sixth least dependent among California counties.

By East Contra Costa News | Mar 6, 2025

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U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By East Contra Costa News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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

By East Contra Costa News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Contra Costa County received $2.1 million more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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

By East Contra Costa News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Contra Costa County received $7,089,390 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Congressman Desaulnier to Host Transportation Town Hall in San Ramon

By East Contra Costa News Report | Jul 1, 2023

On June 30, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host an in-person town hall on Monday, July 10th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. PT to discuss increasing quality of life in the East Bay by easing congestion, reducing commute times, transitioning to clean energy, and improving public transportation to ameliorate the effects of climate change

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Congressman Desaulnier to Host Virtual Mental Health Town Hall

By East Contra Costa News Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 22, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, June 28th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. PT on mental health with a focus on addiction, technology, and social media

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Congressman Desaulnier to Host Town Hall in Concord

By East Contra Costa News Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 16, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host an in-person town hall on Tuesday, June 27th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. PT to provide a legislative update, discuss the issues most important to our community, and answer questions from constituents

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Congressman Desaulnier Applauds Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Passage of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization

By East Contra Costa News Report | Jun 16, 2023

Several DeSaulnier Initiatives Included in Bill

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Congressman Desaulnier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Maintain Aviation Fair Labor Standards

By East Contra Costa News Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 13, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), along with Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA), announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to ensure fair labor standards are upheld by all airlines operating in the U.S. The Fair and Open Skies Act (H.R. 4021) would increase the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) powers to regulate unfair business practices from foreign airlines that negatively impact workers

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Congressman Desaulnier Statement on Debt Ceiling Vote

By East Contra Costa News Report | Jun 2, 2023

On May 31, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) issued the following statement on his vote on H.R. 3746, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 314-to-117

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Congressman Desaulnier to Host Virtual Mental Health Town Hall

By East Contra Costa News Report | May 26, 2023

On May 23, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, May 31st from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. PT on the state of mental health in this country with a focus on addiction, technology, and social media with special guest Dr. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation, psychiatrist, and professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine

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Representatives Desaulnier and Larsen Applaud House Passage of Notam Improvement Act

By East Contra Costa News Report | May 25, 2023

On May 22, Representative Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded passage of the NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023

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U.S. Representative Mark Desaulnier Named Finalist for Democracy Awards

By East Contra Costa News Report | May 18, 2023

Congressional Management Foundation Recognizes DeSaulnier for Outstanding Achievement in Constituent Accountability and Accessibility

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Congressman Desaulnier Announces Campolindo High School Sophomore as Winner of Ca-10’s 2023 Congressional Art Competition

By East Contra Costa News Report | May 4, 2023

On May 3, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced Jazlyn Xiao of Campolindo High School as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 10th Congressional District. Her colored pencil work The Future in My Hands will be displayed in the United States Capitol

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Congressman Desaulnier to Host Town Hall in Lafayette

By East Contra Costa News Report | Apr 27, 2023

On April 25, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host an in-person town hall on Tuesday, May 2nd from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. PT to provide legislative updates, discuss the issues most important to our community, and answer questions from constituents

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Representatives Desaulnier and Garamendi Ask Attorney General Garland for Department of Justice Investigation Into Antioch Police Department Following Reports of Racist, Violent, and Unconstitutional Conduct by Law Enforcement Officers

By East Contra Costa News Report | Apr 26, 2023

On April 20, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and John Garamendi (CA-08) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting the U.S. Department of Justice investigate the Antioch Police Department (APD) in Antioch, California following extremely troubling reports of racist, homophobic, and illegal conduct by law enforcement officers, demonstrating a pattern of unconstitutional discrimination, use of force, and violations of the constitutional rights of Antioch citizens

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Congressman Desaulnier Advances Local Projects Totaling More Than $30.5 Million

By East Contra Costa News Report | Apr 24, 2023

On April 18, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced that he advanced 15 projects for consideration by the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations that total over $30.5 million in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process

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Contra Costa County COVID-19 Update: 99.5% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 28

By East Contra Costa News | Mar 1, 2023

Contra Costa County has seen 293,710 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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Contra Costa County COVID-19 Update: 99.5% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 21

By East Contra Costa News | Feb 22, 2023

Contra Costa County has seen 292,932 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.