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2022: Riverside County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Riverside County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 2.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 9.8%.

By NW Riverside News | Apr 19, 2025

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mark takano reflects on WWII events and mourns local marines

Mark Takano, a U.S. Congress member representing California's 39th District, recently expressed his concerns about returning to harsh policies reminiscent of World War II and mourned the tragic loss of two Marines in a vehicular accident.

By NW Riverside News | Apr 18, 2025

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Rep. Calvert supports Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 14 with a narrow House vote

By NW Riverside News | Apr 10, 2025

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert, representing California's 41st district, voted in alignment with a majority of his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass the Senate Amendment to House Concurrent Resolution 14.

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Riverside County saw 8.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By NW Riverside News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.8% of income in Riverside County, a 8.2% rise from 11.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Bill to restrict foreign entities operating US port facilities progresses

By NW Riverside News | Apr 3, 2025

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has given its unanimous approval to the Secure Our Ports Act of 2025, H.R. 252.

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Mark Takano criticizes educational policies and advocates for free speech

By NW Riverside News | Mar 22, 2025

Congressman Mark Takano recently shared his perspectives on key national issues via social media posts in March 2025.

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Mark Takano criticizes administration over military history handling

By NW Riverside News | Mar 20, 2025

Congressman Mark Takano has taken to social media to express his concerns over actions by the current administration related to military history and constitutional adherence.

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Mark Takano calls for accountability over historical military narratives

By NW Riverside News | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mark Takano addresses issues related to military narrative representation and national security through recent tweets dated March 18, 2025.

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Calvert introduces bill to extend permits for wastewater treatment projects

By NW Riverside News | Mar 14, 2025

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert from California's 41st district and Congressman John Garamendi from California's 8th district introduced a bill aimed at reforming federal permitting standards for local wastewater treatment and water recycling...

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Mark Takano voices concern over legislation impacting veterans

By NW Riverside News | Mar 14, 2025

Congressman Mark Takano has raised alarms about recent legislative proposals affecting veterans' benefits and government spending cuts involving high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

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Mark Takano voices Democratic unity for funding extension

By NW Riverside News | Mar 13, 2025

Congressman Mark Takano's recent tweets highlight key political developments as he discusses House Democrats' efforts for a funding extension and comments on significant losses within their ranks as well as ongoing legislative controversies dated...

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Mark Takano highlights concerns over government department cuts affecting veterans and students

By NW Riverside News | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mark Takano raised concerns in tweets dated March 12, 2025, about recent budget cuts affecting veterans' services and educational safety measures due to personnel reductions in key governmental departments

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House passes funding bill avoiding shutdown with focus on military pay raises

By NW Riverside News | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Ken Calvert of California's 41st District joined a majority in the House of Representatives to vote for H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.

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Rep. Calvert reintroduces EMBER Act to tackle wildfires along southern border

By NW Riverside News | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Ken Calvert, representing California's 41st district, has reintroduced the Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act, also known as H.R. 2026.

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Mark Takano addresses public education and veteran health concerns

By NW Riverside News | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Mark Takano addressed critical issues regarding public education and veteran healthcare through tweets posted on March 11, 2025.

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Rep. Calvert reintroduces act to consolidate endangered species management

By NW Riverside News | Mar 7, 2025

Congressman Ken Calvert has reintroduced the Federally Integrated Species Health (FISH) Act, designated as H.R. 1894.

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Mark Takano criticizes job cuts affecting veterans' services

By NW Riverside News | Mar 7, 2025

Congressman Mark Takano addressed concerns about job cuts impacting veterans' services and criticized Donald Trump's opposition to a bipartisan law supporting American chip manufacturing on March 6-7, 2025.

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Riverside County ranks 22nd in California for government transfer dependency at 19.8% in 2022

By NW Riverside News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.8% of income in Riverside County—ranking it 22nd least dependent among California counties.

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Mark Takano criticizes Trump over aid cuts and veteran dismissals

By NW Riverside News | Mar 5, 2025

Congressman Mark Takano voiced criticism towards Donald Trump's policies in tweets dated March 4-5, 2025.

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Mark Takano voices opinions on transgender service members and presidential conduct

By NW Riverside News | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mark Takano shared thoughts on transgender military service members and criticized the President's recent speech as misleading on March 5th.