More on Economy and Jobs
Dec 3, 2012
Capps Announces $1.6 million grant to UCSB’s Institute for Energy Efficiency to Develop New Hybrid Battery
The grant program provides funding to breakthrough technologies that have the potential to develop into new industries and have a commercial impact.
Oct 23, 2012
Capps Applauds President Obama’s Comments on the Importance of Removing Barriers to Veterans Joining Civilian Health Care Workforce
Capps’ Bill Passed by House Would Address This Problem
Oct 10, 2012
Capps Urges Federal Trade Commission to Investigate California’s Gasoline Price Spike
This sudden spike in gas prices is incredibly hard on on folks on the Central Coast. We’ve seen energy markets manipulated in the past by Enron and others and it’s important to make sure it isn’t happening again.
Oct 1, 2012
Capps Applauds USDA Decision to Protect Affordable Housing and Economic Development Funding for Atascadero, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Nipomo, and Carpinteria
"This is great news for our rural communities on the Central Coast that can continue to apply for critical rural development funds."
Sep 25, 2012
Capps Continues Work to Protect Affordable Housing and Economic Development Funding for Atascadero, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Nipomo, and Carpinteria
The USDA Rural Development program supports a wide range of affordable housing, economic development, and critical infrastructure projects in rural areas through grants, loans, and technical assistance.
Sep 24, 2012
Capps Announces Federal Funding for Santa Barbara County Fire Department For Life-Saving Defibrillators
Grant will be used to purchase 25 defibrillators for front line vehicles. Fire trucks can be the first responders on the scene of a fire or other emergencies, and ensuring they are equipped with defibrillators will help save lives.
Sep 20, 2012
Capps Announces New Federal Funding for Santa Barbara County Veteran’s Treatment Court
"As the VA continues its efforts to prevent, detect, and treat PTSD, TBI, and substance abuse, it’s important that we ensure additional support systems are in place to help our veterans get help when they need it."
Sep 20, 2012
Bipartisan Capps Bills Approved by House of Representatives
Legislation Would Promote Research for Pediatric Diseases, Support Veterans with EMT Training
Sep 19, 2012
Capps to House Leadership: “We Need a Good Farm Bill and We Need it Now”
"I’m deeply disappointed the House Republican leadership has decided to let the Farm Bill lapse."
Sep 18, 2012
Capps Applauds Justice Department Decision to Preserve Central Coast Law Enforcement Tools and Resources
"The DOJ made the right decision in preserving this much needed funding for our local law enforcement."
