All posts tagged "politics"

San Bernardino County Seeks Applications for Third District Supervisors Seat
The normally five-member San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors are looking for applicants to fill the soon-to-be-vacated Third District supervisor’s seat pending the final outcome of the voter count from the Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 election. Current...
- Posted November 18, 2018
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Rep. Cook Joins in National Recognition of Employers Who Hire Veterans
In February 2017, Yucaipa’s U. S. Congressman Paul Cook (R-8th District-Apple Valley) saw his legislation — HR 244, the HIRE Vets Act of 2017 — overwhelmingly pass the House of Representatives vote with bipartisan support. On Thursday,...
- Posted November 10, 2018
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Voters send incumbents back to work
Results from Tuesday’s election probably weren’t that surprising to many people. Voters decided the status quo was good enough for races that impact the city of Yucaipa. In the 8th Congressional District, Marine Colonel (retired) Congressman Paul...
- Posted November 8, 2018
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Rep. Cook Condemns Political Violence, Attempted Terrorist Mail Bombings
Congressman Paul Cook (R-8th District-Yucca Valley) has released a statement condemning the recent terrorist attempt by a man who allegedly sent at least 14 pipe-bombs to homes of prominent political figures as well as Cable News Network...
- Posted October 30, 2018
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Rep. Cook Votes for and House Passes Comprehensive Bill to Combat the Opioid Crisis
A bipartisan bill – HR 6 – has overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives and is a major effort by legislators to advance treatment and recovery initiatives, protect our communities, improve prevention and bolster efforts to fight...
- Posted October 7, 2018
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Rep. Paul Cook Votes to Uphold Only U.S. Citizens’ Right to Vote
H. Res 1071, legislation which recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues and diminishes the voting power of U.S. citizens, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 279-72. Yucaipa’s Congressman,...
- Posted September 30, 2018
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Yucaipa’s Rep. Paul Cook Votes for Improving Care for Veterans
Recent legislation presented in the House of Representatives to improve veterans’ care and strengthen oversight within the Veterans Administration (VA) passed the House overwhelmingly. Yucaipa’s Rep. Paul Cook (R-8th District-Apple Valley) voted in support of the legislation....
- Posted September 16, 2018
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Assemblyman Mayes’ bill to waive court fees for children of sexual abuse seeking a name change
Assemblyman Chad Mayes (R- 42nd District -Rancho Mirage) that legislation he authored has unanimously passed through both the Assembly and the House and now awaits Governor Jerry Brown’s signature. AB 2201 (Sydney’s Law) was inspired by one...
- Posted August 23, 2018
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California Senator Mike Morrell’s Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours in Yucaipa
Yucaipa residents and business owners looking to discuss statewide or community issues with their State Senator Mike Morrell (R-23rd District-Rancho Cucamonga) are encouraged to attend the upcoming mobile office hours with Sen. Morrell’s district staff on Tuesday,...
- Posted August 7, 2018
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Rep. Paul Cook Supports National Security Authorization Bill
HR 5515, the annual national security authorization bill has passed the House with overwhelmingly bipartisan support. The final bill includes several provisions which, provide for our troops, restore military readiness and protect our national security against threats...
- Posted August 1, 2018
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