WASHINGTON
Bill set to rip health care from 14 million people, food Assistance from 9 million people
Today, Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), released the following statement on House Republicans’ passage of their reconciliation bill:
“Congressional Republicans’ reconciliation bill gives tax breaks to their billionaire donors like Musk. Simply put, it’s a bad deal for the American people.
“My Republican colleagues have offset the cost of their huge tax breaks for the wealthy by stripping health care away from nearly 14 million Americans, taking food assistance from 9 million people, and cutting green energy investments responsible for our manufacturing boom.
“Make no mistake: non-partisan experts agree that this bill will disproportionately benefit the wealthiest Americans while leaving the hardworking middle class behind — all while adding $4.3 trillion to our national debt.
“We have a responsibility as members of Congress to work for everyone, not just the well-off and well connected. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle ought to be ashamed.”
The bill passed the House of Representatives 215-214. Every Democrat and two Republicans voted “No.” Watch Rep. Thompson’s speech on the House floor online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Wfu_FK0Kz4x_RVad&v=PptDeXlhCck&feature=youtu.be
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KELSEYVILLE
Carriage House Hoedown June 7 4 to 9 p.m.
Step back into the 1880s for a big tri-tip dinner, an evening of music and dancing, yard games, hay rides, silent auction, raffle baskets, and a chance to see many of Lake County’s historic carriages.
Join a party for a good cause! Lake County’s biggest collection of historic horse-drawn wagons and carriages need a home so the public can enjoy them.
The Hoedown Party will raise funds for the construction of a new carriage house on the grounds of the Ely Stage Stop Museum located at 9921 Soda Bay Road (just north of Kitt’s Corner off HWY 29).
The Ely Museum’s Oak Grove will be the place for a Tri-tip Dinner by Smokin S BBQ (vegetarian option available), music by the Fargo Brothers, blacksmith demonstrations, and much more.
Tickets are $80/person and can be purchased online at Carriage House Hoedown, or in person at the Ely Museum. To sponsor a table and receive 8 tickets (depending on the level), fill out the form at Microsoft Word – ELY_Sponsorship-request_Form.doc
The Ely Stage Stop is an all-volunteer, all-donation run public museum operated by the Lake County Historical Society since 2011. The grounds contain the 1860’s Jamison and Ely Family ranch house and stage stop, two display barns, the restored 1890’s Kelseyville jail, a 1906 San Francisco Cable Car, displays of historic Lake County farm machinery, tractors, and much more.
For more info go to Hoedown Fundraiser Dinner on June 7 at Ely Stage Stop — Lake County Historical Society or call Bill Lane, Event Committee Chair 707-349-3453
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EUREKA
Caltrans District 1 ceremony honors fallen highway workers
At the annual Workers’ Memorial in Eureka this morning, Caltrans District 1 staff and local officials gathered to honor highway workers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Caltrans District 1 serves approximately 940 miles of coastal and inland state highways in Humboldt, Del Norte, Lake, and Mendocino counties.
With work zone fatalities and serious injuries on the rise in California since 2010, the event underscored the critical need for increased safety awareness among workers and motorists alike. Workers put their lives at risk every day to ensure roads and bridges remain safe for the traveling public.
“It’s always a solemn reminder when we gather to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect others on state highways,” said Caltrans District 1 Director Matt Brady. “Safety has always been, and will continue to be, our top priority. This ceremony enables us to reinforce our focus on safety and providing the public with vital information on potential hazards.”
Motorists are reminded to slow down, stay alert, avoid distractions, and move over when they see amber flashing lights—simple actions that help protect highway workers. Since 1921, 194 Caltrans employees statewide have lost their lives while working on California’s state highway system.
A moment of silence was observed during the ceremony, followed by a tribute in which Caltrans staff presented 17 orange cones as District 1 Maintenance Manager Paul Johnson read the names of the fallen workers from the district.
Alongside Brady, featured speakers included Acting Division Chief of Maintenance Bobi Hettick, Deputy District 1 Director Tom Fitzgerald, North Region Construction Manager Sebastian Cohen, Humboldt County Second District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell, and Ukiah Area California Highway Patrol Commander Lt. Gabe Parker.
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