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El Dorado County: Residents received $324.85 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.1% of income in El Dorado County, providing an average of $1,686 per capita to residents.

By West El Dorado News | Apr 13, 2025

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El Dorado County saw 4.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 15.1% of income in El Dorado County, a 4.4% rise from 10.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By West El Dorado News | Apr 4, 2025

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El Dorado County ranks 33rd highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $12,405 in 2022

By West El Dorado News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of El Dorado County received an average of $12,405 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th lowest in California.

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Tom McClintock discusses Yosemite layoffs and SBA loans in recent tweets

By West El Dorado News | Mar 7, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tom McClintock recently shared insights on social media regarding various national issues including layoffs at Yosemite National Park and irregularities in SBA loans distribution reported by Elon Musk.

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El Dorado County ranks 16th in California for government transfer dependency at 15.1% in 2022

By West El Dorado News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 15.1% of income in El Dorado County—ranking it 16th least dependent among California counties.

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El Dorado County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.2% of income in 2022

By West El Dorado News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.2% of income in El Dorado County, providing an average of $967 per capita to residents.

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Tom McClintock addresses congressional issues and international affairs

By West El Dorado News | Dec 6, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 4-6, Tom McClintock discussed various pressing issues including preparedness at congressional hearings and condemned Iran's actions against political prisoners alongside Rep Cohen.

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Tom McClintock addresses economic policy and national security concerns

By West El Dorado News | Nov 22, 2024

Congressman Tom McClintock recently addressed economic reforms by proposing subsidy eliminations while highlighting concerns about Iran's military activities and immigration issues involving unaccompanied minors under current U.S policies as...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with El Dorado County rise or fall in 2021?

By West El Dorado News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in El Dorado County received $70,199 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 El Dorado County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By West El Dorado News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in El Dorado County received $375,656 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Proven Forest Management Act Passes House Natural Resources Committee

By West El Dorado News Report | Jun 15, 2023

The Proven Forest Management Act, H.R. 188, has passed the House Natural Resources Committee and will next go to the House Floor

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Secure the Border Act Passes House

By West El Dorado News Report | May 12, 2023

Measure next goes to the Senate

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Border Security and Enforcement Act Passes House Judiciary Committee

By West El Dorado News Report | Apr 29, 2023

H.R. 2640 will increase border security

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Rep. McClintock, Speaker McCarthy and Bipartisan Coalition Reintroduce the Save Our Sequoias Act

By West El Dorado News Report | Apr 26, 2023

On April 28, Representative Tom McClintock (R-CA) joined Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark) and U.S. Reps. Scott Peters (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and John Garamendi (D-CA) along with nearly 50 others in re-introducing the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act

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EDA awards over $3 million in grants for economic development projects in El Dorado County in 2022

By West El Dorado News | Jan 1, 2023

In 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $3,782,433 in grants for economic development projects in El Dorado County, California.

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How many people in El Dorado County received housing vouchers in 2021?

By West El Dorado News | Oct 1, 2022

There were 623 people who used housing choice vouchers in El Dorado County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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Teacher pay in Black Oak Mine Unified School District higher than previous school year

By West El Dorado News | Apr 28, 2022

The salary for a mid-range teacher in Black Oak Mine Unified School District during the 2019-20 school year was $57,474. This was a 1 percent increase over the previous year.

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Teacher pay in Rescue Union Elementary School District higher than previous school year

By West El Dorado News | Apr 27, 2022

The salary for a mid-range teacher in Rescue Union Elementary School District during the 2019-20 school year was $73,054. This was a 1.3 percent increase over the previous year.

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Teacher pay in Placerville Union Elementary School District higher than previous school year

By West El Dorado News | Apr 26, 2022

The salary for a mid-range teacher in Placerville Union Elementary School District during the 2019-20 school year was $63,185. This was a 4.6 percent increase over the previous year.

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Teacher pay in Mother Lode Union Elementary School District higher than previous school year

By West El Dorado News | Apr 25, 2022

The salary for a mid-range teacher in Mother Lode Union Elementary School District during the 2019-20 school year was $57,908. This was a 2.6 percent increase over the previous year.