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Sep 12, 2012
Capps Joins Members of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition to Urge Passage of Legislation to Extend Renewable Energy Tax Credits
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Energy & Environment
The tax credit provides an income tax credit for each kilowatt-hour of electricity produced by a renewable energy source, including wind, and has been a key factor in the expansion of clean energy over the last decade.
Sep 11, 2012
Capps Works to Protect Affordable Housing and Economic Development Funding for Atascadero, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Nipomo, and Carpinteria
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Housing & Foreclosures
USDA Rural Development funding provides critical resources to communities on the Central Coast to support and a wide range of economic development and affordable housing projects.
Sep 11, 2012
Bipartisan Capps Bills Approved by Energy and Commerce Subcommittee
Legislation Would Promote Research for Pediatric Diseases, Support Veterans with EMT Training
Sep 10, 2012
Capps Remembers Eleventh Anniversary of 9/11
"Every year on September 11th we mourn for the thousands who lost their lives on that fateful morning and for the families and friends they left behind."
Aug 30, 2012
Dignity Health Recognizes Capps’ Contributions to Public Health
Issues: Healthcare
"It was an honor to receive Dignity Health’s first Excellence in Public Service Award. And I look forward to continuing my work with groups like Dignity Health to improve the health and well-being of our community and nation"
Aug 22, 2012
Capps Highlights New Report Detailing Most Anti-Coastal House of Representatives in History
Issues: Energy & Environment
In the past two years the House of Representatives has voted 297 times to undermine our country's basic, long-standing environmental protections.
Aug 15, 2012
Capps Announces Applications for DREAM Act Deferred Status Now Being Accepted
Issues: Immigration
"This is a great day for so many hardworking young people on the Central Coast."
Aug 14, 2012
Capps Highlights New Report Showing Growth of Wind Energy in California
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Energy & Environment
California is helping to lead the nation in expanding wind energy production and the U.S. can lead the world in transitioning to cleaner, safer sources of energy and away from fossil fuels.
Aug 7, 2012
Capps Announces $600,000 in Federal Funding for Housing Trust Fund of San Luis Obispo County To Help Finance Affordable Housing
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Housing & Foreclosures
The grant will allow the Housing Trust Fund to provide low-interest financing for affordable housing for middle class families in San Luis Obispo County.
Aug 7, 2012
Capps Announces $600,000 in Federal Funding for Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County To Help Finance Affordable Housing
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Housing & Foreclosures
The funds will be used to make low-cost loans to produce critically needed new rental housing as well as recapitalize and preserve older affordable housing projects for middle class families in Santa Barbara County.
