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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.
Capps Announces $125,000 in Federal Funding for San Luis Obispo Friday Night Live Partnership
"The San Luis Obispo County Friday Night Live Partnership has been doing great work in our local communities for over twenty years, keeping our kids drug free and helping them develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime."
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
Capps Highlights New Report Demonstrating How Ryan Budget and Medicare Voucher Plan Will Increase Costs for Central Coast Seniors
"Today’s report is further evidence that the Ryan plan to voucherize Medicare would be devastating for Central Coast seniors, forcing them to pay more out of pocket for less health care."
Capps Announces Medicare Open Enrollment Period Starts Today
Encourages Central Coast Seniors and Their Families to Review Plans Now
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.
Capps Named “Champion for Children”
As a mother, grandmother, and school nurse, I have made our kids a priority during my time in Congress. It’s an honor to be recognized by First Focus Campaign for Children.
Capps Announces New VA Shuttle Service for Central Coast Veterans
The Central Coast Volunteer Veterans Shuttle, in collaboration with the VA, will begin offering volunteer shuttle service for veterans with appointments at the Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo VA clinics.
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."
Capps Announces Support for New Legislation to Keep Recalled Vehicles Off the Road
"The continued progress on our efforts to improve the safety of rental cars is wonderful news and gets us that much closer to success."