Imperial Valley News Center
New Research on SNAP’s Effectiveness and the Importance of Adequate Food Assistance
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Washington, DC - A new report released today from the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) finds that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, is highly effective at reducing food insecurity - the government’s measure for whether households lack the resources for consistent and dependable access to food.
Governor Brown Highlights Bold Subnational Action at COP 21 Events
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Paris, France - Joining the world's top climate leaders on his fourth day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today spoke at events highlighting California's bold action to accelerate zero emission vehicles, reduce short-lived climate pollutants and build partnerships with other states, cities and regions to cut dangerous carbon pollution.
Imperial County Supervisors Authorize Release of RFP for Asthma Project
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Imperial, California - Today, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors authorized the Public Health Department to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Imperial County Asthma Linkages Project. In an effort to improve the quality of life in the community, the Imperial County Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Imperial County Local Health Authority Commission (LHAC), is seeking proposals that would implement new or enhance current programs designed to improve the health for Medi-Cal beneficiaries with asthma.
The U.S. Department of State Ranks in Top 3 of 2015 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings
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Washington, DC - Today, the Partnership for Public Service released the results of the 2015 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings, with the Department of State tying for third overall among the 19 large federal agencies. The Department of State scored especially high (second) in the areas of innovation and strategic management. Positive feedback from employees has placed the agency in the top three for the past two years, and in the top five for the past four years.
Designation of North Korea Entities Pursuant to Executive Order 13382
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Washington, DC - To further impede North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs, the Department of State is announcing on December 8 the designation of North Korea’s Strategic Force for its contribution to North Korea’s WMD-related activities. The Strategic Force has been designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382 (“Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters).
Imperial County Representatives Meet with Other California County Officials to Discuss Future of Renewable Energy Development
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Imperial, California - Last week, while County of Imperial representatives attended the California State Association of Counties’ (CSAC) 121st Annual Meeting in Monterey, CA, a small delegation hosted a roundtable discussion with other California counties’ officials to confer about the potential to develop or expand the untapped renewable energy resources of their communities.
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