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City awards $4 million in ‘California Creative Corps’ grants to local organizations

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 24, 2023

The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, in coordination with the state’s California Creative Corps program, is awarding $4 million in grant funding to 26 local organizations to create outreach, engagement and media campaigns for the capital region.

Matsui, Luján, Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Robocall Enforcement

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 23, 2023

CongresswomanDoris Matsui (D-CA),Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced the FCC Legal Enforcement Act

Matsui Opening Remarks at Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing on FCC Oversight

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 21, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, delivered the following opening remarks at the Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled, “Oversight of the FCC”

Matsui Statement in Support of Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Efforts on Climate Pollution Reduction

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement in support of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District’s efforts to administer and implement U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program in the region

Learn how to keep your trees healthy this summer at this June 24 workshop

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 16, 2023

City Department of Utilities staff are inviting residents to attend an in-person workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 24, where they can learn how to keep trees healthy.

City’s Front Street Animal Shelter selected to receive $75,000 grant from Petco Love

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 15, 2023

The City of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter has been selected to receive $75,000 from Petco Love to support and expand the services Front Street provides to the community.

Matsui, Schakowsky Introduce Older Americans Bill of Rights

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 10, 2023

Last week, on the last day of Older Americans Month, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), co-chairs of the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families, introduced the Older Americans Bill of Rights, a resolution which identifies and establishes fundamental rights that every older American and their family deserve

$1 million in grants now available to support Sacramento start-up businesses and entrepreneurs

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 9, 2023

The City of Sacramento Office of Innovation and Economic Development is now accepting applications for grants to support organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in Sacramento.

Matsui, Bacon, Scanlon, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Holding Cruise Ship Operators Accountable for Wrongful Passenger Deaths

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 9, 2023

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) introduced H.R. 3788,Hammers’ Law, last week

11 families experiencing homelessness, including an infant, recently placed in the City’s Motel Program

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 8, 2023

The City of Sacramento’s Department of Community Response recently coordinated with community partners to connect 11 families experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter in the City’s Motel Program.

Two new murals to be unveiled as part of the Florin Road Community Beautification Project

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 5, 2023

Two new art murals are set to be unveiled at the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. June 10 in South Sacramento.

VIDEO: Once fighting for his life, Eric Williams is now thriving at Sac Fire

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 5, 2023

Folsom native and former Folsom firefighter Eric Williams, now a Sacramento Fire Prevention Officer Trainee, has faced unimaginable challenges with unwavering determination and strength.

These Sacramento streets are closing June 4 for the Kaiser Permanente Women’s Fitness Festival

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 3, 2023

More than 4,000 runners are expected to participate in the Kaiser Permanente Women’s Fitness Festival on Sunday, June 4.

Four ways to make the most out of your summer at City parks

By Sacramento Standard Report | Jun 2, 2023

The Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment (YPCE) maintains over 200 parks offering many locations and ways for people to spend time with friends and family.

Matsui Statement on Mayor Steinberg’s Announcement

By Sacramento Standard Report | May 26, 2023

On May 25, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced that he will not seek another term

Matsui Statement on President Biden’s Nomination of Anna Gomez for FCC Opening

By Sacramento Standard Report | May 25, 2023

On May 22, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following statement on the nomination of Anna Gomez to serve on the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)

Matsui, Johnson Reintroduce Bill to Eliminate Barrier to Telemental Health Services

By Sacramento Standard Report | May 17, 2023

On May 16, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA)and Congressman Bill Johnson (R-OH), both senior members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reintroduced the Telemental Health Care Access Act, legislation that would remove barriers to high-quality, virtual mental and behavioral health care for Medicare beneficiaries

Matsui, Mccaul, Hold Briefing With Secretary Raimondo on Rollout of Chips and Science Act

By Sacramento Standard Report | May 12, 2023

On May 11, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee and Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee,co-authors of the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act and co-chairs of the Congressional High Tech Caucus, issued the following statement after holding a closed door Member briefing with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on the rollout of the CHIPS and Science Act

Matsui, Mchenry, Wyden Urge Bakers to Stop Unnecessarily Adding Sesame to Baked Goods

By Sacramento Standard Report | May 5, 2023

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), led a letter urging bakers to stop unnecessarily adding sesame to baked goods and protect consumers with sesame allergies

Matsui, Smith Introduce The Pi Post Acute Access Act

By Sacramento Standard Report | Apr 29, 2023

On April 28, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) introduced the PI Post Acute Access Act, legislation to expand access to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment for Medicare beneficiaries with primary immunodeficiencies (PI) in skilled nursing facilities (SNF)

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