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Ventura County: Residents received $1.41 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.2% of income in Ventura County, providing an average of $1,698 per capita to residents.

By West Ventura News | Apr 13, 2025

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Ventura County saw 7.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 14.4% of income in Ventura County, a 7.3% surge from 7.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By West Ventura News | Apr 4, 2025

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Ventura County ranks 45th highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $10,959 in 2022

By West Ventura News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ventura County received an average of $10,959 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th lowest in California.

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Ventura County ranks 13th in California for government transfer dependency at 14.4% in 2022

By West Ventura News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 14.4% of income in Ventura County—ranking it 13th least dependent among California counties.

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Ventura County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By West Ventura News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Ventura County, providing an average of $1,131 per capita to residents.

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U.S. Rep. Brownley votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By West Ventura News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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

By West Ventura News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Ventura County received $34 million less 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 Ventura County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By West Ventura News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Ventura County received $8,034,584 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Brownley Applauds Biden Executive Order to Expand Access to Contraception

By West Ventura News Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 23, 2023, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s Executive Order expanding access to contraception and family planning services.

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Brownley Bills Advance in FAA Reauthorization Bill

By West Ventura News Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 14, 2023, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement following the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years.

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Brownley Announces Winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition

By West Ventura News Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 7, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced Christopher Laranang, a 10th grader from Oaks Christian School, as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 26th Congressional District.

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Brownley Introduces Bills to Make Homeownership More Affordable

By West Ventura News Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 7, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) introduced the Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act and the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act in order to make homeownership a more affordable reality for America’s working families.

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Brownley Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By West Ventura News Report | Jun 4, 2023

On May 31, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) released the following statement upon House passage of President Biden’s Bipartisan Budget Agreement, H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act:

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Brownley Statement on Memorial Day

By West Ventura News Report | Jun 3, 2023

On May 29, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) delivered the following remarks at the Conejo Mountain Funeral Home and Memorial Park’s 55th Annual “Lest We Forget” Memorial Day Observance in Camarillo, California:

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Brownley Introduces Legislation to Establish National Database to Better Serve Veteran Population

By West Ventura News Report | May 16, 2023

On May 11, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of the Every Veteran Counts Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and regularly update a database containing veterans’ demographic information to ensure VA programs and policies are designed to serve the changing population of veterans.

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Brownley, Miller Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veteran Entrepreneurs

By West Ventura News Report | May 15, 2023

On May 11, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Veteran Entrepreneurs Act, which reduces barriers to entrepreneurship by lowering upfront costs for veterans operating small businesses.

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Transcript of Brownley Remarks at the John R. Hatcher III Post Office Designation Ceremony

By West Ventura News Report | May 5, 2023

On Tuesday, May 2, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) delivered the following remarks at the designation ceremony for the newly renamed “John R. Hatcher III Post Office Building,” located at 1961 North C Street in Oxnard, California:

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Brownley Introduces Bill to Expand Public Access to House Proceedings

By West Ventura News Report | May 2, 2023

On April 28, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the introduction of a resolution to expand public access to House proceedings.

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Brownley Introduces Legislation to Reauthorize Women in Aviation Advisory Board

By West Ventura News Report | May 1, 2023

On April 28, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act, legislation which would reauthorize the Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB) and allow for the continuation of the WIAAB’s work in developing recommendations and strategies to encourage women to pursue a career in aviation.

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Brownley Introduces Legislation to Expand Dental Care for Veterans

By West Ventura News Report | Apr 28, 2023

On April 20, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Dental Care for Veterans Act, which would authorize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide dental care to all veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system. Specifically, this legislation would eliminate current statutory eligibility restrictions for VA dental care and make dental care part of the standard medical benefits package for veterans.