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"I am pleased to announce this funding that will look at how Watsonville can strike the proper balance between meeting the needs of community members – who want reduced emissions and traffic near schools, businesses, and neighborhoods – and the greater regional economy."

"I applaud robust investments that advance public health and expand access to needed care."

"Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which Democrats passed in the last Congress and provided the largest-ever investment in clean energy, we are seeing more and more important investments like this."

"Officials in Watsonville and throughout Santa Cruz County helped protect our communities in a time of great need, and these FEMA reimbursements are very important."

"Our bill ensures America's indispensable farmworkers can receive disaster relief funding they need and have earned."

"I am relieved federal funding is continuing to be allocated that helps ensure access to affordable care locally."

"We’re very pleased to see additional federal reimbursements making their way to the County."

"Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which Democrats passed in the last Congress, plans can be accelerated to improve aging infrastructure and reconnect the two sides of the city that are now split by the 101."