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State and federal representatives address funding uncertainty, trade and immigration impacts for Salinas
Summary
Representatives from state and federal offices highlighted recent federal funding flows to Salinas, warned of federal budget and tariff risks to agriculture and programs, and pledged support for local infrastructure and immigration issues.
State and federal legislative staff and officials addressed the Salinas audience on March 14, providing updates on appropriations, earmark processes and local impacts of national policy.
A staff member speaking for State Senator John Laird said the senator has engaged with Salinas stakeholders, supports wildfire mitigation planning (SB 326) and highlighted local partnerships on housing, homelessness and healthy‑food access. The senator’s office noted prior engagement with the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex and Hartnell College Alisal campus.
Staff from Representative Salud Carbajal’s office and others described uncertainty in Washington around the…
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