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Kim Schrier announces federal funding and offers constituent support

Rep. Kim Schrier shares key updates on infrastructure funding and public health meetings through social media posts dated November 16-18, 2024.

By Wenatchee Times | Nov 18, 2024

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Chelan County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Chelan County received $17.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Wenatchee Times | Feb 28, 2024

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

By Wenatchee Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Douglas County received $8.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Chelan County farmers in 2021 reached $14,503,517

By Wenatchee Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Chelan County received $14,503,517 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Douglas County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Wenatchee Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Douglas County received $8,510,121 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Representative Schrier Wins Big for Washington Fruit Growers; Tariff on Apple Exports to India Lifted

By Wenatchee Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 22, 2023, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) celebrates a huge win for fruit growers in Washington’s 8th district.

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Representative Schrier Introduces Bill to Benefit Families and Support Local Farmers

By Wenatchee Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 15, 2023, U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced The Expanding Access to (EAT) Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act.

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Representative Schrier Introduces Bill to Invest in Agriculture Research, Support Farmers

By Wenatchee Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 14, 2023, U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Tracey Mann (R-KS) introduced The AuGmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-edge and Helpful Act, or the AG RESEARCH Act, a bipartisan bill that will increase federal investment in agriculture research institutions.

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Congresswoman Schrier Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Diabetes Care

By Wenatchee Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) introduced HR 3842 - Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act with Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), and David Schweikert (R-AZ).

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Congresswoman Schrier Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Forest Data Collection Efforts as Wildfire Season Approaches

By Wenatchee Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

On June 9, 2023, U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Barry Moore (R-AL) introduced the Forest Data Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill that would modernize data collection efforts of the USFS Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program.

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Representative Schrier Sponsoring Bipartisan Legislation to Alleviate Health Care Staffing Shortages in Disaster and Pandemic Response

By Wenatchee Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Bill Johnson (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan bill, H.R. 3613 - Doctors at the Ready Act to prevent and address staffing shortages during disaster and pandemic responses.

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Representative Schrier Partnering With House Members in Both Parties to Push Forward Legislation in Honor of Police Week

By Wenatchee Times Report | May 22, 2023

In honor of Police Week, Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. is bringing forward new bipartisan legislation to provide benefits for exposure related cancers, improve governmental retirement plans for public safety officers, and provide access to treatment for job-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Reps. Schrier, Armstrong, Strickland, and Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Program to Help Veterans Become Commercial Airline Pilots

By Wenatchee Times Report | May 16, 2023

On May 9, 2023, U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan American Aviator Act - HR 3128 which establishes a pilot program at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to authorize competitive grants supporting flight-training services to Veterans who are not already military pilots.

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Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Farmers Who Participate in Conservation Programs

By Wenatchee Times Report | May 3, 2023

Recently, U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation (ENABLE Conservation Act of 2023 - Eliminating Needless Administrative Barriers Lessening Efficiency for Conservation Act) to support farmers who voluntarily participate in conservation programs.

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House Passes Rep. Schrier’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Rural Communities and Improve Emergency Services

By Wenatchee Times Report | Apr 30, 2023

Today, the United States House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Kim Schrier’s, M.D. (WA-08) bipartisan bill aimed at improving emergency services in rural communities.

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44th Annual High School Regional Art Show Peoples Choice Award!

By Wenatchee Times Report | Mar 31, 2023

This week for 44th Annual High School Regional Art Show Peoples Choice we have two students.

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Seasonal road closures

By Wenatchee Times Reports | Mar 29, 2023

Seasonal road closures are set to expire on Saturday, April 1.

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Regional High School Art Show Awards Ceremony!

By Wenatchee Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Regional High School Art Show Awards Ceremony.

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Douglas County Solid Waste Program Hazardous Waste Collection/Disposal!

By Wenatchee Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Douglas County Solid Waste Program Hazardous Waste Collection/Disposal.

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Congratulations to Second Peoples Choice Award!

By Wenatchee Times Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Congratulations to Second Peoples Choice Award.