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Klickitat County: Residents received $88.33 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.1% of income in Klickitat County, providing an average of $3,796 per capita to residents.

By Yakima Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Newhouse announces app challenge winner, discusses budget and election security

Representative Dan Newhouse, serving Washington’s 4th district, highlights achievements and legislative priorities through recent tweets.

By Yakima Times | Apr 10, 2025

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House advances budget resolution to initiate reconciliation process

By Yakima Times | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Dan Newhouse from Washington's 4th Congressional District has commented on the House's approval of a budget resolution.

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Newhouse hails Corps' pause on environmental analysis of Lower Snake River Dams

By Yakima Times | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Dan Newhouse shared updates on key regional issues, including a pause on environmental impact analysis for the Lower Snake River Dams, bipartisan efforts against food waste, and saluting WSU President Dr. Kirk Schulz upon his retirement.

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Federal investigation urged into Washington state's sports policies

By Yakima Times | Apr 9, 2025

The intersection of gender identity and sports continues to spark debate across the United States.

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Bipartisan effort relaunches Food Recovery Caucus to address food waste

By Yakima Times | Apr 8, 2025

Representatives Dan Newhouse and Chellie Pingree have revived the Congressional Food Recovery Caucus, a bipartisan effort in Congress to address the growing issue of food waste in the United States.

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Washington congressional delegation honors WSU President Dr. Kirk Schulz on his retirement

By Yakima Times | Apr 7, 2025

Members of Washington's Congressional Delegation have paid tribute to Washington State University (WSU) President Dr. Kirk Schulz.

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Kittitas County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.5% in 2022

By Yakima Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Kittitas County, providing an average of $1,922 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Dan Newhouse discusses hydropower and supports initiatives for farm workers and healthcare

By Yakima Times | Apr 2, 2025

Rep. Dan Newhouse, representing Washington's 4th district, expresses gratitude to farm workers, engages with the National Hydropower Association, and collaborates on pediatric cancer initiatives.

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Yakima County: Medicaid made up 10.5% of total income in 2022

By Yakima Times | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.5% of income in Yakima County, providing an average of $5,174 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Newhouse comments on Brian Vance's departure from Hanford

By Yakima Times | Mar 28, 2025

Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington’s 4th Congressional District has issued a statement regarding the upcoming departure of Brian Vance from his position at Hanford, set for April 24.

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Northwest Energy Security Act introduced to protect critical hydroelectric dams

By Yakima Times | Mar 27, 2025

With the backing of a Republican federal government, policymakers in Congress and within the Trump administration are focusing on bolstering the United States' energy infrastructure to achieve energy dominance.

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Dan Newhouse discusses energy and agricultural reform in recent tweets

By Yakima Times | Mar 27, 2025

Representative Dan Newhouse highlighted energy and agricultural reforms in his latest tweets on March 26 and 27, 2025.

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House member addresses misinformation on budget resolution affecting key welfare programs

By Yakima Times | Mar 26, 2025

Recently, there has been a surge of misinformation surrounding the budget resolution passed by the House of Representatives.

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Rep. Dan Newhouse discusses H-2A reforms in press conference

By Yakima Times | Mar 26, 2025

Rep. Dan Newhouse recently participated in a press conference held by the American Business Immigration Coalition in Washington, D.C. The discussion centered on reforms to the H-2A visa program, with a focus on strengthening the agriculture...

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Newhouse announces Congressional Art Competition open for Washington’s Fourth District high school students

By Yakima Times | Mar 26, 2025

Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington has announced the commencement of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

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In 2022, Kittitas County ranks 32nd among Washington counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,250

By Yakima Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kittitas County received an average of $11,250 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in Washington.

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Klickitat County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.6% in 2022

By Yakima Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Klickitat County, providing an average of $1,369 per capita to residents.

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Dan Newhouse highlights agriculture contributions during National Ag Day

By Yakima Times | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse recently tweeted about agriculture appreciation on National Ag Day and commented on ongoing conflicts involving Hamas and Israel as well as highlighting local business visits within his district between March 18-20, 2025

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Progress reported on US-Mexico border security amid policy changes

By Yakima Times | Mar 19, 2025

As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security expressed optimism regarding recent developments at the southern border, significant changes have been observed in immigration enforcement and border security.