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San Mateo County: Residents received $874.68 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.7% of income in San Mateo County, providing an average of $1,200 per capita to residents.

By San Mateo Sun | Apr 13, 2025

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San Mateo County saw -0.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 5.3% of income in San Mateo County, a 0.2% drop from 5.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By San Mateo Sun | Apr 4, 2025

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San Mateo County ranks 56th highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $9,223 in 2022

By San Mateo Sun | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of San Mateo County received an average of $9,223 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third lowest in California.

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San Mateo County ranks last in California for government transfer dependency at 5.3% in 2022

By San Mateo Sun | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 5.3% of income in San Mateo County—ranking it least dependent among California counties.

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San Mateo County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.5% of income in 2022

By San Mateo Sun | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.5% of income in San Mateo County, providing an average of $838 per capita to residents.

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Kevin Mullin promotes voter engagement ahead of election

By San Mateo Sun | Nov 6, 2024

In recent tweets from late October and early November, Kevin Mullin encouraged voter participation across San Mateo County and San Francisco while also supporting Democratic candidate Adam Gray's congressional run in California's Central Valley.

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

By San Mateo Sun | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin (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 San Mateo County rise or fall in 2021?

By San Mateo Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in San Mateo County received $2.4 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 San Mateo County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By San Mateo Sun | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in San Mateo County received $1,187,334 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program Summary Report: Evaluation of Medication Management in Veterans Health Administration Facilities

By San Mateo Sun | Sep 29, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program Summary Report: Evaluation of Medication Management in Veterans Health Administration Facilities published on Sept. 22.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in California

By San Mateo Sun | Aug 31, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in California published on Aug. 24.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in California

By San Mateo Sun | Aug 10, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in California published on Aug. 9.

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Rep. Mullin Opposes House Republicans’ NDAA Which Attacks the Rights of Service Members

By San Mateo Sun Report | Jul 16, 2023

Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) announced his opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024 due to the inclusion of extreme MAGA provisions that would harm service members and their families, specifically people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals

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Rep. Mullin Leads More Than a Dozen Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income Homeowners Adapt their Properties for Climate Change

By San Mateo Sun Report | Jun 23, 2023

Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced the Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program (WRAP) Act, to provide financial assistance to low-income homeowners and affordable housing providers to adapt their property to be more resilient to disasters and extreme weather driven by climate change

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Congressman Mullin’s Statement on Pride Month

By San Mateo Sun Report | Jun 9, 2023

Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) released the following statement on Pride Month

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Congressman Mullin’s Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By San Mateo Sun Report | Jun 2, 2023

Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) released the following statement on his vote for the Bipartisan Budget Agreement to raise the debt ceiling and prevent a default

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Rep. Mullin Applauds $369 Million EPA Loan to Strengthen Stormwater Management, Climate Resilience in San Francisco

By San Mateo Sun Report | May 26, 2023

At an event on May 25 in San Francisco, California, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced a $369 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

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Rep. Mullin Celebrates More Than $81 Million for CA-15 Infrastructure at the Close of Infrastructure Week

By San Mateo Sun Report | May 21, 2023

Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) celebrated projects made possible by the historic federal investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which are investing in clean energy, strengthening roads and bridges, and helping communities across California build climate change resilience

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Rep. Mullin Votes Against Legislation Cancelling Climate Action and Gutting Programs Californians Rely On

By San Mateo Sun Report | Apr 30, 2023

Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) today voted against the Default On America Act. This ill-advised legislation would reverse climate action, increase housing costs, harm access to preschool and child care, and threaten benefits to thousands in California’s 15th Congressional District

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in California

By San Mateo Sun | Apr 28, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in California published on April 27.