Washington, D.C. — On February 15th, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) announced that $191 million was approved for the Calexico West Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Reconfiguration and Expansion Project. With this additional funding, Rep. Vargas has secured more than $700 million for border infrastructure in his district since taking office …
February, 2019
-
16 February
“President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration is Illegal”
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Yesterday, the White House confirmed that President Trump will sign the government funding bill and declare a national emergency to go around Congress and build his border wall. The president’s move to ignore overwhelming public opposition to the border wall not only undermines congressional authority, but also continues to ramp up …
-
13 February
MEXICALI AND HEBI, CHINA ESTABLISH COMMERCIAL AND BROTHERHOOD TIES
Chinese and Mexican authorities held the first meeting to learn about the advantages of investing in the Baja California capital. Mexicali, B.C.- With the purpose of strengthening the mutual cooperation and friendship between Mexicali and the Chinese city Hebi, municipal authorities of both communities, headed by the Municipal President of …
-
10 February
GOVERNOR FRANCISCO VEGA ORDERS TO DIRECT EXTRA STATE RESOURCE FOR PAYMENT OF COBACHBC STAFF
Mexicali, B.C.- The Governor of the State, Francisco Kiko Vega de Lamadrid ordered to direct state resources to cover the third biweekly payroll of this year to the 2,300 administrative and educational workers of the College of Bachilleres of Baja California (CobachBC), with that it is guaranteed that they resume …
-
10 February
Morris Reisen Appointed to the Calexico City Council
By: Mario Conde, Reporter The Calexico City Council appointed Morris Reisen as the fifth council member for the city and will begin his two-year term on Feb. 20. Morris Reisen is a well-known figure in Calexico known too many as “Mr. Downtown Calexico” for his advocacy and passion for the …
-
6 February
CARLOS A. REYNOSO NUÑO TAKES OFFICE AS GENERAL SECRETARY OF GOVERNMENT IN B.C.
MEXICALI, B.C.- In response to his extensive experience in the state and federal public service, Carlos Armando Reynoso Nuño took oath yesterday as the new Assistant Secretary General of Government in the administration headed by Governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid. The formal act of appointment was through the Secretary-General of …
-
4 February
MANUFACTURE INDUSTRY SHOWS OUTSTANDING GROWTH IN BAJA CALIFORNIA’S ECONOMY
Baja California is positioned in the first place on the northern border due to the growth of its economy MEXICALI, B.C.- As a result of favorable conditions and competitiveness built by the joint work of educational institutions, employers, workers and the State Administration led by Governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, …
January, 2019
-
26 January
GOVERNOR FRANCISCO VEGA SUPPORTS LAW OF FISCAL INCENTIVES TO CREATION AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION FOR B.C.
Through the proposal of the State Congress in support in various areas MEXICALI, BC- Saturday, January 26, 2019.- At the proposal and approval of the State Congress of the Tax Incentive and Artistic Creation Act for Baja California, Governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, supports the regulation of the promotion, development …
-
23 January
Rep. Juan Vargas Votes to Re-open Government with Bipartisan Package including $1.6 Billion for Border Security
Vargas Commends the Inclusion of $276 Million for Calexico Port of Entry Washington, D.C. (January 23, 2019) — Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) voted for a new bipartisan package to re-open the government and provide $1.6 billion for key border security initiatives, including $276 million for the Calexico Port of Entry. …
-
21 January
B.C. STATE ASSEMBLY APPROVES FULL LAW REFORM OF PROTECTION AND INTEGRATION OF ELDERLY ADULTS
In addition to providing physical protection, their emotional well-being should be sought The initiative was presented by the Assembly member Alfa Peñaloza Mexicali, B.C. – The Plenary of the Assembly approved an initiative of Assemblymember Alfa Peñaloza Valdez to reform the Law of the Rights, Protection and Integration of …
