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Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) on Friday introduced H.R. 2286, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2011, bipartisan legislation that would ensure all renewable energy sources are able to compete in the growing market for renewable and alternative energy fuels.
Under current tax law, some renewable energy technologies are only eligible for part of an existing federal tax credit for the development of alternative energy sources.
Thompson's bill would level the playing field by extending the full tax credit amount to qualifying renewable energy technologies.
The grant will help fund positions that "were lost due to attrition and remained vacant in response to the fiscal challenges that have impacted Woodland and all local governments," Deven said in a news release.
With the city struggling economically, Mayor Art Pimentel -- and other officials -- welcomed the grant with open arms.
As the Associated Press pushes for the release of reportedly graphic photographs of Osama bin Laden's corpse, North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, said releasing them is a bad idea.
”I think it would be very harmful,” said Thompson, who recently viewed the photographs at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., as a member of the House Intelligence Committee. “I don't think we should be doing anything that puts the men and women serving our country at any greater risk than they're already at.”
On a tour of transportation projects in Northern California, LaHood spoke at the ceremonial ground-breaking for installation of new equipment which will allow pilots to land in bad weather.
"This particular project is important for one main reason and the word is safety," LaHood told about 35 Napa County and aviation officials on hand for the event.
The U.S. Transportation Secretary visited the Port of West Sacramento Wednesday, calling it "well-managed."
"I think the investment we have made at this port is as good as anywhere in the country," secretary Ray LaHood said.
LaHood toured the port with Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, as part of a visit to key transportation projects in Thompson's 1st District.
LaHood said the current administration has "paid a lot of attention to ports," adding ports are an "economic engine" and provide jobs.
Comcast is extending advanced technology services to the small unincorporated community in the hills east of St. Helena.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will join Thompson, D-St. Helena. According to a news release from Thompson's office, the congressman and LaHood will see firsthand how transportation investment has increased Northern California's economic competitiveness and examine where future project funding opportunities may exist.
The long-awaited Napa County Airport upgrade will break ground today with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Napa, joining county officials and staff at the event.
The event is open to the public.
The upgrade will allow pilots to use their instruments to land in bad weather, they said.
LaHood did so during a Wednesday visit to the California Fuel Cell Partnership after riding a hydrogen-powered bus at the nearby Port of West Sacramento alongside Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, and local officials.