The House Transportation Committee has advanced new rules creating a national standard for autonomous trucks after approving Congressman Vince Fong’s provisions within broader infrastructure legislation. Supporters say this could help address both regulatory confusion across states and persistent driver shortages while boosting U.S competitiveness.
The House Transportation Committee has advanced the BUILD America 250 Act with support from Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20). The bill invests heavily in U.S infrastructure while introducing new rules for autonomous vehicles among other provisions.
Kern County Local Government Meeting today.
Kern County Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 6 pm.
The House passed a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering U.S. housing costs by expanding supply and cutting regulations. Congressman Vince Fong supported this effort citing benefits for Central Valley families.
There were four companies in cities associated with Kern County that received FDA citations as a result of four inspections conducted in the county in 2025, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Medicaid payments for Surgery services in Bakersfield climbed 5.4% in 2024, signifying shifts in service usage and reimbursement dynamics.
Congressman Vince Fong introduced new legislation aimed at forcing states like California to repay outstanding federal unemployment insurance loans before spending additional flexible federal funds elsewhere. The bill responds directly to widespread fraud and ongoing financial burdens faced by state employers due to unresolved UI debt.
There were 10 companies in cities associated with Kern County that received 12 FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Kern County Local Government Meetings today.