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New walkways, basketball courts, splash pad, and multipurpose facilities at Van Buskirk Park
Harder secured an additional 500k for new Community Garden at the park
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced a $7 million investment in the heart of South Stockton to bring new walkways, basketball courts, and recreation and multipurpose areas to Van Buskirk Park.
$18 million for hiring teachers, STEM education, and after-school programs was locked up
$18 million for hiring teachers, STEM education, and after-school programs locked up
Clock running out with first day of school just weeks away
STOCKTON – Today, in response to unacceptable education funding freezes
Nominations are now open to play in the 2026 National Memorial Day Parade
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced that nominations are now open for the 2026 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Harder is encouraging San Joaquin County high school band members to submit nominations to his office to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The deadline to nominate is April 14, 2025.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) introduced bipartisan legislation, the AmericanConsumer Awareness of National Source (American CANS) Act, to protect local producers by making it easier for shoppers to distinguish local products from foreign ones.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced that he secured $1,050,000 to build a Career-Connected Learning Hub in Stockton to set San Joaquin County students up for successful career paths.
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Harder announced the San Joaquin County Office of Education will receive a $13,951,807 federal grant for its Head Start programs supporting children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Head Start provides school readiness, social development, and health services for young children while they are in their prime of early development.