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July 31, 2025
STOCKTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) joined local leaders and transit safety advocates in a groundbreaking ceremony at the Robert J. Cabral Station to kick off a brand-new modernization project to increase safety and accessibility in downtown Stockton. The East Channel Street Streetscape and Connectivity Project will upgrade aging and substandard street conditions with new widened sidewalks and lighting, expanded accessibility features, and high-quality pedestrian and cyclist connections.
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July 30, 2025
STOCKTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) celebrated local law enforcement officers and their families in the Stockton Police Department’s annual awards ceremony to honor acts of valor and bravery in the line of duty. More than 100 officers and individuals received awards and commendations at the ceremony.
Issues:Public Safety
July 24, 2025
Shortage made worse by firefighters being forced to skip time off, deprived of earned benefits
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Issues:Public SafetyBipartisanship
June 3, 2025
Sacramento, Hanford stations were targeted for reduction of operations
Loss of 24/7 service would be catastrophic for disaster weather response
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced that the National Weather Service (NWS) is implementing emergency hiring plans to keep two Valley weather stations open in response to Harder’s advocacy.
Issues:Public Safety
February 6, 2025
Traffickers evade prosecution by changing fentanyl’s chemical compound
More than 10,000 overdose deaths in California between 2023 and 2024
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