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Mike Thompson addresses national security, economic, and environmental issues on social media

In a series of posts from April 21 and 22, 2025, Rep. Mike Thompson addresses pressing concerns, including national security, economic fallout from tariffs, and environmental conservation.

By Wine Country Times | Apr 22, 2025

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Rep. Mike Thompson remembers Columbine victims, honors a climate leader, and mourns Pope Francis

In a series of tweets, Rep. Mike Thompson reflects on the anniversary of the Columbine tragedy, acknowledges Gustavo Aviña's contribution as a climate leader, and pays tribute to the late Pope Francis.

By Wine Country Times | Apr 21, 2025

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Rep. Mike Thompson engages with constituents and addresses immigration and celebrations in recent tweets

By Wine Country Times | Apr 20, 2025

In a recent series of tweets, Rep. Mike Thompson, representing California's 4th district, reached out to constituents in Davis, addressed the deportation of an individual, and extended Easter greetings.

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2022: Mendocino County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Wine Country Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Mendocino County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 24.1%.

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Sonoma County: Medicare transfers accounted for 4.4% of income in 2022

By Wine Country Times | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.4% of income in Sonoma County, providing an average of $3,428 per capita to residents.

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Mike Thompson discusses NIH research grants, office hours, and FSU tragedy

By Wine Country Times | Apr 18, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson recently addressed national and local issues via social media.

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Mendocino County: 29.9% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 12th in California

By Wine Country Times | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 29.9% of income in Mendocino County—ranking it 12th most dependent among California counties.

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Rep. Mike Thompson invites constituents to event, honors victims, addresses Medicaid claims

By Wine Country Times | Apr 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Thompson, California's 4th district representative, announced a community engagement event and addressed legislative issues in a series of tweets on April 15 and 16, 2025.

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Rep. Mike Thompson expresses support for legislation and shares holiday wishes on social media

By Wine Country Times | Apr 14, 2025

California Congressman Mike Thompson uses Twitter to share meaningful holiday wishes, legislative actions, and community events.

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Lake County: Residents received $270.07 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Wine Country Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.7% of income in Lake County, providing an average of $3,961 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Mike Thompson addresses veterans' issues and fiscal matters on social media

By Wine Country Times | Apr 11, 2025

Rep. Mike Thompson highlighted concerns over veteran job cuts, critiqued legislative fiscal decisions, and challenged fraud allegations against Social Security recipients.

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Rep. Mike Thompson reflects on tariffs, testimony, and tragedy

By Wine Country Times | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Mike Thompson discusses the economic ramifications of the current administration's tariffs in meetings, as well as the interruption during a critical testimony on April 9, 2025.

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Rep. Mike Thompson voices concern over recent policies affecting California

By Wine Country Times | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Thompson, known for his longstanding representation of California's 4th district, highlights critical issues through recent tweets.

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Rep. Mike Thompson addresses key policy issues including Medi-Cal cuts and mental health legislation

By Wine Country Times | Apr 8, 2025

Representative Mike Thompson discusses vital issues in his tweets posted on April 8, 2025.

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Mendocino County: Medicaid dependency reached 9.3% in 2022

By Wine Country Times | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.3% of income in Mendocino County, providing an average of $5,358 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Mike Thompson criticizes tariffs and health care funding cuts

By Wine Country Times | Apr 5, 2025

Rep. Mike Thompson, a congressman from California, addresses political issues, including Tariffs by former President Trump and health care funding cuts.

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Rep. Mike Thompson announces office hours and commemorates Martin Luther King Jr

By Wine Country Times | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Mike Thompson informed constituents via social media about in-person office hours in Lakeport and Davis, emphasizing constituent support.

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Mendocino County saw 16.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Wine Country Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 29.9% of income in Mendocino County, a 16.8% surge from 13.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Representative Mike Thompson raises concern over trade war impact in tweets

By Wine Country Times | Apr 2, 2025

Representative Mike Thompson, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress, used his social media platform on April 2, 2025, to criticize the President's tariff policies.

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Rep. Mike Thompson comments on legislative issues and local initiatives in early April 2025

By Wine Country Times | Apr 2, 2025

Rep. Mike Thompson addresses pressing issues and community events in early April 2025 via Twitter.