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Alpine County: Residents received $11.23 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 14% of income in Alpine County, providing an average of $9,440 per capita to residents.

By East Sierra News | Apr 13, 2025

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Mono County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.6% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.6% of income in Mono County, providing an average of $1,075 per capita to residents.

By East Sierra News | Apr 6, 2025

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Alpine County saw 15.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By East Sierra News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.7% of income in Alpine County, a 15.4% surge from 11.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Inyo County: Medicaid made up 6.6% of total income in 2022

By East Sierra News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Inyo County, providing an average of $4,086 per capita to residents.

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Mono County ranks 58th highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $7,890 in 2022

By East Sierra News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Mono County stood out as the lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in California, with transfers making up 12.1% of total income.

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Alpine County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.2% in 2022

By East Sierra News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Alpine County, providing an average of $1,466 per capita to residents.

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Whitney Portal Road closed for emergency repairs after culvert damage

By East Sierra News | Mar 21, 2025

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors has approved an emergency contract to repair a culvert beneath Whitney Portal Road.

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Inyo County announces recipients of 2025 community project sponsorship grants

By East Sierra News | Mar 21, 2025

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors has announced the recipients of the 2025 Community Project Sponsorship Program (CPSP) competitive grants.

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Inyo County residents received $15,433 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 12th in California

By East Sierra News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Inyo County received an average of $15,433 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th highest in California.

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Mono County: Income Maintenance made up 1.4% of total income in 2022

By East Sierra News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Mono County, providing an average of $925 per capita to residents.

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Alpine County ranks fourth highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $18,056 in 2022

By East Sierra News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Alpine County received an average of $18,056 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth highest in California.

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Alpine County ranks 21st in California for government transfer dependency at 26.7% in 2022

By East Sierra News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.7% of income in Alpine County—ranking it 21st most dependent among California counties.

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Inyo County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.4% of income in 2022

By East Sierra News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Inyo County, providing an average of $1,480 per capita to residents.

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Inyo County supervisors sworn into office; first meeting set for January

By East Sierra News | Jan 7, 2025

New and returning members of the Inyo County Board of Supervisors were sworn into office on January 6 at the historic Inyo County Courthouse.

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Inyo County honors officials ahead of their retirement

By East Sierra News | Dec 18, 2024

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors, alongside employees and community members, recently recognized Chairperson Matt Kingsley and District Attorney Tom Hardy as they prepare for retirement at the end of December.

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Jeff Griffiths assumes presidency of California State Association of Counties

By East Sierra News | Dec 2, 2024

Inyo County Supervisor Jeff Griffiths has been sworn in as the president of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), a significant local-government advocacy group.

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Inyo County opens applications for community project sponsorship grants

By East Sierra News | Dec 2, 2024

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors has announced the availability of $40,000 in competitive grants aimed at supporting events and projects benefiting both residents and visitors in 2025.

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Inyo County seeks candidates for district attorney and treasurer-tax collector roles

By East Sierra News | Oct 30, 2024

The Inyo County Board of Supervisors is seeking candidates for the positions of District Attorney and Treasurer-Tax Collector.

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Inyo County joins national effort supporting veterans with Operation Green Light

By East Sierra News | Oct 18, 2024

Inyo County is set to participate in a nationwide initiative known as Operation Green Light for Veterans, which aims to show support for military veterans.

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Ready Inyo team launches photo contest for 2025 calendar

By East Sierra News | Oct 14, 2024

The Ready Inyo team has announced a photo contest open to all community members.