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State Budget Cuts Could Mean Lost Jobs In The San Joaquin Valley

Many people have lost their jobs due to the pandemic, but some have found assistance through a multi-million dollar state government program called Expanded Subsidized Employment, or ESE. However, Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposal cuts the funding to that program. If the latest budget goes through, it would affect Valley workers like Hanford resident Joey Dunham. He was working for the City of Hanford, but lost his job when he couldn’t get the proper license at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Back in March, the DMV closed some locations and limited services to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Dunham’s wife also stopped working at a packing house to protect her health. Through the county’s ESE program, however, Dunham got a position with an auto shop, MVP Truck and Auto Accessories. “If I have questions, they’re always willing to teach me something new,” Dunham said of his new co-workers. He’s had the position for about a month. Dunham said he’s even looking forward to
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