WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Lumbee Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation to grant the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina long-overdue federal benefits that every other federally recognized tribe receives. Senator Budd said: "I am pleased that the House has taken an important step to address decades of unfair treatment from the fede more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has introduced legislation (S. 5570) that will establish a new federal grant program under the U.S. Department of Transportation to assist with waterfront redevelopment in major cities like Baltimore for resilience and economic development. The Constructing Resilient and Enduring Waterfronts program (CREW) A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Congress has passed the bipartisan and bicameral conference report for the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA), annual legislation that authorizes funding levels and provides authorities for the U.S. military and other critical defense priorities to ensure America's forces have the training, equipment, and resources they need to carry out  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47959) on Dec. 17, 2024, by research librarian Ben Leubsdorf. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This report provides brief background information and resources for locating historical, recent, and current proposed and unratified amendments to the Constitution of the United States. It does not focus on successful amendments to the Constitution. It is also not intended to provide detailed le more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11451) on Dec. 17, 2024, by legislative attorney Andreas Kuersten: Here are excerpts: * * * Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Introduction Congress enacted the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) in 1978. FISA provides a statutory framework for government agencies to obtain authorization to gather foreign intelligence by means of (1) electronic surveillance more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12851) on Dec. 17, 2024, by Cybersecurity Policy specialist Chris Jaikaran. Here are excerpts: * * * Legislating on Cybersecurity Introduction Cybersecurity considerations for policymakers are broader than those for managing cybersecurity at an organization. When thinking strategically about how to legislate for cybersecurity, lawmakers may consider educating, recruiting, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12719) on Dec. 17, 2024, by American national government specialist R. Eric Petersen: * * * Smithsonian Institution: Selected Legislation, 118th Congress The Smithsonian Institution is a complex of museum, education, research, and revenue-generating entities primarily located in the Washington, DC, region, with additional facilities and activities across the United States and w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12757) on Dec. 12, 2024, by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist: * * * Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): An Overview of Current Laws and Legislation Introduced in the 118th Congress Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is fuel derived from "sustainable" sources that meets aviation technical standards. The most touted potential benefits of SAF include assisti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Salem, Mass. Congressman Seth Moulton announced that Lynn and Peabody will receive federal grants to enhance local community policing. This funding is awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program(link is external). The program supports additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistan more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today to express his opposition to expanding surveillance powers to federal agencies as the Senate considered S. 1631. The legislation would increase federal authority to intercept communica more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Among her priorities, the Senator successfully included a provision that would improve access to high-quality medical care for servicemembers and their families in the Indo-Pacific region Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)--secured several important provisions in the Fisc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-04), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) intends to sign a full funding grant agreement for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)'s Red more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-04), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07), and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) intends to sign a full funding grant agreement for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)' more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: The lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg asking him to extend federal funding, which will expire on December 31, for the rail project Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg urging him to grant an extension for the feder more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Funding comes from SMART Grant Program, which Cantwell and Murray fought to secure in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Intercity Transit will receive $8.6 million  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement following the archivist's refusal to certify the Equal Rights Amendment: "The archivist is correct that she has a responsibility to uphold the law. Unfortunately, by refusing to certify the ERA, she is wrongfully inserting herself into a clear constitutional process, despite the fact that her role is purely ministerial. The arc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,296,061 to STEP, Inc., based out of Rocky Mount, Virginia, to support the group's Head Start programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Solutions that Empower People, known as STEP, offers different programs and services to local communities in Franklin and Patrick Counties, including Head Start more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $289,995 to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., based out of North Tazewell, Virginia, to support the group's Head Start programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Clinch Valley Community Action offers different programs and services to local communities in Southwest Virginia, including Head Star more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) celebrated House passage of three bills to help children and students: S. 3448, the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law; and S. 5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) Improvement Act. S. 3448, the Nev more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed 11 House Committee on Natural Resources bills with significant bipartisan support. The bills honor American history, support farmers, enhance outdoor recreational opportunities and more. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chair of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, applauded the Senate's passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). As a member of SASC, Kaine worked to secure key provisions in the legislation to advance U.S. national security, support servicemembers and their families, benefit Virginia's more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, along with U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) reintroduced the Magnet Schools Accessibility, Growth, and Nonexclusionary Enrollment Transformation (MAG more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senator and 25-year Navy veteran Mark Kelly announced that he secured a significant pay raise for enlisted servicemembers alongside other major Arizona and national security priorities in the annual defense bill passed by the Senate with his support today. The bill is headed to the president's desk to be signed into law. Kelly has spent months shaping the National Defense Authorization Act through hi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Born on a farm in the Jim Crow South, Congressman David Scott knows the unique challenges that our farmers face and he has spent his entire life fighting for the least, the lost and the left behind. Throughout his two decades in Congress, Rep. Scott has been a champion for combating inequities  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Born on a farm in the Jim Crow South, Congressman David Scott knows the unique challenges that our farmers face and he has spent his entire life fighting for the least, the lost and the left behind. Throughout his two decades in Congress, Rep. Scott has been a champion for combating inequities in rural  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Puts Americans first and stops their tax dollars from subsidizing illegal immigration Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the America First Act, which would prevent illegal immigrants paroled into the United States from accessing billions of dollars in welfare and other benefits intended for American families. President Biden's unprecedented abuse of parole for foreign citizens illegally entering our country has  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Funding will help upgrade Carson Water Treatment Plant, replace a sewer treatment plant in Pierce County, and assist Washington's Tribal communities with waste reduction and environmental projects Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced $5.2 million in federal funding for projects to improve the drinking water supply for folks in Carson, replace a sewer treatment plan more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) legislation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to increase support for small law enforcement agencies passed the Senate unanimously. Cortez Masto's Invest to Protect Act would set aside $250 million to help local police invest in training, mental health support, and recruitment and retention. "The funding from this bill will help the vast majority of poli more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: The House passed Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) and Senator John Cornyn's (R-TX) legislation to prevent child sexual abuse, sending it to the President's desk to be signed into law. The bipartisan Jenna Quinn Law authorizes existing grant funds to be used to train and educate students, teachers, school employees, caregivers, and other adults who work with children on sexual abuse prevention. The legi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act, legislation that will make it easier for rural veterans to get transportation to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities. VA's Highly Rural Transportation Grant (HRTG) Program currently provides free transportation to health care facilities for ve more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), colleagues, and advocacy groups held a press conference at the Capitol calling for the Biden Administration to protect Black immigrant communities during the lame duck session, with concern about how President-elect Trump's proposed immigration policies will impact Black communities and families of mixed status. The press conference comes on the heels of Rep. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following statement on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after Palm Beach County and several cities received grants from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to strengthen public safety, prevent crime, and improve the local criminal justice system. "Keeping our communities safe is paramount," said Rep. Frankel. "These grants will provide local officials with the resources they need  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: MAHWAH, NJ -- Today, December 16, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) next steps in his "Drone Response Strategy." Gottheimer also announced his legislation, the RADAR Act, is now bipartisan, being recently joined by Representative Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11). This legislation expands federal grants for our local law enforcement to make radar systems more available to state and local police. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Bridgeport, CT - Today, Congressman Jim Himes announced Optimus Health Care will receive $1 million from the Department of Health and Human Services' Quality Improvement Fund - Transitions in Care for Justice-Involved Populations to provide enhanced medical services to individuals as they transition back to their communities. "Getting your life back on track after serving time is that much more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Bridgeport, CT - Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the cities of Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk would receive a total of $200,000 from the Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. "I'm thrilled that Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk will receive funding for their local police departments. From increasing patrols to expanding more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) today announced a critical victory for South Texas farmers with the inclusion of language in the Continuing Resolution (CR) granting the Secretary of Agriculture authority to provide block grants for economic relief to agricultural producers in South Texas. This measure addresses significant economic losses caused by Mexico's ongoing failure to meet more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) celebrated the inclusion of $250 million for repairs and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) in the year-end government funding and emergency supplemental spending bill. The funding for the dilapidated plant, which treats polluted water flowing from Mexico, results from Rep. Peters' years of work to convin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement regarding drones flying over California's 25th District. "I understand the concerns about the reports of drones flying over Coachella Valley. I have introduced the Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act which focuses on the safety and well-being of the families and individuals I serve. This bill would provide the Federal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Rapid-Line Inc. - located in the heart of Congresswoman Hillary Scholten's (MI-03) district - has received a $254,236 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of the Democrats' Investing in America agenda. "It's easy to talk the talk about energy efficiency, but small and medium-sized ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: This week, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act, which would help rural veterans get transportation to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities. The bipartisan legislation was introduced by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), alongside Reps. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Gabe Vasquez (N more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to assist the state in the wake of a cyberattack against RIBridges the state's integrated online platform for social services and mitigate the impact of the attack on Rhode Islanders, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: In an effort to assist the state in the wake of a cyberattack against RIBridges - the state's integrated online platform for social services - and mitigate the impact of the attack on Rhode Islanders, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Depar more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding From Inflation Reduction Act Schumer Championed As Majority Leader Will Help Bolster Extreme Weather And Climate Resiliency Hubs In Albany's Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods Trinity Alliance Of The Capital Region And Other Local Environmental Justice Groups Will Also Work Together To Strengthen Local Workforce Training And Other Projects To Help Families Lower Energy Cos more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "South Carolina is pivotal to our nation's military training and readiness. In an effort to bolster our armed services, I successfully fought to raise pay for our servicemembers, revitalize defense infrastructure, and rid our military of woke policies," said Senator Scott. "I am proud more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Today, the Senate passed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), bipartisan legislation shaped and led by Arizona Senator Mark Kelly that will tackle water infrastructure, flood control, and drought resilience across Arizona and the west. Authorized every two years, WRDA directs U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' infrastructure, drought, and flood control work. This yea more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan outlining significant concerns regarding massive EPA spending on new programs arising out of the Democrats'  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Bipartisan Bill Now Heads to President's Desk Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA), legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine). The bill reauthorizes and reforms three programs that ensure Tribes have the tools needed to treat, prevent, investigate, and prosecute Native American child abuse and neglect. U.S. Re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy, also a federal service academy, does not require a congressional nomination. "We are p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy along with PUSH Buffalo and a coalition of other Western NY environmental justice groups announced $20 million via the Inflation Reduction Act for Erie County's Buffalo Neighborhood Mobilization Hubs Plan, which will support emergency response and extreme weather hubs and bring emergency prepa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the Columbia Gorge Education Service District and Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation have been selected to receive a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to create the Columbia Gorge Early Learning and Resilience Center in The Dalles. "Early education, childcare, workforce development, and places for communities to ga more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Lumbee Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation to grant the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina long-overdue federal benefits that every other federally recognized tribe receives. "I am dedicated to ensuring that Congress fulfills its six-decade-old promise to grant full federal recognition to the Lumbee peopl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Representatives Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), led lawmakers in reintroducing the SAFE SEX Workers Study Act, legislation directing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct the first federal study on the impact of a 2018 anti-sex trafficking bill known as SESTA/FOSTA on sex workers and trafficking  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Federal grant funds will be used to create Early Learning and Resilience Center in The Dalles Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the Columbia Gorge Education Service District and Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation have been selected to receive a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to create the Columbia Gorge Early Learning and Resilience Center in The Dalles. "Early  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: This year, Arizonans saw the direct benefits of the Chips and Science Actnegotiated by Arizona Senator Mark Kelly as grants were awarded to companies expanding in Arizona that will create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, many of which don't require a four year degree, and to Arizona community colleges and universities that will prepare Arizonans to start careers in the industry. In 2022, more PR