Las Vegas Sun: Education Stimulus Funds for Nevada Released"A federal stimulus check is in the mail, headed for Nevada's education coffers. The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that $265.7 million of stimulus money has been released to Nevada."
Mesquite Local News: Boulder City Airport to Get $1.25 M from Stimulus Funds"Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District announced today that Boulder City will receive a $1.25 million grant to rehabilitate the runway at the Boulder City Municipal Airport."
Titus and Berkley Urge House Leaders to Include Education Waiver Provision in Recovery Package"While we certainly agree that states should be held accountable for maintaining appropriate levels of funding for education programs on their own balance sheets, we believe it would be helpful to build in a degree of flexibility for those states facing the worst budget shortfalls."
Titus: Today Congress Took Bold Action to Create Jobs"The plan makes much-needed investments in our aging infrastructure and can help bridge the growing budget gap that threatens vital education programs. With one of the biggest tax cuts in history, it provides 95 percent of Americans with tax relief and will help Nevada diversify our economy with tax incentives for renewable energy, making us less dependent on the tourism and gaming industry."
Congresswoman Titus Announces Housing Grants for Southern Nevada“With the announcement of these grants, Nevada will begin to see the effects of the recovery plan only weeks after its passage. This critical funding will invest in our communities while creating much-needed jobs as we work to turn our economy around.”
Titus Announces Recovery Coordinator for Congressional Office"Having met with my constituents across the Third District, I know there are a number of questions about the recovery plan, and by creating this important position, we will provide the necessary information that will help local government, businesses, and individuals benefit from the recovery package and create jobs in Southern Nevada."
Titus: Updated List of Transportation Projects Would Give Clark County Fair Share of Recovery Funds"This new list of projects would disperse the funds throughout Nevada in a manner that is more fair and responsible so that we can create jobs and address our transportation needs."
Titus: $266 Million in Recovery Funds Are Critical for Nevada’s Schools“Today’s announcement that $266 million are now available for Nevada’s schools is welcome news for our state, our teachers, and our children. These funds could not have come at a more important time. It is critical that during this tough economic time we continue to invest in our nation’s future by ensuring that students receive a quality education."
Nevada to Receive Nearly $72 Million for Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Programs Under Recovery Act“With the latest influx of funds from the recovery package, Nevadans will save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills while providing a jolt to a growing industry that will create good jobs for our region. These funds will also promote energy efficiency and take steps toward reducing our dependence on foreign oil.”
Titus Announces $1.25 Million for Boulder City Airport Through Recovery Act"This grant from the recovery plan will not only provide an improvement to the Boulder City airport, but it will put people to work in Southern Nevada by injecting money into our local economy."
Titus: $250 Economic Recovery Payments Headed to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries"This payment will not replace all that was lost, but can help many Nevadan’s who are struggling to make ends meet during this difficult economic time."
Titus Highlights $9.7 Million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grants for Southern Nevada“These grants, along with other important energy efficiency initiatives in the recovery plan, can help the region take advantage of our abundant renewable energy resources and stimulate economic growth that will put Nevadans back to work.”
Titus Statement on State Accepting All Unemployment Funds From Recovery Bill"With Nevada’s unemployment in double digits, accepting the money from the recovery plan is the right thing to do for the men and women of Nevada who have lost their jobs during this recession. These funds can make a real difference for families struggling to make ends meet during these tough economic times."
Titus, Berkley, and Heller Urge Support for Education Waiver in Letter to Secretary"Nevada students and their families are already experiencing the effects of tough economic times to a greater degree than their peers around the nation. Now, more than ever, Nevada needs assistance. We must invest in education now, both to avoid further losses of jobs and revenue, and to ensure that we have a better prepared workforce capable of filling the high-tech jobs of the 21st century."
Titus: Today Congress Took Bold Action to Create Jobs"With this critical legislation, we are beginning the long and difficult process of restoring our economic security and putting our economy back on the right track. In my district alone, this plan will create or save more than 11,000 jobs, and 34,000 jobs statewide."