WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced an $856,363 federal grant to help the Shelby County Board of Education address and reduce youth violence and violence in schools. This funding comes through the U.S.
MEMPHIS, TN - Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are wrapping up their session this week.
It is considered by some to be the shortest legislative session in more than 50 years.
"We've got one more week in Congress and that's it," Tennessee Representative Steve Cohen said.
Cohen said he wants to see more done before congress adjourns on Friday.
Fear of the Yelp review has driven some businesses around the country to attempt to fine customers for writing a bad review online.
California Rep. Eric Swalwell says this is a violation of free speech and will propose legislation this week to make it illegal.
Students at Oakhaven Middle School proved to be a receptive audience Monday morning as they got a visit from Congressman Steve Cohen (D-9th District) of Memphis, who attended an event in support of Constitution Week in America.
Seedco has received more than $1.4 million that will be used to provide Tennesseans with access to health insurance.
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through their Navigator grant program.
Congressman Steve Cohen (D-District 9) of Memphis said Memphis will receive $148,885 in federal funding for violent gang and gun violence reduction efforts in Memphis.
MEMPHIS, TN - A medical miracle is needed to save 2-year-old Chloe Grauer. Her family, desperate for help, has found themselves in a battle for medical cannibas oil, despite a new state law.
Memphis Rep. Steve Cohen has signed on to a letter issued Thursday demanding a hearing on the use of force by local law enforcement officials during the protests in Ferguson, Mo.
MEMPHIS, TN - Congressman Steve Cohen has asked judicial committee chair Bob Goodlatte for a hearing on police brutality. He says following the Ferguson shooting and protest and so many other incidents, this is a civil rights issues and he wants it reviewed.
It's been a tough week for Ferguson, Mo. as people across the country watched events unfold.
Since protests erupted over the death of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old African American man shot to death by a Caucasian police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, police clad in riot gear have unleashed tear gas and smoke bombs to try to control demonstrators.