Memphis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Air Force announced Memphis will not be the preferred base location for eight new C-17 aircraft:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Memphis $471,609 for Elvis Presley Boulevard Improvements.
“Elvis Presley Boulevard is an important thoroughfare in Memphis,” said Congressman Cohen. “These new federal funds will be used to study how to enhance livability, reduce congestion, and improve overall transportation.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Memphis a Community Challenge Grant worth $1,260,905 for development of an Aerotropolis/Lamar Corridor Master Plan. HUD worked with the U.S. Department of Transportation in awarding these new federal funds, which will focus on spurring economic development, rehabilitating blighted and vacant properties, and improving transportation infrastructure.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was given the prestigious Tennessee Equal Justice 2010 Legislative Leadership Award by Memphis Area Legal Services for his work to increase funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and for working to address racial and ethnic disparities in the federal criminal justice system.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Memphis Housing Authority $9,914,000 under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).
“Increasing access to quality, affordable housing during these tough economic times is crucial for Memphis,” said Congressman Cohen. “This new federal funding will help the Memphis Housing Authority reach more people and improve the quality of life for many Memphians.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) will receive $7 million through the State of Good Repair Program to purchase twelve replacement buses. The new buses will be hybrid electric.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $500,000 to LeMoyne-Owen College under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program.
“LeMoyne-Owen College has a long history of educating Memphis’ best and brightest,” said Congressman Cohen. “These new federal funds will help the college expand and provide more services to their students so they will be better prepared for their future careers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $289,121 to a program at the University of Memphis that helps children with disabilities.
“The University of Memphis has one of the best programs in the country when it comes to helping children with disabilities,” said Congressman Cohen. “These new federal funds will give the University the tools it needs to help even more children.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $9,269,426 to Memphis International Airport for overall upgrades and snow removal and de-icing equipment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Memphis $2,031,645 for expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and infrastructure, housing and economic revitalization for the storm that took place in May. Shelby County will receive $1,212,788.