Press Releases

[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that the University of Memphis and its faculty have been awarded a total of $1,838,172 in grant funding for four different projects. The funding announced today is from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) will receive $2.2 million in federal funds to help refurbish and enhance the Main Street Trolley Line. Today’s funding comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

“These new federal funds will help improve livability in downtown Memphis, increase tourism, drive economic development and create good-paying jobs right here in our city,” said Congressman Cohen.

[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following recent announcements that President Obama’s Administration will respect state marijuana laws and seek smarter sentences when prosecuting low-level drug offenses, U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Sam Farr (CA-20), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Jared Polis (CO-02) urged the President to take another step towards common-sense drug policy by nominating a new “Drug Czar” who will bring reason, science, and facts to the soon-to-be-vacant position.

[MEMPHIS, TN] – As House Republican leaders rushed through a bill that cuts $40 billion from a critical part of our nation’s safety net, the SNAP food-stamp program, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) took to the floor of the House of Representatives and called on his colleagues to reject the draconian cuts and not push millions of Americans into hunger. Video of his remarks is available here.

[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that Southwest Tennessee Community College was awarded a $2.66 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for the development and expansion of innovative training programs. Southwest Tennessee Community College is also a member of two different multi-college partnerships that were additionally awarded just over $5.76 million in funding for training programs under today’s announcement.

[MEMPHIS, TN] – After a federal court permanently barred the owners and a former manager of Mo’ Money Taxes from preparing tax returns for others and owning or operating a tax return preparation business, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) issued the following statement:

[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that Shelby County has been awarded two grants totaling $997,334 for crime prevention and safety programs. This funding comes through the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).

“These funds will help ensure Shelby County law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to keep us safe and bring offenders to justice,” said Congressman Cohen.

[MEMPHIS, TN] - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement upon learning of the passing of community activist and wife of the late Judge Odell Horton, Evie R. Horton:

“Evie Horton was a beautiful and thoughtful lady who exuded goodness and grace,” said Congressman Cohen. “She loved her husband deeply and, after 50 years of marriage, honored his memory each day following his passing in 2006. Memphis has truly lost one of its most beautiful citizens. Evie Horton will be sorely missed by all.”