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September 9, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – This week, the City of Indianapolis and IndyGo were awarded $19.9 million in grant funding from the


August 28, 2024

For Immediate Release

August 28, 2024

 

Contacts: 

Caroline Ellert
Communications Director, Congressman Carson 
Caroline.ellert@mail.house.gov

 

Emily Kaufmann
Assistant Director of Communications, Mayor Hogsett
emily.kaufmann@indy.gov

 


August 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 15, 2024

Citizens Energy Group, Congressman André Carson, Local and National Leaders Break Ground on $7.5 Million in Upgrades to Natural Gas Infrastructure

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding through a federal grant brings upgrades to 4 miles of safer, more efficient pipeline.

Issues:Energy

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

Funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will improve safety and mobility along a segment of the Blue Line Bus Rapid Transit Corridor

INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo was recently awarded nearly $22 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program, making it one of only a few mid-sized transit agencies across the country to receive these funds from the Biden-Harris Administration.


June 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) announced Congress’ first-ever dedicated staff interfaith space. This space was established through the Carson amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill and was led by Congressman Carson, with co-lead Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10). 

 

Issues:Education

June 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, in celebration of Eid al-Adha, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) announced the introduction of the Eid Days Act with Grace Meng (NY-06) to recognize Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr as legal public holidays.

 

Issues:Education

June 5, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced today a House resolution recognizing June 2024 as Black Music Month. This resolution honors the work and impact of Black creators and music and calls upon the people of the United States to recognize Black Music Month through actions and programs that elevate Black musicians, promote diversity, and honor and spread awareness of Black music’s impact and deep-rooted history.

 

Issues:Education

April 30, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) renewed calls to House Speaker Mike Johnson and his Republican colleagues to take immediate bipartisan action to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Affordable Connectivity Program saves eligible Americans up to $75 a month on their internet bills and provides a one-time discount on a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. The program expires today, April 30.

Issues:Economy