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Growth at the airport driven by air cargo services
$6 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Community Project Funding Secured by Congressman Frank Mrvan to Further Enhance Air Cargo Infrastructure and Grow Airport’s Air Cargo Service Offerings
Gary/Chicago International Airport officials, who expect cargo business to take off in the coming decade, celebrated a $6 million funding boost from U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, on Wednesday.
Mrvan joined officials at the airport to detail the impact of the funding.
“We want to make sure everyone understands the Gary/Chicago International Airport is open for business,” said Mrvan.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded Valparaiso-based HealthLinc a $500,000 federal grant to create a dental residency program.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for HealthLinc under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) program on March 28, 2023.
According to HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration, the THCPD program establishes new accredited community-based health care programs in order to address shortages in the health care workforce and challenges faced by rural and underserved communities.
A local health organization has received a federal grant to help address the shortage of dental practitioners in underserved areas of Northwest Indiana.
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-1st, announced a federal grant award for HealthLinc under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) program.
First Lady of the US (FLOTUS) Dr. Jill Biden flew into Valparaiso over spring break to promote the Biden administration’s support of clean energy and community colleges. Much of Northwest Indiana’s industries have historically been based around energy. Efforts and new programming at Valparaiso’s Ivy Tech Community College are working towards preparing a workforce for renewable energy.
On March 9, 2023, Ranking Member Frank J. Mrvan participated in the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled “Accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Leadership Decisions Impacting its Employees and Veterans.”
The following is the Congressman’s opening statement as prepared for delivery:
As the U.S. Representative for Indiana’s First Congressional District, I am dedicated to working with all levels of government and stakeholders in a bipartisan fashion to ensure that the long-term economic potential and growth of our region is realized.
First Lady Jill Biden was in Valparaiso Monday, touting the Biden Administration's career training efforts. She met with students and faculty in Ivy Tech Community College's renewable energy program, who demonstrated what they've learned in the fields of electric line technology, wind energy and solar energy.
The first lady, herself a community college professor, said those schools are a big part of her husband's efforts to rebuild the middle class. “This program is giving them good-paying jobs and protecting the planet for the next generation,” Biden said.