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U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan recently visited Michigan City Harbor, Indiana Dunes National Park and Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor.

Mrvan joined Col. Kenneth Rockwell, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Chicago District; Jason Taylor, Indiana Dunes National Park superintendent; and Ryan McCoy, Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor port director, in a tour of projects across the Region. 

Issues ranging from supporting infrastructure and economic growth in Northwest Indiana to women’s reproductive rights have been on the plate of U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan.

National Indivisible Guide’s local chapter, Indivisible NWI, held a public forum on Aug. 14 at the La Porte County Public Library, where Mrvan, D-Highland, discussed topics of importance for both Northwest Indiana and the country.

Rep. Frank J. Mrvan recently announced a federal grant under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Accelerating Cancer Screening program for HealthLinc in Valparaiso.

According to HHS, HealthLinc will receive $500,000 to partner directly with National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers to expedite patient access to cancer care and treatment.

Last week, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan joined with Colonel Kenneth Rockwell, Commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers – Chicago District (USACE), Superintendent Jason Taylor, Indiana Dunes National Park, and Ryan McCoy, Port Director of the Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor, in a tour of certain federally funded projects across Northwest Indiana.

Specifically, Rep. Mrvan toured the Michigan City Harbor, the Indiana Dunes National Park, and the Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor.

Valparaiso-based health care network HealthLinc will receive $500,000 to partner with National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers to expedite patient access to cancer care and treatment.

The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Health Resources and Services Administration’s Accelerating Cancer Screening program. The grant was announced locally Wednesday by U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland.

The Munster Police Department will receive $215,000 in funding to upgrade technology and equipment. 

The upgrades will improve efficiencies within the police department. They will also enhance officers’ efforts to investigate and solve crimes. 

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan and Indiana State Rep. Mike Andrade joined city officials to celebrate the funding.

In a continued effort to bolster local law enforcement capabilities, federal funding has been secured to support the Munster Police Department, ensuring they have the necessary resources to keep the community safe. 

On Monday, August 19, 2024, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan joined Munster Police Chief Stephen Scheckel, Munster Clerk-Treasurer Wendy Mis, Munster Town Council President David Nellans, and Indiana State Representative Mike Andrade to highlight the use of federal funding for the Munster Police Department.

The Munster Police Department is preparing to upgrade its technology and other equipment using $215,000 in federal funds earmarked for the effort by U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland.

The Northwest Indiana congressman said he was honored to support front-line police officers and their work to improve public safety during a presentation Monday at Munster Town Hall.

"I will continue to support our dedicated law enforcement officers with the resources and tools they need to keep themselves and our communities safe," Mrvan said.