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The Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions will receive $1 million to update its Simulation and Experiential Learning Centers. The funding was made possible from federal appropriations secured by U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan, and is part of more than $20.5 million designated specifically for Northwest Indiana projects.
Mayor Steve Spebar said the city has secured a $215,000 federal grant.
"That's going to provide an additional license plate reader," Spebar said. "We're planning on putting that at 119th (Street) and the (Indianapolis) Boulevard."
Tthe grant will also be used to install security cameras up and down 119th Street and near Whiting High School.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement on the start of the 118th Congress.
Federal spending legislation soon to be signed into law by Democratic President Joe Biden includes more than $20.5 million designated specifically for Northwest Indiana projects, in addition to the regular funding for federal programs and services in the Region.
When President Joe Biden signed the $1.7 trillion bipartisan omnibus spending bill last Thursday, a lot of happy people in the Duneland area greeted the news. More than $20 million of those funds are earmarked for projects in Northwest Indiana.
Washington, DC– Today, Rep. Frank J.
Veterans who have been exposed to chemicals, Agent Orange, and burn pits may no longer be getting the short end of the stick with the PACT Act. But, though the new law provides for people exposed those chemicals to get proper treatment and benefits, an Indiana congressman has some concerns.
Veterans who have been exposed to chemicals, Agent Orange, and burn pits may no longer be getting the short end of the stick with the PACT Act. But, though the new law provides for people exposed those chemicals to get proper treatment and benefits, an Indiana congressman has some concerns.
Providing access to health care for Michigan City residents was a key point in deciding to build a new HealthLinc facility at 200 Alfred Ave.
“This grassroots construction project will firmly plant HealthLinc’s roots as a permanent provider of quality affordable health care to the people of Michigan City,” said Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry in a press release.
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement in response to the recent World Trade Organization (WTO) announcement regarding the U.S. Section 232 steel tariffs.