News List

  • Congresswoman Castor Applauds Hillsborough Schools on Gates Grant
    Nov 19, 2009  - "Congratulations to the teachers of Hillsborough County and the students they teach on winning the single largest private grant to a school district in history. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for having the confidence in our Hillsborough schools that they can c... More
  • Castor Champions Student Financial Aid Legislation
    Sep 15, 2009  - The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, cosponsored by Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor, is poised to pass the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Castor says the Act, which is the single largest investment in higher education in history, will make the cost of attending college more af... More
  • Rep. Castor Votes For Green Schools, Creating New Jobs
    May 14, 2009  - Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced passage today of the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act, which will make innovative, energy efficient investments in our local schools by updating buildings and classrooms. The bill also ensures students have up-to-date educational t... More
  • Castor's Statement On $1.8 Billion In Education Recovery Funds For Florida
    May 11, 2009  -    “With this $1.8 billion headed directly to education in our state, Florida’s schools and students will benefit enormously. This direct boost to our schools and students means more people keep their jobs, more jobs are created and our students receive the educations they deserve. I am plea... More
  • Congresswoman Castor To Hold College Financial Aid Workshop
    Apr 29, 2009  - TAMPA – To help students and parents navigate the complicated college financial aid process, Congresswoman Kathy Castor will hold a financial aid workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Student Services Building at Hillsborough Community College.   In addition to the other experts, Castor wi... More
  • Tampa Bay Area Schools To Benefit From $72 Million In Recovery Money
    Apr 1, 2009  - Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced that $72 million in Recovery Act dollars was released today for Tampa Bay area schools. The money will immediately help save jobs in our schools while improving educational opportunities for thousands of students. "This money is critical to help our cash-strappe... More
  • Castor Announces Economic Development Grant For HCC
    Mar 18, 2009  - Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that Hillsborough Community College will receive a $1.68 million grant to train students in auto collision repair and auto mechanics, an initiative that will create 300 jobs.   “This will enable HCC to train our students with the most modern, up-to-date t... More
  • Castor Announces Recovery Act Dollars Headed To Tampa Bay Area By End Of Month
    Mar 10, 2009  -  Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today certain Recovery Act dollars that will be directly targeted to the Tampa Bay area community as early as the end of this month.   “Education dollars will be allocated to Florida by the end of the end of March,” Castor said. “This money will immediate... More
  • New nursing program could help nursing shortage
    Oct 27, 2008  - With many businesses cutting back or even laying off, the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital has announced a new program that officials hope will provide good paying jobs, alleviate the nursing shortage and take care of wounded veterans. The Department of Veteran affairs has provided $3.5 million ... More
  • CONGRESSWOMAN CASTOR TOUTS NEW NURSING PROGRAM
    Oct 27, 2008  - A new nursing academy will help alleviate the state’s nursing shortage, offer care to wounded veterans and create high-paying jobs in the Tampa Bay area, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said today.   “It marries a number of missions,” Castor said. “This is a wonderful, wonderful new initiative." &nbs... More