News List

  • Castor's Response to Reports Gov. Scott Rejected High-Speed Rail Again
    Feb 24, 2011 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding reports of Gov. Rick Scott’s refusal to accept $2.4 billion for high-speed rail to create thousands of jobs for Floridians: “I am devastated that Florida will lose thousands and thousands of new jobs to other states. We need... More
  • Castor's Statement on Gov. Scott's Rejection of High-Speed Rail Money
    Feb 16, 2011 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to reject thousands of jobs for Florida tied to high-speed rail: “Governor Scott’s decision demonstrates a devastating lack of vision for Florida and a lack of understanding of our economic situati... More
  • Tampa Streetcar Line Opens New Station
    Jan 31, 2011 - Officials today celebrated the grand opening of the $5.3 million extension of the TECO Streetcar Line from Channelside to a business district station on Whiting Street with a call for further expansion of transit. The one-third mile extension that opened in late December extends the streetcar line t... More
  • Castor Announces Another $800 Million for Jobs Related to High Speed Rail
    Oct 25, 2010 - Floridians win thousands of new jobs as the result of another major high-speed rail award today. Florida will be receiving an additional $800 million towards completing the Tampa-Orlando High Speed Rail segment. Congresswoman Castor learned of the award in a conversation with Transportation Secretar... More
  • Crosstown Connector Creating Jobs in Tampa
    Apr 9, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor hailed today the thousands and thousands of jobs created by the I-4/ Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Connector project, which is boosting the Tampa Bay area economy while helping our Port of Tampa and preserving the historic nature of Ybor City. Castor successfully advocated for ... More
  • $1.25 Billion for Jobs, High-Speed Rail
    Jan 28, 2010 - Floridians win thousands of new jobs as the result of a major high-speed rail announcement today that will boost economic recovery in the Tampa Bay area in the short term, while providing Florida with a foundation for long-term business growth and innovation. In one of the largest investments for Fl... More
  • Castor Urges High-Speed Rail Award
    Jan 12, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor joined business, labor and environmental leaders today to kick off a campaign to encourage Floridians to contact the White House in support of the state’s high-speed rail application. High-speed rail will create thousands of jobs and provide a much needed boost to Florida’... More
  • Castor Supports Jobs for Main Street Act
    Dec 16, 2009 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor is hailing the expected passage today of the Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010. This significant legislation will give a vital lifeline to Tampa Bay area families as they work to weather the economic downturn, while making critical investments in our community to help preve... More
  • Castor's Statement on Rail Bill Signing
    Dec 15, 2009 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding high speed rail and the upcoming signing of the state’s rail legislation: “Florida’s high speed rail application was a leading contender already, but the new support shown by the state of Florida for President Obama’s vision... More
  • Castor, Florida Leaders Declare Support For High Speed Rail
    Aug 18, 2009 - Noting the transportation, economic and environmental significance of launching high speed rail in Florida, Congresswoman Kathy Castor joined today with leaders from all over the state to announce the creation of a new, statewide organization to support bringing rail to the Sunshine State. The effor... More