Although Hillsborough County was forced to cut funding to the Family Justice Center, Congresswoman Kathy Castor today is securing $300,000 for domestic violence victims served by the center. Castor also is securing $300,000 for the Pinellas County At-Risk Youth Diversion and Recidivism Prevention Project, which provides help for teens in need. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and William S. Dalton, Ph.D., M.D., Center Director and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, are pleased to announce the awarding of more than $6 million to support cancer research at Moffitt drawn from funds authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed by Congress earlier this year. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that Hillsborough County is in line to receive $300,000 for the Ruskin Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, a partnership between the county and the University of Florida. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today the Department of Homeland Security has awarded more than $8 million to Tampa Bay area law enforcement agencies to keep our communities safe. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that landmark health care reform legislation will include dramatic improvements in primary care and will include many of Castor’s initiatives. Castor announced today she has filed the Primary Care Volunteer Incentive Act, which is designed to encourage more medical students to enter primary care fields. Read more »

Florida port workers and businesses are one step closer to relief from a costly and duplicative port credential due to an amendment by Congresswoman Kathy Castor that was added today to H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act. Read more »

Today, Governor Charlie Crist will sign into law legislation that boosts Florida’s KidCare health care initiative after years of steep declines in enrollment caused by bureaucratic barriers and lack of investment. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the city of Tampa receiving a $23 million low-interest loan and a $2.5 million grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Read more »

“President Obama made an outstanding selection in nominating Judge Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States. Read more »

“This historic bill makes a critical investment in clean energy jobs, bolsters our national security and protects our environment. Read more »