“Students are very outspoken and active today and I appreciate how they express themselves through art as well. Arts are vital to the Tampa Bay community. In Hillsborough County alone, arts and culture generates $433.2 million in economic activity and nearly 15,000 jobs are tied to the industry, according to report issued last year by Americans for the Arts,” U.S. Rep. Castor said. Read more »

This week U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) congratulated two students who have put Tampa Bay on the national map for their outstanding leadership and work. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Castor is hosting her annual high school art competition, and the Tampa Museum of Art will feature entries through May 2. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Castor: "Omnibus bill provides support for Tampa area economy in outright rejection of Trump proposals." Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) brought together student government leaders from the University of South Florida and University of Tampa to discuss one of top her priorities: addressing growing student debt for families. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) alerted the Hillsborough County School Board of how the new Florida law known as House Bill (HB) 7069 runs afoul of federal law, specifically concerning Title I provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) today filed the Student Loan Relief Act (H.R. 3390) to tackle America’s rising student debt, give working families a more affordable path for college and spur economic activity. U.S. Rep. Castor is offering the bill as the U.S. House version of the legislation filed by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. Read more »

Hundreds of students gathered at USF on Monday to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration ban. 20,000 people attended the women’s march in St. Petersburg. Thousands attended political rallies during the election. Read more »

With the help of U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14), hundreds of veterans, seniors, troops, families and neighbors in the Tampa Bay area recovered more than $1.6 million in unpaid federal benefits in 2016. Nearly half—$773,132—was owed to our local veterans for benefits they have earned. Read more »

Published by the Florida Sentinel Bulletin on Oct. 18, 2016 USF Upward Bound Golden Anniversary Showcases Achievements, Longevity and Life-Changing Opportunities Read more »