U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today two grants totaling nearly $9 million being directed to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit. The grants will support jobs in our community. Read more »

President Obama’s trip to Tampa tomorrow highlights the importance of the Port of Tampa in our community, our commitment to creating jobs, our local small businesses tied to international trade, and the vital role travel and tourism play in our economy, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said. Read more »

Today in the U.S. House Budget Committee, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor highlighted the benefits that would come to the Tampa Bay area in President Obama’s FY13 Budget proposal. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today a boost to jobs at the Port of Tampa under a $1 million grant from the Department of Transportation shipyards initiative to Hendry Corporation, which will construct a new 1,200-ton floating dry-dock. “To boost our economic recovery, we must play to our strengths and bolster our economic engines such as the port and small businesses. I fought for… Read more »

The Republican budget resolution working its way through Congress would jeopardize improvements to Interstate 275 through Tampa and bridge repair and other safety projects, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said Thursday. Read more »

“Unfortunately, Gov. Rick Scott rushed to judgment in rejecting Florida’s high-speed rail and the thousands of jobs that would have come with it. Read more »

“Today, Gov. Scott turned his back on Floridians and sent our $2.4 billion in high-speed rail money, and the tens of thousands of jobs associated with it, to other states. Read more »

I read with interest over the weekend the letter from Warren Buffett, one of America's most renowned investors, to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. regarding his enthusiasm for rail investments. Buffett's thoughts provide an important lesson for Florida, job growth and our long-term economic future. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding Transportation Secretary LaHood’s decision to give Gov. Scott more time to review the high-speed rail proposal: Read more »

“I am devastated that Florida will lose thousands and thousands of new jobs to other states. We need those jobs and economic opportunities here. The governor's decision sends a terrible message to businesses that are looking at Florida for investment and hiring opportunities. Read more »