“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 »

“Governor Scott’s decision demonstrates a devastating lack of vision for Florida and a lack of understanding of our economic situation. He should immediately reconsider his decision in order to save these jobs and not send the investment dollars to California and other states. Read more »

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. Read more »

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. Read more »

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. Read more »

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. Read more »

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. Read more »