Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) expressed his appreciation to the Massachusetts residents who completed a summer internship in his Washington, D.C. district office.
“Each summer we are proud to welcome young people from across the district to serve in our offices in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.,” Congressman McGovern said. “These internships are an opportunity to… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) expressed his appreciation to the 27 Massachusetts residents who completed a summer internship in his Massachusetts district offices.
“Each summer we are proud to welcome young people from across the district to serve in our offices in Central and Western Massachusetts,” Congressman McGovern said. “These internships are an opportunity to… Read more »
Today Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration will make federal economic injury disaster loans available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in Worcester County as a result of the drought that began on Aug. 16,… Read more »
Today Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) announced that Worcester Airport has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to install taxiway lighting. The new federal funding will allow Massport to install a Surface Movement Guidance and Control (SMGCS) lighting system on a taxiway to Runway 11-29 to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility… Read more »
Today Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) announced a total of $7.3 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education for Massachusetts Education and Career Opportunities, Inc. (MassEdCO) in Worcester. The funding is through a $5.5 million five-year grant from the Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) program and a $1.8 million five-year grant from the Education Talent Search (ETS)… Read more »
Today, July 18th, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) will kick off his third annual Summer Food Rocks Tour to highlight USDA's national Summer Food Service Program and how it helps ensure that low-income students in Massachusetts do not go hungry during the summer months when school is out of session. Today's tour includes visits to Athol, Turner Falls, Ware, Webster, and… Read more »
Today Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) spoke on the House floor to honor Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr., a member of the Auburn Police Department who was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty this past weekend.
Text of Congressman McGovern’s Speech is Below:
“Today I rise to honor Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr., a member of the Auburn Police Department in… Read more »
This week, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) spoke on the House Floor to call for the House to pass his bipartisan amendment to the FY 17 National Defense Authorization Act to honor the more than 200,000 American veterans who were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation while conducting nuclear weapons tests during between 1945 and 1962.
McGovern later applauded the passage of his… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement on the announcement that Deputy Chief Steven Sargent will be the new Worcester Police Chief, succeeding retiring Worcester Police Chief Gary Gemme:
“As the son and father of police officers, Steve Sargent is part of a proud family tradition of public service. Steve Sargent has served in uniform for 30 years, both in… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement on the retirement of Worcester Police Chief Gary Gemme:
“Worcester is safer because of the tireless service of our police officers and I am so grateful to Chief Gemme for his leadership as police chief and for more than 30 years of working to protect our community. By strengthening neighborhood partnerships and… Read more »
