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Congresswoman's office and town lobbyists outline federal grants and state budget outlook for local projects
Summary
A congressional representative described federal funding opportunities and recent laws benefitting veterans and schools; the town's state lobbyists warned of shrinking project budgets and urged pursuing grant programs for water and trails.
Two separate presentations at the Jan. 7 meeting updated the council on federal and state legislative outlooks and opportunities.
Sharisma Adams, economic development director for Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, briefed the council on federal appropriations and the representative's recent legislative successes. Adams said the congresswoman has helped secure $14,400,000 in federal funding to District 20 over the past two years for projects including water quality improvements and affordable…
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