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Washington, DC – On Wednesday, President Trump issued an executive order ending federal programs promoting fair hiring, inclusive workplaces, contracting for minority-owned businesses and other underserved groups, and federal grant preferences programs promoting fair contracting and spending.
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced legislation to help more students pursue careers in health care and address the nation’s health care workforce shortage. The Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act authorizes a new federal demonstration grant program to help hospitals create or expand work-based learning programs for high school students.
Congresswoman Shontel Brown is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the OH-11 Small Business Advisory Council. This Council will serve as a vital resource for sharing insights, providing recommendations, and supporting the growth of small businesses across Ohio’s 11th Congressional District.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has voted for the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), bipartisan legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, which unfairly reduce the Social Security benefits of many retired public employees who also worked other jobs during their lifetime.
Cleveland OH – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) proudly announces that the City of Cleveland has received $59.7 million in federal funding for the North Coast Connector thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The North Coast Connector is a major infrastructure project transforming sections of State Route 3 into a pedestrian-friendly boulevard, connecting downtown Cleveland to the lakefront.
Cleveland, OH – On Thursday, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) presented Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman with a check celebrating the $19,500,000 federal grant the Department of Transportationawarded Cleveland Metroparks this summerfor Cuyahoga Greenways: East Side Trails. Joining the presentation at the Metropark’s East 55th Marina was City of Cleveland Chief Operating Officer Bonnie Teeuwen.
Washington, DC– Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) will host an OH-11 Housing Expo at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center on Saturday October 5 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Constituents are invited to attend this free resource event. Attendees are asked to RSVP online here. To date, over 1000 people have RSVPed.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the National Park Service announce today $14.1 million in federal funding for three Northeast Ohio parks through the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program.
Cleveland, OH– Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and the Biden-Harris Administration announce todaythat the Cleveland-Cliff’s Steel Corporation, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, will receive a federal grant of $19,074,900 for electrified steel production in the United States.
Brooklyn, OH– Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, EPA Region 5 Chief of Staff Alfred Saucedo and other officials at the Brooklyn Solar Farm to announce $129,396,997 in federal funding to reduce air pollution, lower emissions, lower energy costs and tackle the climate crisis in Northeast Ohio.