Press Releases
April 8, 2008
Marcy Kaptur joined with officials from the Northwest Ohio Area Officeon Aging at Toledo’s outdoor farmers market to kick-off the popularSenior Farmers’ Market Coupon Program (SFMCP).
April 8, 2008
“As we come to this year’s Spring season, we welcome the start of the Senior Farmers’ Market Coupon Program,” said Kaptur. “Since this effort began in the summer of 2001, it has provided nearly $10 million in fresh fruits and vegetables to thousands of our region’s older adults, while also providing income to hundreds of local growers.
March 27, 2008
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March 20, 2008
Congresswoman Kaptur recently commended Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, which has partnered with Dell Computers, on “Reconnect,” a free drop-off program to recycle unwanted computers.
March 20, 2008
Marcy Kaptur made good on her commitment to help Vermilion deal withexcess noise caused by heavy rail traffic through the center of town.Kaptur announced she has secured $1 million in federal funds throughthe U.S.
March 20, 2008
“The members of Concerned Citizens of Vermilion have proceeded with due diligence and an unwavering commitment in their efforts to address the noise created by increased train traffic,” Kaptur said during a visit here. “I promised to help in one of my first ‘Congressional Listening Sessions’ after Erie County was added to the 9th District.
March 19, 2008
Fishery managers on March 18 recommended a 33 percent reduction in the number of walleye that could be taken from Lake Erie in 2008 by commercial and sports fishermen. The managers also recommended an 11 percent reduction in the “total allowable take” of yellow perch.
March 18, 2008
March 11, 2008
“Wecontinue to seek out ways to create partnerships to develop the alternativeenergy sector of the economy and grow jobs in Northwest Ohio,”said Kaptur, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Local costsharing contributions will bring the total value of the two projects to $4.5million, Kaptur said.