Press Releases
(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released the results from a poll recently conducted by his office, which was created on July 1, 2022 and ended July 15, 2022. This poll was created to focus on student loan debt. |
(Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released a letter to the Department of Justice regarding a recent court filing on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program Embezzlement Scheme in Mississippi.
“It has come to my attention that the State of Mississippi has consistently misspent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Specifically, Governor Phil Bryant is alleged to have steered money toward individuals who did not meet the criteria for eligibility.”
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $159,865 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "Collaborative Research BPE Track 3: Minority Mentoring for Advancement and Participation in Engineering Hub" is under the direction of Abdelnasser Eldek.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the National Park Service has awarded $1,150,000 in grants to assist 3 preservation projects for historic structures on campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) located in the Mississippi Second Congressional District.
(Washington D.C.) – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced the application period for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Swift Current Initiative. |
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $7,015,313 in Multi-Family Housing Loan Guarantee Funds to Southgate Redevelopment, LP located in Indianola, Mississippi.
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $100,000 in grant funds to the County of Tunica and the Tunica County Airport Commission to reconstruct runway and taxiway lighting.
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S.
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $450,000 in grant funds to Hinds Community College to reconstruct runway lighting at John Bell Williams Airport located in Raymond, Mississippi.
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S.