{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-federal-transportation-grants-airport", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Federal Transportation Grants for Airport Improvements in Cleveland and Raymond, Mississippi", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded two FY26 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) totaling $176,635 to support aviation infrastructure upgrades in Mississippi\u2019s Second Congressional District. The grants, issued through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will enhance airport operations and help both facilities move toward long-term financial self-sufficiency.\n\nApplicant\n\nAmount\n\nPurpose\n\nCleveland Municipal Airport (RNV) \u2013 Cleveland, Mississippi\n\n$36,938\n\nProvides final-phase funding for the construction of a new 12,000-square-foot, sponsor-owned hangar designed for aircraft storage and maintenance. The hangar will assist the airport in generating additional revenue and improving its long-term sustainability. The grant covers approximately 525 square feet of construction and represents the final reimbursement for a project completed in June 2024.\n\nJohn Bell Williams Airport (JVW) \u2013 Raymond, Mississippi\n\n$139,697\n\nSupports the final construction phase of three new 3,900-square-foot, sponsor-owned box hangars used for aircraft storage. These facilities will increase the airport\u2019s capacity to generate revenue, contributing to its self-sustaining operations. The award funds 653 square feet of construction under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act\u2019s expanded eligibility provisions.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-federal-transportation-grants-airport"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7390171997249126, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}