{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ciscomani-celebrates-back-school-season-highlighting-major", "Congressman Ciscomani Celebrates Back-to-School Season by Highlighting Major Investments in Southern Arizona Schools and Workforce Training", "2026-08-03", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Juan Ciscomani", "C001133", "ciscomani.house.gov", "ciscomani", "https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Tucson, AZ - As students and families across Arizona\u2019s Sixth Congressional District prepare to head back to school, Congressman Juan Ciscomani is highlighting the local education and workforce investments he has preliminarily secured to expand opportunities for students across Southern Arizona.\n\nAs Arizona\u2019s only member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Ciscomani has made investing in education and workforce development a top priority, championing resources that prepare students for success in the classroom, the workforce, and beyond.\n\nThrough his work on the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Ciscomani has secured preliminary funding for transformational projects that will strengthen Southern Arizona\u2019s workforce and create new opportunities for students.\n\nAmong the investments is funding for Pima JTED\u2019s Workforce Training Center for Technological Innovation, a new 50,000-square-foot facility that will expand career and technical education opportunities for more than 500 additional students each year. The center will prepare students for high-demand careers in the skilled trades, engineering, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, mining, and other critical industries, helping meet Arizona\u2019s growing workforce needs.\n\nCongressman Ciscomani also secured preliminary funding for Pima Community College\u2019s Project Catalyst, an initiative that will modernize engineering classrooms, expand access to STEM education, and strengthen workforce training programs that prepare students for high-paying careers in Arizona\u2019s rapidly growing economy. Together, these investments reflect Congressman Ciscomani\u2019s commitment to expanding educational opportunities, strengthening Southern Arizona\u2019s workforce, and building pathways to economic success.\n\nCongressman Ciscomani\u2019s advocacy has been recognized by local education leaders.\n\n\"Pima Community College is grateful to Congressman Juan Ciscomani and the House Appropriations Committee for their support of the college's Project Catalyst,\" said Dr. Jeffrey Nasse, chancellor of Pima Community College. \"These dollars will support the college's continuing efforts to keep our workforce programs in STEM--including pre-engineering--and business fields up to date and relevant to rapidly changing workforce needs in these fields.\"\n\nIn addition to these local investments clearing the first major hurdle in the legislative process, Congressman Ciscomani has championed strong federal support for students and educators nationwide through the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The legislation provides:\n\n$40.2 billion for K-12 education.\n\n$12.3 billion for Head Start, expanding access to early childhood education for working families.\n\n$15.5 billion for special education, including a $49 million increase to support students with disabilities.\n\n\"As a father of six, I know firsthand the excitement, anticipation, and hope that comes with every back-to-school season,\" said Congressman Ciscomani. \"Every student deserves the chance to succeed, whether they are learning to read, preparing for college, or pursuing a skilled trade. In Congress, I have always fought to invest in our classrooms, support our teachers, and expand workforce training, so every student in Southern Arizona can build a successful future right here at home. I grew up as a Pell Grant recipient, and that opportunity and meaningful support truly changed my life. That\u2019s why I\u2019m committed to defending these opportunities for the next generation through my work on the Appropriations Committee.\"\n\nFamilies and students can also watch Congressman Ciscomani\u2019s back-to-school message HERE.\n\nImage\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"]], "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://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ciscomani-celebrates-back-school-season-highlighting-major"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.3293169904500246, "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"}