{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-advocates-over-16-million-funding-bernards-township-police", "Kean Advocates for Over $1.6 Million in Funding for Bernards Township Police", "2024-10-22", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(October 22, 2024) BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ \u2013 Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) toured the Bernards Township Police Department ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion to gain insight into local law enforcement needs and priorities. Congressman Kean is advocating for $1,626,100 in the FY25 appropriation process to benefit Bernards Township. This funding would be used for improving the communications capabilities of the Bernards Police Department and partner emergency response agencies within the Township.\n\n\u201cI will continue to advocate for the return of as many federal funds as possible to the Bernards Township Police Department,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cThis funding for Bernards Township has already passed the House Appropriations Committee. With these resources, local police officers will be able to upgrade their radio communication system, significantly enhancing their ability to communicate and coordinate deployments. This investment is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of this community.\u201d\n\n\u201cBernards Township is grateful to Congressman Kean's support of our community, especially regarding public safety,\u201d said Jennifer Asay, Mayor of Bernards Township. \u201cIn February, he hosted a Crime Roundtable webinar where I was a panelist and learned from my fellow panelists and the Congressman collective concerns and where to partner to develop solutions to protect residents. Additionally, we are honored to be one of the Congressman's 15 submissions for Community Project Funding FY2025. If awarded, this $1.6M grant will upgrade the communications capabilities of the Bernards Township Police Department and partner emergency response agencies within the Township, resulting in enhanced resident safety.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Bernards Township Police Department appreciated meeting and speaking with Congressman Tom Kean, Junior,\u201d said Jon Burger, Chief of Bernards Township Police Department. \u201cWe appreciate the support he provides the community and law enforcement.\u201d\n\nCongressman Kean requested 15 projects in this year\u2019s appropriation process. To view the full list, click HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"]], "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://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-advocates-over-16-million-funding-bernards-township-police"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5186751261353493, "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"}