{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/nh-delegation-announces-more-than-4-million-in-federal-funding-to-fuel-economic-cultural-and-educational-development-in-rural-communities-across-new-hampshire", "NH Delegation Announces More Than $4 Million in Federal Funding to Fuel Economic, Cultural and Educational Development in Rural Communities Across New Hampshire", "2024-06-27", "2024", "2024-06", "Democrat", "House", "NH", "Chris Pappas", "P000614", "pappas.house.gov", "pappas", "https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The New Hampshire delegation announced today that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is providing over $4.1 million through seven New Hampshire Catalyst Program awards to support economic, educational and community development projects in rural areas across the state. These awards will go to projects that will improve critical infrastructure, increase affordable housing, strengthen education facilities, and more. Full list of New Hampshire awardees here.\n\n\u201cThese awards from the Northern Border Regional Commission will invest in our housing stock and water infrastructure, mental health and child care facilities, arts and conservation efforts, and more,\u201d said Congressman Pappas. \u201cI fought to secure funding for these projects that support economic and community development in New Hampshire communities and invest in our future. I will continue supporting efforts that grow our economy, protect our environment, and support Granite State families.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s funding announcement demonstrates our steadfast commitment to investing in our rural New Hampshire communities. The projects supported by these federal dollars will deliver tangible improvements and services for local residents and surrounding areas - creating good jobs and helping fuel our state\u2019s economy,\u201d said Senator Shaheen. \u201cBy securing robust federal funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission, we\u2019re funding projects expanding affordable housing, strengthening rural mental health care, increasing accessible education and improving our outdoor recreation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Northern Border Regional Commission provides critical support for New Hampshire\u2019s rural communities, which are an integral part of our state\u2019s economy,\u201d said Senator Hassan. \u201cI am glad to see this important federal funding headed to New Hampshire to help expand mental health care facilities, child care resources, and other important resources that help our communities thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Northern Border Regional Commission continues to be a tremendous asset to communities across northern New Hampshire, and I\u2019m thrilled to see these resources heading to our state,\u201d said Congresswoman Kuster. \u201cFrom expanding access to affordable child care services and housing in rural communities to conserving our state\u2019s pristine environment, these investments demonstrate the positive impact the Northern Border Regional Commission has on our state and region.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"]], "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://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/nh-delegation-announces-more-than-4-million-in-federal-funding-to-fuel-economic-cultural-and-educational-development-in-rural-communities-across-new-hampshire"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8145158644765615, "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"}