{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-ivey-highlight-115-million-in-direct-federal-investments-for-youth-services-and-restoration-projects-in-prince-georges-county", "Van Hollen, Cardin, Ivey Highlight $1.15 Million in Direct Federal Investments for Youth Services and Restoration Projects in Prince George\u2019s County", "2024-10-15", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "MD", "Chris Van Hollen", "V000128", "www.vanhollen.senate.gov", "vanhollen", "https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Recently, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) were in Prince George\u2019s County to highlight $1,150,000 in direct federal investments they secured for youth services and environmental restoration projects in the community. The lawmakers fought for these investments in the federal funding bills passed and signed into law for Fiscal Year 2024.\n\n\u201cWe fought for these direct investments in Prince George\u2019s County with key goals in mind: building stronger communities and empowering our future leaders. Funding for the Laurel Boys & Girls Clubs will enable them to maintain safe spaces for after-school activities, and resources for restoring the Laurel Dam ruins will preserve the historic landmark that this City was built around while enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities. These are investments in the preservation of our local history and the wellbeing of Marylanders today and for generations to come,\u201d said Senator Van Hollen.\n\n\u201cThe dam ruins at Laurel\u2019s Riverfront Park and the Laurel Boys and Girls Club are at the heart of the community and tell the city\u2019s origin story. These are stories that need to be told,\u201d said Senator Cardin. \u201cInvestment in these historic places preserves our history and culture while creating economic and educational opportunities for Laurel\u2019s residents,\u201d said Senator Cardin.\n\n\u201cInvesting in our communities begins with raising the quality of life for residents. Creating a beautiful, safe and environmentally friendly park space in the ruins of a dam along the Patuxent River gives people of Laurel and beyond a look into it\u2019s storied history as a mill town and its future with the walkable Riverfront Park. Keeping kids safe and promoting their wellbeing is a down payment on our leaders of tomorrow. Keeping one of the oldest boys and girls clubs in the region thriving gives a glimpse of that future. With the leadership of Maryland\u2019s federal delegation bringing these grant monies, Laurel\u2019s future is as bright as ever,\u201d said Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04).\n\nSenators Van Hollen, Senator Cardin and Congressman Ivey were joined by Laurel Council President James Kole to celebrate $850,000 in direct federal funding they secured to stabilize, protect, and restore the Dam Ruins at the City\u2019s Riverfront Park. The project involves renovating the observation deck, improving drainage to control erosion, and repairing signage around the dam.\n\n\u201cI am thankful and thrilled to receive this funding, which will help us preserve and enhance the Laurel Dam Ruins, an important piece of our town\u2019s history. This investment ensures that future generations can appreciate its significance while improving safety and access for our community. Our goal is to make the Ruins a destination place for all to enjoy,\u201d said City of Laurel Mayor Keith Sydnor.\n\nThe lawmakers then visited the Boys and Girls Club of Laurel to highlight $300,000 for renovations at the clubhouse. The funds will allow the Boys and Girls Club to continue providing after-school activities and a positive, safe learning environment for middle and high school students.", 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://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-ivey-highlight-115-million-in-direct-federal-investments-for-youth-services-and-restoration-projects-in-prince-georges-county"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5800099354237318, "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"}