releases: https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/thompson-announces-federal-grants-improve-local-airports-across-mississippis
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| https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/thompson-announces-federal-grants-improve-local-airports-across-mississippis | Thompson Announces Federal Grants to Improve Local Airports Across Mississippi’s Second Congressional District | 2025-05-08 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | MS | Bennie G. Thompson | T000193 | benniethompson.house.gov | benniethompson | https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BOLTON, MS – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded more than $2.4 million in federal funds to support airport improvement projects in communities across Mississippi’s Second Congressional District. The grants, awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, will fund critical upgrades to improve safety, efficiency, and operations at six local airports. “These grants are meaningful investments in our district’s infrastructure,” said Congressman Thompson. “They help ensure our local airports can continue serving travelers, businesses, and emergency responders effectively while supporting jobs and economic growth right here at home.” The following airports will receive FAA funding: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |