“I was so pleased to find out about this today,” Ross said, “our staff has been working with these groups to get these projects funded for some time.   These are major improvement projects, and each will have a huge economic impact on the area.  I will continue to work for such advancements that will create jobs and economic opportunities for our working families in Arkansas.”

EDA funding in the Fourth Congressional District is as follows:

·         $203,000 – University of Arkansas at Monticello forest product research
·         $420,000 – City of Mena, Aviation Workforce Development Center
·         $1,500,000 – El Dorado Union County Water Conservation Board