Mark R. Warner

• 10/15/10 -
  Webb, Warner announce $148 million in public safety funds for Virginia

  Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner today announced $148 million in federal grants to Virginia agencies, municipalities, and public safety organizations. The 296 U.S. Department of Justice grants support public safety projects across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• 07/29/10 -
  Sens. Webb and Warner announce $5.5 million in transportation grants to seven Va. regional airports

  WASHINGTON -- Sens. Jim Webb (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) announced today that Virginia has received nearly $5.5 million in grants to upgrade runways and purchase safety equipment at seven regional airports in Virginia. The U.S. Department of Transportation grants are for use in projects intended to enhance safety and bring airports up to Federal Aviation Administration standards. The projects include renovating runways and, in some cases, purchasing new firefighting or snow removal equipment.

• 06/30/10 -
  Recommendations for Virginia's District Courts

  Senator Warner and Senator Jim Webb announced their recommendations today of two judges to fill vacancies on Virginia's two federal district courts.
• 06/29/10 -
  Webb and Warner Recommend Arenda L. Wright Allen of Norfolk for Eastern District Federal Judgeship

  Washington, DC- U.S. Senators Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner today recommended that President Obama nominate Arenda L. Wright Allen of Norfolk to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia.
• 06/24/10 -
  Webb, Warner & Perriello Announce $2.3 Million Infrastructure Investment, Estimated 500 Jobs for Danville

  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner and Representative Tom Perriello today announced that a project in Danville has been selected to receive $2.28 million for infrastructure improvements to support local economic development. The Cane Creek Centre Industrial Park, a 900-acre industrial, has been awarded funds by the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce estimates the project will create 500 jobs and leverage $27 million in private investment.

• 05/18/10 -
  Keeping the focus on jobs

  Senator Warner sent an email update today on the effort to create jobs and boost local economies, especially in rural Virginia. Click here to sign-up for email updates.
• 05/13/10 -
  Statement on Stanley Furniture lay-off announcement

  Senator Warner released the following statement today after executives at Stanley Furniture announced that the company will lay-off 530 employees from its Henry County manufacturing facility by the end of the year.

• 04/29/10 -
  More investments in Southside's broadband network

  The Department of Commerce announced this week that a Virginia company will receive $19 million in stimulus funding to bring high-speed internet services to 17 jurisdictions across Southside.
• 04/07/10 -
  Warner tours fishery, weighs role

  The Martinsville Bulletin reports on Senator Warner's visit to Blue Ridge Aquaculture to learn about the company and its potential role in redeveloping the region’s economy.
• 04/06/10 -
  Sustainability in Southwest and Southside

  Senator Warner highlighted two sustainability initiatives today -- a campus-wide effort at Ferrum College, and a growing aquaculture industry that's helping to diversify the economy of Henry County in Southside Virginia.

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