Titus Highlights Additional $7 Million for Nevada to Weatherize Homes
“As a result of funds from the Recovery Act, thousands of Nevadans are paying less for their energy bills at a time when saving every dollar counts.  Investing in weatherizing homes across the state has also helped our hard-hit construction sector, creating jobs in an industry that greatly needs a boost.”

Titus: Weatherization Funding Creates Jobs and Saves Nevadans Money on Energy Bills
“As a result of funds from the Recovery Act, thousands of Nevadans are paying less for their energy bills at a time when saving every dollar counts.  Investing in weatherizing homes across the state has also helped our hard-hit construction sector, creating jobs in an industry that greatly needs a boost.”

Titus Highlights $107 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Education in Nevada
"Education funds through the Recovery Act have come at a critical time for students and teachers in Nevada.  With the state’s education budget facing serious cuts during this tough economic time, funding through the Recovery Act has helped save more than 2,000 education jobs in our state."

Titus Highlights $23 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Help Turn Around Nevada’s Lowest Achieving Schools
“At a time when the state is facing serious budget challenges, this important Recovery Act money will help us improve schools in Nevada that are not making the grade.  Nevada’s students deserve an opportunity to meet their god given potential, and only with a quality education can they achieve future success in the global society.”

Titus Announces $34 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Sahara Ave. Bus Rapid Transit
“Improving the speed and reliability of our transit service will enable the movement of more people through this section of town, spurring economic growth and development.  This project will also improve and increase service in an area that has a higher than average number of disabled and elderly, enhancing their ability to get around our community.”

Titus Statement on the Anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
"From the largest package of tax breaks in history to critical investments in education, transportation, and health care, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has provided important funds at a time when Nevada’s families are struggling to make ends meet."

Titus Applauds Federal Funding for Health IT and the Nevada Cancer Institute
"The health care sector is one of the few industries that has continued to grow and offer job opportunities for those who are trained and ready to step into these positions.  The grant for the Nevada Cancer Institute will help put Nevadans to work by giving them the skills they need to compete in this growing field."

Titus Statement on Recovery Act Recipient Reporting
"With Nevada's unemployment at record levels, it is essential that we put the Recovery Act money to work as quickly as possible. Already 95 percent of Nevadans have seen more money in their paycheck from the largest package of tax cuts in history and the state has received money to help bridge its budget shortfall, saving teachers' jobs across the state."

Titus: Recovery Act Sending $138 Million to NV Energy for Smart Grid Technologies
“This significant investment in smart grid technologies in Nevada will help lower energy bills and reduce consumption by empowering consumers to make smart choices about their energy use.  In addition to securing and strengthening our energy supply, upgrading our energy infrastructure will jumpstart job creation across a number of sectors while spurring growth in Nevada’s growing renewable energy industry.”

Titus Announces $3.5 Million in Housing Funding For Nevada Through Recovery Act
“This assistance is essential for communities in Nevada that have struggled during the foreclosure crisis.  At a time when too many Nevadans have lost their homes, this money from the Recovery Act will help put a roof over the heads of Nevada families.  By providing local governments with the tools and resources they need, these funds will help people get off the streets and on their feet during this challenging time.”

Titus: Nevada to Receive Second Half of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Funds Through Recovery Act
“These additional funds from the recovery package will help Nevadans save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills by investing in energy efficiency while providing a jolt to our growing clean energy industry that will create good jobs for Southern Nevada.  With Nevada’s gaming and tourism industry struggling during the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, it is critical that we diversify our economy and focus on developing our renewable energy resources in an effort to put Nevadans back to work.  The money in the Recovery Act will go a long way toward meeting that goal.”

Titus Announces Recovery Act Funds for Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to Modernize Electrical System
“This latest announcement of Recovery Act funds will help Nevada create a 21st century electricity system that takes advantage of our abundant renewable resources, focuses on efficiency, and lowers energy bills for consumers.  These investments will also lead to new jobs for Nevadans as we revamp and modernize our aging electricity infrastructure.”

Titus and Berkley Seek Answers to Slow Spending on Recovery Act Transportation Projects
“It is inexcusable that Nevada ranked 46 out of 51 in its implementation of this critical component of the Recovery Act. Unemployment in Nevada is 12.5 percent, the third worst in the nation. Successful implementation of the Recovery Act, and particularly its transportation and infrastructure programs, is essential to create and sustain middle-class jobs in our State. We urge you to take the steps necessary to ensure that Nevada improves its implementation of the Recovery Act to create jobs in Southern Nevada and across the State.”

Henderson to Receive $2.2 Million for Energy Efficiency Through Recovery Act
“The latest investments in energy efficiency through the recovery package will help Southern Nevada create jobs while bringing down energy costs and helping reduce our dependence on foreign oil.  These grants, along with other important energy efficiency initiatives in the recovery plan, can help the region take advantage of our renewable energy resources and stimulate economic growth that will put Nevadans back to work.”

Titus: Nevada Awarded Energy Emergency Preparedness Funds Through Recovery Act
“With more than $148 million in recovery money announced for Nevada through the Department of Energy alone, we are making critical investments toward a clean energy economy that will take advantage of our abundant renewable resources and create good jobs.  The funds announced today will not only help integrate that renewable energy into the power grid, but will also help prepare Nevada in the case of an energy emergency.”