Kathy Castor

Castor also emphasized the need to modernize wastewater systems and the power grid in the wake of recent storms.

Despite concerns they would compete for voter approval, referendums to increase property taxes and renew the Community Investment Tax both passed and will benefit public schools.

She said optimism among Democrats is so high, some believe the state might be in play.

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is promoting a federal regulation after the Florida legislature signed a ban on local heat protections.

With federal funding obtained by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, the department will begin purchasing the new vehicles for future use.

In April, OSHA officials drafted an initial framework that unanimously recommended moving forward with talks over federal rules to protect workers.

As of now, Congress has failed to pass any of the appropriation bills needed to keep the government running. Federal workers in Florida and Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts could be impacted if a shutdown occurs.

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor wants Gov. Ron DeSantis to make use of Florida’s Affordable Care Act marketplace to help families remain covered.

The money for the new tower will come from the Biden administration's infrastructure bill in 2021, as part of a larger bundle of funding to build new air traffic control facilities.

Sam Bell, who founded the USF College of Public Health, died on March 14. His legislative successes included a wide range of programs and policies that are institutions today.

The Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa was recently awarded a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The money will help grow the pool of skilled laborers.

His wife, former USF president Betty Castor, said in a statement that Bell died of an "unexpected health complication."