Local Issues

Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced FEMA has authorized federal funds to help fight Boulder County’s Calwood fire which has grown to over 3,000 acres near Jamestown. The fire grew rapidly today, threatening 500 homes, 750 other buildings and has mandatory evacuations in place for approximately 1,000 people.

Washington D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse announced that RTD will receive a $180,000 Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Neguse announced over $4.3 million in FEMA funds towards critical Larimer County bridge and roadway projects from the 2013 floods.

Congressman Joe Neguse Visits Fort Collins to Meet with Forest Supervisors, Small Business Owners, and Poudre School District Leaders

Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced FEMA has authorized federal funds to help fight Larimer County’s Cameron Peak fire which has grown to over 59,000 acres with only 4% containment, making it the 7^th largest wildfire in Colorado’s history.

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet visited the mountain communities in Colorado’s 2^nd Congressional District to meet with County Commissioners, Mayors, and community members. They discussed federal funding support, Colorado’s wildfire season, and the urgent need to pass CORE Act through the Senate.

Neguse has been leading an effort nationally to expand the SNAP program by 15%, an effort that was included in the Heroes Act

Washington D.C.—On Tuesday September 1, Congressman Joe Neguse visited Sister Carmen Community Center Food Bank in Lafayette and the Boulder Schools Culinary Center in Boulder.

The grant will be put towards construction on a bus storage facility in Estes Park