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.”
Titus: Recovery Package Providing Assistance to Nevadans"But already, the economic recovery package that Congress passed is beginning to provide assistance to 95 percent of Nevadans in the form of tax cuts. Over the past few months, the Making Work Pay Tax Credit has put extra money in the pockets of workers. Nevada has also received more than $75 million to extend unemployment benefits for those struggling to find work."
Titus: Nevada to Receive $13.8 Million for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects Through the Recovery Act“When it comes to a clean energy economy, Nevada has the potential to be a leader in the West by combining energy efficiency with our abundant renewable energy sources. The funding through the recovery act will help us take the next steps to create clean energy jobs that cannot be outsourced, put people back to work, and help aid in our economic recovery.”
Titus: Nevada Eligible for $2.5 Million for Rebates on ENERGY STAR Appliances Through Recovery Act“These rebates will help Nevada’s families invest in energy efficient appliances that will lower their energy bill and put money back in their pocket every month. This latest funding, along with the millions of dollars that have already been announced for energy efficiency in Nevada, will help spur our economy as we reduce our dependence on foreign oil.”
In Business: A New Incentive for Hiring Out-of-Work Veterans"The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., were promoting the tax credit shortly before the Fourth of July. 'We can honor our soldiers not only by providing them with what they need out in the field, but also when they come home,' Titus said. 'We want to get the word out so that we can see it used in this state and get our veterans back to work.'"
Titus Highlights Housing Funds Through Recovery Act to Reduce and Prevent Homelessness“At a time when our state leads the nation in foreclosures, funds for homeless prevention are critical to help families in our community who have lost their homes and are struggling to put a roof over their heads. This money in conjunction with other recovery funds, such as Community Development Block Grants and neighborhood stabilization funds, will help Nevada and our efforts to get through this difficult foreclosure crisis.”
KVVU Channel 5: Titus Helps Police Station Go Green"'Not only is it good for the planet, it's good for Henderson to get those federal dollars, and it's good for Nevada because it creates jobs. We need jobs for people to install these kind of facilities, develop them, work on them – so, I think it's win-win-win,' Titus said."
Titus: Nevada to Receive an Additional $51 Million in Unemployment Funding“This is a difficult time for the record number of Nevadans currently out of work. The additional $51 million in unemployment funds through the recovery package will help Nevadans with critical assistance while we redouble our efforts to create jobs and get people back to work.”