WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. John Boozman issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) in introducing the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education (IGNITE) for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Excellence Act. The bipartisan legislation would help rebuild and modernize aging campus infrastructure at HBCUs across the country by establishing a competitive federal grant program within the Department of Education.
"Arkansas is the proud home to four HBCUs that provide quality, unique educational opportunities to thousands of students. I am proud to help recognize their historical significance and positive impact on as...