Washington, Sept. 24 -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following press release:
On Thursday, the EPA awarded $1,092,000 to the City of Gem Lake. Congresswoman McCollum and Senator Tina Smith secured the funding for the Municipal Water Supply Community Project through the FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Following the grant award, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement:
"In the East Metro, we understand just how vital safe drinking water is to the health of our community," Congresswoman McCollum said. "This federal investment will help protect the health of Gem Lake residents by providing them with safe drinking water."
"Clean drinking water should be a basic standard in this country," said Senator Tina ...