WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen issued the following press release:

This week, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Johnny Olszewski (both D-Md.) highlighted $3,772,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending in Westminster that they fought to deliver for community projects and education programs at local colleges. This funding is part of the $5,122,000 in total FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending they, along with U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), secured for projects across Carroll County.

"From strengthening Westminster's water supply to growing our skilled workforce pipeline to expanding access to mental health care, we delivered these federal investments to ensure our partners in Carroll Co...