Washington, Jan. 21 -- Congressman Jim Costa issued the following press release:
U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04) have introduced the Boosting University Investments in Low-Income Districts (BUILD) Act, a bold bipartisan plan to channel billions in federal investment through regional public universities to transform struggling communities across America
"Regional Public Universities like Fresno State spur economic and community development in distressed communities along the Central Valley," said Representative Costa. "For far too long, these institutions have been left behind. As a Fresno State alumnus, I am proud to introduce this groundbreaking legislation to bolster our regional economy and create new...