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The grant awarded to SolarBridge Technologies will go toward developing more robust and efficient production of solar energy. SolarBridge, a manufacturer of solar microinverters, is working on establishing a universal mechanism for connecting power conversion electronics to individual solar panels. Additionally, their microinverter technology will make solar power more efficient, reliable and safe for both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems.

"If we want our children to be able compete in the 21st century economy, we have to invest in healthy and safe communities. This is one of the only funding sources that support these important efforts. This is vital seed money that has allowed us to create a solid foundation to ensure that our efforts are sustainable," said TST Executive Director Nicole Holt.

It's fair to say Rep. Lloyd Doggett (R-Texas) is not impressed with a new study touting a proposed corporate tax holiday.

August 25, 2011

Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett announced that San Marcos-based K-W Construction Inc. will receive $7.6M in federal funds for phrase two of a project at Naval Air Station,Corpus Christi, also known as Truax Field.  The project will include repairs and modernization to a World War II-era hanger and interior space modifications to two smaller buildings.

Mayor Flores was pleased to learn of the funding. “I am grateful to the support Mustang Ridge received from Congressman Doggett and look forward to the day we can celebrate the groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting of this new building.”

Bobbi Ryder, President and CEO of NCFH, was pleased to learn of the funding.  "This funding makes it possible for the National Center for Farmworker Health to provide training and technical assistance services to the network of 700+ Migrant and Community Health Centers nationally which collectively serve approximately 900,000 farmworkers.  This health center network provides culturally competent, comprehensive primary health care that is responsive to the occupational health needs of agricultural workers and their family members in the rural areas where they live and

August 3, 2011

Washington—Following the news today that the Senate approved the nomination of Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos for U.S. District Judge, Southern District, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), chair of the Texas Democratic Delegation, issued the following statement: