Congressman Pete Visclosky

Congressman Visclosky announced today that he will hold 12 Town Forums throughout Indiana’s First Congressional District during the month of January. Visclosky hosts the Town Forums each year as an avenue to hear directly from constituents and to...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that Portage-based NorthShore Health Centers will receive $1,498,801 in continuation funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This federal funding will allow NorthShore to continue...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a construction contract of $3,204,972.94 for the ecosystem restoration work of 80 acres in the City of Portage lakefront area. “This award is a significant milestone...

Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $541,250 to Michigan City Municipal Airport and $2,152,842 to Porter County Regional Airport. These grants are part of a multistep process to...

The Porter County Substance Abuse Council has secured a $125,000 continuation grant through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, as administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. “I congratulate the Porter County Substance Abuse...

The U.S. Department Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced awards to community health centers across the First Congressional District. “I congratulate our local community health centers for receiving this important funding. It will be...

Michael A. Peterson of Highland completes Visclosky internship U.S. Congressman Peter J. Visclosky announced today that Highland resident Michael A. Peterson completed a summer internship at his Merrillville district office. Michael is entering his...

Expanding the South Shore Rail Line will give us the opportunity to increase connectivity to Chicago, one of the world's largest economies. Since 1970, Lake County has experienced a decline in population and median income. In order to reverse these...

This video was originally on the Congressman Pete Visclosky YouTube Channel, passed along via the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Facebook page Expanding the South Shore Rail Line will give us the opportunity to increase connectivity...

Due to the inclement weather, Congressman Pete Visclosky's Town Forums scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2014, have been cancelled. The Town Forums were scheduled at the following locations: Monday, January 6, 2014: 10:00 a.m. CST – Hobart: Hobart...