Quantcast

Memphis Standard

Friday, January 31, 2025

News from May 2023

Medium 135

Congressman Cohen Commemorates Memorial Day

By Memphis Standard Report | May 31, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement today in recognition of Memorial Day on Monday:

Medium 135

Congressman Cohen Announces Psychology Teaching Grant to the University of Memphis

By Memphis Standard Report | May 30, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive a $456,076 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to train graduate psychology students.

Medium 135

Congressman Cohen Introduces the Bipartisan Benton MacKaye Scenic Trail Act

By Memphis Standard Report | May 29, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced the bipartisan Benton MacKaye Scenic Trail Act, which would designate a 287-mile trail linking Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina as a National Scenic Trail

Medium 135

Congressman Cohen Votes Against Republican Repeal of Student Debt Relief

By Memphis Standard Report | May 28, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who hosted a webinar to teach students how to apply for student debt relief last year, today voted against a Republican-inspired repeal of President Biden’s modest student debt relief plan that has already helped more than 50,000 students in his Congressional District.

Medium tim mossholder grlgtekn5s unsplash

Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the Memphis Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Medium 135

Congressman Cohen Questions Expert Witnesses on the National Emergencies Act

By Memphis Standard Report | May 27, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today questioned expert witnesses at a hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management titled “Never Ending Emergencies – An Examination of the National Emergencies Act.”

Medium 135

Congressmen Cohen and Burchett Introduce SAFE Act

By Memphis Standard Report | May 26, 2023

Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, and Tim Burchett (TN-2), a Member of the Subcommittee, today introduced the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement (SAFE) Act.

Medium adobestock 309942906

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Shelby County in week ending May 20?

By Memphis Standard | May 25, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 135

Congressman Cohen Applauds Federal Emergency Assistance for Tipton County

By Memphis Standard Report | May 25, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), whose redrawn district now includes parts of Tipton County, today applauded President Biden’s major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee triggering the release of federal funds to help communities, including Tipton County, recover from severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that occurred March 1-3, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Medium congressman david kustoff

Congressman Kustoff Announces June Mobile Office Hours

By Memphis Standard Report | May 25, 2023

Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced today mobile office hours for the month of June. Mobile office hours will be held on Thursday, June 1st.

Medium adobestock 299978300

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Shelby County in week ending May 20?

By Memphis Standard | May 24, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 135

Congressman Cohen Speaks and Votes Against “Thoughts and Prayers” for National Police Week

By Memphis Standard Report | May 24, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today went to the House floor to speak against a Republican-led resolution on National Police Week, and later voted against the measure.

Medium adobestock 90723370

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Shelby County in week ending May 20

By Memphis Standard | May 23, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 135

Congressmen Cohen and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan RESTORE Act

By Memphis Standard Report | May 23, 2023

Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and John Rutherford (FL-5) today introduced the bipartisan Re-Entry Support Through Opportunities for Resources and Essentials (RESTORE) Act to repeal the ban on SNAP benefits for drug offenders and allow them to apply to the program before their release dates.

Medium adobestock 41036554

1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest e85 gas in week ending May 20

By Memphis Standard | May 22, 2023

The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 135

Congressman Cohen Says Roe was Overturned by the Weaponization of the Political System

By Memphis Standard Report | May 22, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today spoke at a hearing entitled “Revisiting the Implications of the FACE Act.

Medium congressman david kustoff

Congressman Kustoff Introduces Legislation to Return U.S. Secret Service to the Department of the Treasury

By Memphis Standard Report | May 22, 2023

Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) introduced the United States Secret Service Mission Improvement and Realignment Act of 2023.

Medium adobestock 302181503

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Shelby County in week ending May 20?

By Memphis Standard | May 21, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Shelby County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 135

Congressman Cohen Introduces National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act

By Memphis Standard Report | May 21, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced the National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act, a measure that continues the exemption from the means test under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code for national guard members and reservists, continuing the parity with active duty servicemembers.

Medium joshua eckstein sre2j0jr9p0 unsplash

Memphis Standard area weekly mass times

By Memphis Standard | May 20, 2023

The following parishes in the Memphis Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.