Nikki Budzinski U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Nikki Budzinski U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 13th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Nikki Budzinski, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 13th district, shared updates on federal grant allocations benefiting local communities via social media posts dated February 3, 2025.
In one post, Budzinski highlighted a federal grant awarded to a local family farm for constructing a solar array. She noted that "This money is helping them save on their energy bills and become more energy independent!"
Another tweet mentioned financial support provided to small businesses in various counties. According to Budzinski, "Last year, 15 small businesses across Madison, Macoupin, Macon and Piatt Counties received a combined $2.5 million in grant funding to bring more renewable energy production online, lower costs and reduce harmful carbon emissions."
In her final post of the series, Budzinski emphasized the importance of continued support for rural areas through USDA programs. She stated that "These are just some of the real-life impacts of the USDA's rural development program. We cannot leave our rural communities behind and I will keep fighting to ensure they receive the federal resources they need to thrive."
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