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PEACH GLEN, PA — In the quiet orchards of Adams County, a $1 million state investment is turning surplus apples into a lifeline for the state’s food-insecure families. Agriculture Secretary …
Turning Surplus into Sustenance: State and Federal Funds Transform Pennsylvania’s Apple Bounty into Aid for Hungry Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has announced the return of over $2 million in licensing fees to 1,140 municipalities across the state. This move underscores the …
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Returns $2 Million in Licensing Fees to Local Municipalities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to bolster the organic agriculture sector, the Shapiro Administration has announced a new grant opportunity for Pennsylvanians aspiring to be organic farmers. The …
Pennsylvania Boosts Organic Farming with New Apprenticeship Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania stands at the precipice of a new era in healthcare. In the modern corridors of the state capital, a key decision that is set to impact …
Boosting Health for All: Pennsylvania’s bold 2024-2025 Health Budget Proposal Read More
EPHRATA, PA — It was an exciting Friday as local leaders welcomed Rick Siger, Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), to their town for the state-wide …
Main Street Matters: A Small Biz Boost for Pennsylvania’s Heartland Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a major stride towards digital inclusion, securing a $20 million federal investment aimed at providing high-speed, affordable internet access for all citizens. …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Digital Connectivity with $20 Million Federal Investment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To bridge the digital divide and expand internet access across Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced a $20 million allocation from the Capitol Projects Fund, a …
Senator Casey Secures $20 Million to Bridge Pennsylvania’s Digital Divide Read More
Advocate Nancy Murray praises Governor Shapiro’s historic funding increase for urgently needed services for individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of fair wages for direct support professionals.
Governor Shapiro’s Budget is a Lifeline for Families and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major move to combat climate change, improve public health, and stimulate economic growth, the Department of the Interior recently announced a $50.5 million investment to …
Biden Administration Invests $50.5 Million to Address Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells, Boosting Jobs and Reducing Climate Impact Read More
CINCINNATI, OH — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced an allocation of $46.4 million in funding to Ohio. The announcement, made on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, forms part of …
Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $46.4 Million to Ohio for Abandoned Mine Clean-up and Economic Revitalization Read More