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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has kicked off a series of ambitious initiatives, eying high-speed internet, clean water, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and economic growth.
Bold New Waves of High-Speed Internet and Infrastructure Funding Radiate across Rural America, Stimulating Economic Growth Read More
SAN DIEGO, CA — Amid escalating concerns about the nation’s wildfire crisis, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a $500 million investment from the Biden-Harris Administration to expand the USDA …
Biden-Harris Administration Pledges $500 Million to Combat Wildfire Crisis, Bolsters National Climate Resilience Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The city of Philadelphia is reminding property owners that Real Estate Tax bills for 2024 are due in just a few weeks. With the March 31 deadline …
Philadelphia Property Owners Urged to Pay 2024 Real Estate Tax Bills Ahead of March 31 Deadline Read More
ELKTON, MD — Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger has proposed a substantial increase in funding for the Cecil County Fire and EMS Fire Apparatus and Ambulance Replacement Fund. This proposal …
Cecil County Executive Proposes Significant Increase in Funding for Fire and EMS Equipment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced on Wednesday that Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Lancaster Airport (LNS) are set to receive a significant …
Harrisburg and Lancaster Airports to Receive $10.2 Million Federal Funding Boost Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Pennsylvania’s own Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) rallied fellow Democrats to push for an immediate vote on a critical foreign aid bill. The bipartisan legislation, already …
Pennsylvania Representative Houlahan Leads Charge for Urgent Foreign Aid Vote in the House Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced this week that three educational institutions in Senate District 44 have received a total of $255,000 in grant funding. The funds …
Boost for Vocational Education: Local Schools Bag $255,000 in Technical Education Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania schools are set to receive a significant financial boost for facility improvements and safety upgrades. Rick Siger, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic …
PA Schools Get a $100 Million Boost for Facility Upgrades and Safety Improvements Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of three new low-interest loans. Designed to fuel business expansion in Lebanon, Lehigh, …
Major Boost for Pennsylvania Economy as Low-Interest Loans Get Green Light for Business Growth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (LAAC) has concluded its independent audit of the state General Assembly’s finances for fiscal year 2023. State Rep. Pat Harkins, majority …
Pennsylvania General Assembly’s 2023 Finances Audited, Reveals $298.6 Million Reserve Read More