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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A $600 million federal investment will fund the replacement of a key Delaware River bridge connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey, aiming to reduce congestion and improve safety …
$600M Bridge Project Targets Traffic, Safety Concerns Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal research funding is driving medical breakthroughs, job growth, and economic activity in Pennsylvania, as lawmakers and health officials point to the state’s life sciences sector as …
NIH Visit Highlights PA’s Role in Medical Breakthroughs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major infrastructure project replacing a key Delaware River crossing will move forward after federal officials awarded $600 million to Pennsylvania to upgrade capacity and improve safety …
$600M Bridge Funding Targets Congestion, Safety on I-95 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan proposal introduced Thursday could expand U.S. nuclear energy exports and strengthen domestic job growth by enhancing federal financing support for large-scale international projects.
Nuclear Export Bill Aims to Counter China, Boost U.S. Jobs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan proposal introduced this week could bring federal recognition and increased tourism investment to northeastern Pennsylvania by designating the Endless Mountains region as a National Heritage …
Endless Mountains Push Gains Momentum With New Senate Bill Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania voters could face stricter identification and citizenship requirements under a Republican-backed elections bill now being debated in the U.S. Senate, as supporters argue it would strengthen …
McCormick Pushes Election Bill as Senate Fight Intensifies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to approve a bipartisan housing package aimed at increasing the supply of homes, lowering construction barriers, and helping homeowners repair aging properties, …
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill Aimed at Easing Shortage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Wednesday that a bipartisan housing bill moving through the Senate could help address housing shortages and rising costs that he says are …
McCormick Backs Federal Housing Bill, Citing Shortage in Pa. Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is proposing to expand electric grid capacity by upgrading existing transmission lines rather than building new corridors, aiming to reduce permitting …
REWIRE Act Targets Faster Grid Upgrades as Demand Surges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation introduced by a Republican and a Democrat in the U.S. Senate aims to expand efforts to restore internet access in Iran, increase accountability for human rights …
Bipartisan Iran Bill Targets Censorship and Sanctions Read More