Chester County News and Community Website
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
What This Means for You Dura-Bond Pipe will add more than 250 jobs at its Steelton facility under a new $300 million contract. The company will add an additional shift …
$300 Million Pipe Contract to Create 250 Jobs at Steelton Plant Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., took to the Senate floor Thursday to forcefully defend the SAVE America Act, arguing the legislation is necessary to “restore America’s trust” …
McCormick Warns of ‘Election Vulnerabilities,’ Backs SAVE America Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government on Monday approved Pennsylvania’s plan to deploy approximately $711 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment funding, clearing the way for a sweeping expansion …
$711M Internet Push Aims to Wire Rural Pennsylvania at Last Read More