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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed House Bill (HB) 1461 into law as Act 11A, securing increased state funding for Lincoln University and other state-related universities in …
Governor Shapiro Signs Act 11A Boosting Funding for State-Related Universities Read More
SALTSBURG, PA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Director of Workforce Development Initiatives Gwen Ross this week announced a new investment of $200,000 by the Shapiro Administration. The …
New $200,000 Investment Boosts Welding Program in River Valley School District Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services (DHS), along with advocates representing older adult associations across the state, convened on Tuesday at Country Meadows …
Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care Transformation Office Aims to Enhance Care for Residents Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, State Representative Stephen Kinsey, and the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent, Dr. Tony Watlington, toured Anna …
Pennsylvania Education Officials Highlight K-12 Investments and Improved Test Scores at Philadelphia School Visit Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger has announced three new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), amounting to an impressive $8,692,530 …
Millions in Grants and Loans Approved for Community Revitalization and Infrastructure Improvements in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured MudPond Meats, a custom butcher in Dalton, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday to announce recipients of the Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Grants. A …
PA Agriculture Secretary Announces $676,140 Grant for Small Meat and Poultry Processors Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania signed House Bill (HB) 1556 and HB 1461 into law on Thursday, marking significant legislative changes for state-related universities and the Right-to-Know Law.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Signs HB 1556 and HB 1461 into Law Read More
BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) recently announced a significant financial boost for Pennsylvania’s public transit infrastructure. The senators disclosed that $30.5 million …
$30.5 Million Infrastructure Funding Earmarked for Cornwells Heights Station in Bensalem Township Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) last week announced the availability of $3.5 million in federal grant funding for local governments aimed at addressing gun violence …
PCCD Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Address Gun Violence and Behavioral Health Crises Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — WalkWorks, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, has awarded nine communities in the Commonwealth with $210,000 in grants. The grants …
Nine Pennsylvania Communities Awarded $210,000 in Grants for Active Transportation Plans by WalkWorks Read More